Struggles in the shelter: Volunteers, ex-employees frustrated by Weber County Animal Services

By: Kayli Jacob, Utah Investigative Journalism Project

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 2,092

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with The Signpost and Utah News Dispatch.

Lisa Boggs was hoping to make a difference when she joined Weber County Animal Services. Those hopes were dashed after a disagreement between Boggs and shelter management over how to care for a Great Pyrenees named Ricky.

Great Pyrenees are large, white, and fluffy. Despite their soft appearance these dogs were bred to defend. As …

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