In granting a request by animal rights activists to immediately stop using the gas chamber on pets, Judge Cynthia Wright blamed Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin, saying the commissioner used quote a wink and a nod approach to enforcing the 1990 law.
However, Commissioner Tommy Irvin was unapologetic, testifying that the job is too big for the state, and responsibility should rest with local communities.
Animal rights activists applauded the ruling.
Leanna Stormont is with PETA … People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
She says “today is a good job for
It’s not clear how many shelters still use gas chambers. However, the lawsuit was based on a complaint that a Tifton shelter that still uses gas to euthanize stray and unwanted pets.
