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Dr. Patricia McConnell

Petitionerexpert

Ethologist who has extensively studied dogs and published on their behavior. Submitted sworn declaration (Exhibit 26) stating that conditions at Ridglan are 'torturous for dogs.'

Roles

Circuit CourtExpert Witness — Ethologist

Expert Declarations

ethologyEx. 26

Ethologist who has extensively studied dogs and published on their behavior

Ammonia from large amounts of excrement can burn nasal passages of dogs causing suffering and discomfort with breathing. Conditions at Ridglan are 'torturous for dogs' and do not constitute proper or adequate shelter, causing extreme suffering.

  • Ammonia potentially burns nasal passages causing discomfort with breathing
  • Conditions are 'torturous for dogs'
  • Conditions do not constitute proper or adequate shelter
  • Such treatment causes extreme suffering for dogs

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D1Dr. McConnell stated conditions at Ridglan are 'torturous for dogs' and 'do not constitute proper or adequate shelter, and such treatment causes extreme suffering for dogs.'#31