Animal pound makes progress; Ashburnham upgrade is ongoing. From: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | Date: April 6, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Worcester Telegram & Gazette. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Gail Stanton

ASHBURNHAM - A visit to the town animal pound quickly dispels the idea of puppies playfully bounding about in a home-like environment.

Surrounded by mud and half-covered by torn tarps, the building looks like a strong wind could blow it down. On the inside

there is a bare cement slab floor, walls and ceiling made of pressed particle board and cages constructed of what appears to be 2-by-4's and chicken wire.

But inte...