LAWRENCEVILLE — Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway has always been known as an animal lover. He’s been involved with the Society of Humane Friends and the Spay Neuter Action Coalition of Georgia and has campaigned on his history of advocacy for pets.
On Thursday, the sheriff’s position was solidified even more. The Humane Society of the United States, in partnership with the National Sheriffs’ Association, gave Conway the 2014 Humane Law Enforcement Award.
“The Humane Society of the United States has long recognized Sheriff Butch Conway for his efforts to combat illegal animal activities as well as very proactive efforts he’s made,” Debra Berger, state director of the organization, said. “He has shown leadership in combating animal cruelty, illegal animal cruelty, for a long time, and it’s very much appreciated by the people who care about animals.”
Berger praised Conway’s work against dog fighting and his “Less Lethal Animal Encounters” training course for law enforcement, as well as his programs to bring dogs and cats in to work with county jail inmates to prepare the animals for adoption.
“I’m proud to get this,” Conway said. “I’ve gotten a few awards, but this is important to me.”
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