Hbg Police Chief Ritter blames the media and a "rogue officer" for yet another fiasco caused by the Thompson administrations handling of rescuing stray dogs, Ritter blames everyone but himself, Thompson and the mayor's "pro bono" senior advisor Bob Philbin. Read the email sent by Philbin to members of the media claiming that a dog shelter was set up on city island to house strays captured in the city. Police Relocate Temporary Animal Shelter to City Island.

(Harrisburg) -- City Bureau of Police moved a temporary animal shelter from the police garage in the MLK, JR City Government Complex to a larger facility on City Island today.

The shelter is equipped with two large walking cages, food, water, straw and donated dog food. Animals in custody are cleaned, fed, and walked by officer volunteers, in addition to their regular duties.

There are currently no animals in the temporary police shelter and the three stray dogs recently in custody were adapted out to police families over the last four days.

The city contract with the Human Society is in process and, barring unforeseen negotiation delays, should be in place next week. In the meantime, the bureau of police is doing all it can to assure a safe and healthy holding place for stray animals in the city.

Robert J. Philbin

Senior Advisor

Director of Communications

Office of The Mayor

The City of Harrisburg

P:717-255-3040 F: 717-255-3036

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