Retired K9s Suffer PTSD After Animal Control Inspection: Center Owner Sues

Seekonk K9 Center Sues Animal Control After Inspection Triggers PTSD in Service Dogs A lawsuit has been filed against the Seekonk, Massachusetts, animal control department by James LaMontagne, owner of the K9 PTSD Center. LaMontagne alleges that a surprise inspection by animal control officers triggered severe PTSD symptoms in several of the retired service dogs housed at his facility. "It was a terrible day," LaMontagne said in an interview. "Shock and horror were the only words I can use to describe it." The inspection, he claims, was conducted with insufficient notice and in a manner that was overly intrusive and frightening for the traumatized animals. The video shows several dogs exhibiting signs of distress during and after the inspection. LaMontagne's lawsuit seeks damages for the emotional harm caused to the dogs and the disruption to the center's operations. The Seekonk animal control department has yet to issue a public statement or respond to requests for comment. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.