Summary
Longtime animal welfare advocate Evelyn Coltman asked the county to appoint a committee to review and improve its animal cruelty investigation protocols after a recent case involving a dog named Zoe. The county has made major progress since the 1960s, but she says the ordinance and procedures need another look.
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Animals in Haywood County and residents who report cruelty would benefit from stronger investigation protocols.
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