Danville Area Humane Society Executive Director Paulette Dean has withdrawn from her appointment as Humane Investigator for the City of Danville. She had served in this role since 1998. This comes after a July 15 motion filed by Danville Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Newman sought to remove her from the position, citing incomplete record keeping.

The Danville Area Humane Society (DAHS) announced Sunday that they had been fined $500 by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy over what the shelter calls “record-keeping deficiencies.” According to a statement posted by the shelter, the “deficiencies” took place between 2023 and 2024.

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue announced they have expanded its operations to Danville.