Dear Readers,
This is The Conway’s response to Islip Commissioner Chris Andrade’s “explanation” as to why Velvet was killed at the Islip Shelter despite the Conway brother’s attempts to adopt her.
The town has issued several different “reasons” for Velvet’s destruction. They began with “food aggression” and quickly followed with “dog aggression”. The latest statement sent to me by Chris Andrade stated that Velvet was destroyed because she tried to bite the vet. Mr. Andrade stated that the vet recommended Velvet be destroyed at the shelter. When contacted the vet’s office denied saying this, stating that it was not their policy to recommend killing vet aggressive dogs.
To add outrage and boldfaced “chutzpah” to the story, the shelter lied to me when I called saying that Velvet had been adopted. When I told the shelter I would formally request the town records regarding Velvet’s death, they angrily admitted they had killed her.
Despite public outrage and an outpouring of requests for the dismissal of animal shelter director Joanne Daly, Philip Nolan has chosen to ignore the situation. My suggestion is that when election time comes around…..we ignore Philip Nolan.
Please contact Town Of Islip Philip Nolan and Islip DEC Commissioner Chris Andrade at (631) 224-5500 and let them know how you feel.
Sharon Hubbard
A Voice For Animals
