JEANNETTE RESIDENTS PLEAD TO KEEP K9 PROGRAM

Jeannette residents pleaded with council members last night to rethink a decision to end the city’s police dog program, while criticizing the move that has put two canines out of work.  Sgt. James Phillips said he was grateful residents packed council chambers. The backlash was in response to the city disbanding the police dog program on July 23, idling its two canines, including 4 year old Diesel, who has been at a kennel since late July.  The city has been paying the kennel bill.  City officials have said the expenses of the canine program outweigh the benefits.