Almost 100 animals were taken to Zdeb's five-acre property, where for a few days the pets were treated then returned to their owners. So you have this gap that needs to be filled. Mayor Alice Dorschner maintains that these laws are in place to protect the character of the community. People look to me to make sure that the community, the integrity of the community is honored and that the laws aren't broken. There are laws that you and I and all the rest of us have to follow.
Neighbors have rights, too.
For Zdeb and the other volunteers, the fast-rising waters called for quick action, not strict obedience to the rules. I thought all of us should be commended for the work that we did instead of slapped down. The town ended up dropping the charges when Zdeb promised not to bring rescued animals to her property in the future without the town's permission. Perhaps those who strictly enforce the rules even in a state of emergency haven't gotten the presidents' message. Securely fasten a current identification tag to your pet's collar.