New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
DOGS RELEASED
 FROM CITY POUND
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 slaughter and released a calf own ed by B. Stein.
 The calf later was recaptured in an adjoining yard. None of the missing dogs were recovered. the animals having made the best of their unexpected freedom and scat tered to parts unknown as rapidly as they could.
 No Danger of Rabies
 The report that the dogs were re- leased was greeted with mixed feel ings this morning but Dr. John Me lntosh. veterinary surgeon and as- sistant to Dr. B. D. Radcliffe. saii there was no danger of rabies.
 It was known that one dog was under observation suspected of rabies and that possibly 30 or more ami mals have been in the same "cooD" at one time or another. pr. McIn- tosh stated that he has observed the dogs carefully and found no evid- ence of rabies. He does not believe there is.any cause for alarm. '"The dog in question bit some people months ago. If he had been mad. it would be dead by now" he said.
 Others who looked at the dog through the rusty wire screen over the windows found it quiet and peaceful, suffering only from the effects of the torrid heat beating down upon g. tar papered shack.
 Fire Menace to Slaughter House
 That the break might have had serious results in case the fire had gained any headway is felt by those who realize that the pound is close ly adjacent to the slaughter house, and just few feet from that sec ton where the live cattle are kept. Last night the one lonely calf was the only animal there. Whether the calf was released to save it's life in case the fire did reach the slaughter house eventually, or whether the persons breaking in got the wrong door first will not be known unless the police make an arrest.
 The door to the section of the slaughter house where the calf was kept. was fastened shut with wire. The wire was twisted off and thrown to the ground. Doors to the slaughter house and dog pound stood wide open this morning.
 Breaking into the city dog pound is no new olfense. It has been done before. The police have always in- vestigated but public sympathy gen. orally is with the dogs. Starting fire that endangers the slaughter house, according to Dr. Mcintosh, is another matter. That is going too far and is something which should not be overlooked" he said today. In the absence of Dr. Radcliffe. whc is confined to his home with illness. Dr. Mcintosh is in charge of the slaughter. house.
 Veterinary's Opinion
 ''I understand there is some talk of building bigger dog pound on the same site. l hope they don't do 1t. That site is not a fit place for dogs. There is no protection from the sun and they should not be kept there at all." Dr. Mcintosh said. pointing out that a grove of trees jess than 50 feet away provides an Ideal place tor thed and runway. . Conditions at the dog pound were Drought to the attention of the pub 4ic Wednesday in the Herald. A humber of animals were kept in the but over the weekend when the temperature was between 90 and 100 degrees. The building stands in the blazing sun.
 .h Place Unit, Phelps Says
 Walter H. Phelps, supervisor of 1he Connecticut Humane society, told the Herald today that ''as far As this society is concerned the place is absolutely unfit for a dog pound" }" He has investigated the situation and believes improvements will be made. MT. Phelps said that local officials had cooperated with him in every respect.
 J M. Whittlesey. state commis- sioner of domestic animals, has writ ten the following letter to Police Chief William c. Hart.
 June 20, 1929. "Mr. William c. Hart,
 "Chief of Police,
 "New Britain, Conn. Dear Sir
 An agent from this department, accompanied by Mir Phelps of the Humane society, made an inspection of the city dog pound near the New Britain Municipal Slaughter house