South Houston Animal Shelter Under Fire: Director resigns amid disturbing allegations of animal abuse

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South Houston residents confront city council about animal shelter director, alleging animal abuse, financial mismanagement, and a lack of transparency.

A lot of people showed up for Tuesday night's city council meeting in the city of South Houston concerned about what's been going on at the South Houston Animal Shelter.Mayor Joe Soto said he was contacted by the President of the SPCA, and that agency is offering to help.SUGGESTED: In-depth: Jocelyn Nungaray murder case and $10 million bail for suspects"We don't have an animal control officer right now.

Former animal control officer Lisa Jones says Martinez kept her own dogs in the rabies quarantine area and would hide them if the state showed up for an inspection.FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, Samsung TV, and Vizio!The former animal control officers say Martinez ran a rescue group called Forgotten Paws of Texas.

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