In March 2024, Springfield City Manager Says He’s Heard of Domesticated Animals ‘Being Taken Advantaged Of’

HECK: “Our laws and culture is 180 degrees different than what they’re used to. And one of the things that I heard, that bothered me very much, I’ve actually had quite a few people contact me here lately, is some pretty horrid things occurring to domesticated animals in the neighborhood. We’ve had some stuff in the park that, again, they are being taken advantage for reasons other than. And if — you shake your head, Brian.”
UNKNOWN: “No, no, I asked if there’s any proof. You just don’t have proof.”
HECK: “People that have confided in me have asked me for anonymity. I can’t give their names up.”
UNKNOWN: “I mean, we haven’ seen the proof that you’re telling me. And I’ve heard about it too.”
HECK: “Yeah.”