Politics & Government

Banned Volunteers, Animal Activists Demand Change at Town of Hempstead Shelter

Activists and former volunteers stage protest outside Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter.

"Let us in! Let us in!" was the battle cry of concerned residents, rescue workers and pet lovers who staged a protest outside the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh on Thursday.

Check out Patch's video report to see what the group is fighting for and how the Town of Hempstead is responding to the criticism of its shelter's practices.

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