Circumstances surrounding the Kosciusko Animal Shelter are unfortunate. First of all, I want to make it clear that at the Gerard house, we like animals.We own a couple dogs.One is a Norwegian elkhound.The other is a Yorkshire terrier.(Have you ever heard that you don't really own a Yorkie, a Yorkie owns you? It's true.) Over the years, we've had cats, hamsters, a rabbit or two, guinea pigs, hermit crabs and fish.So I am no stranger to the bond between pets and their owners. That's why I fully understand that all those involved in the issue surrounding the shelter are dedicated and well-meaning. But for whatever reason, some folks have gotten a little out of control. I am referring to a letter to the editor that appeared in this newspaper this week.The letter writers all but accused the board of directors of the now-disbanded Humane Society of lining their pockets with money meant to go to animals.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016