A Jacksonville man is facing a misdemeanor animal abandonment charge after doing what appeared to be the right thing but was still considered unlawful.
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According to investigators, Clay Safe Animal Shelter does not accept animals left at the facility during non-business hours. According to the arrest report, a Clay County sheriff’s deputy took fingerprints off the letter and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was able to match those prints to the suspect whose fingerprints were already on file.
Jacksonville Humane Society spokesperson Lindsay Layendecker said her organization offers multiple options for pet owners looking to surrender a pet without getting into legal trouble.
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