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Animal control officer keeps the peace with the community’s critters

Rick Foster talks about leash laws, licenses and overheated dogs

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Camas-Washougal Animal Control Officer Rick Foster and West Columbia Gorge Humane Society volunteer Anne Fromm visit dogs at the WCGHS shelter in Washougal. Foster wants to educate local residents about laws that affect them and their pets.

There are several misconceptions in the community about what animal control officers do, says Rick Foster.

A Camas-Washougal animal control officer for 18 years, Foster said some people think he kills animals.

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