The Brief
- The Houston Humane Society has a forensic veterinarian who investigates cases of animal cruelty and gathers evidence to prosecute offenders.
- The veterinarian provides medical care for abused animals and works to rehabilitate them.
- The Houston Humane Society is raising awareness about animal cruelty and encouraging the public to report suspected cases.
HOUSTON – The Houston Humane Society has its very own forensics department.
“I was an emergency veterinarian for quite a few years,” said Dr. Jennifer Janssen, the first ever forensic veterinarian in the Houston area.
“I’m available for law enforcement and animal enforcement officers when they have a special case of animal cruelty,” she said. “They will contact me here at the Houston Humane Society.”…