Herps Euthanized in Vero Beach

This is a dated story by now, but it's the first I had heard of it. It was in the reptile news section in the new Reptiles magazine. I couldn't find any reference to it online.
I thought I'd post it here for those who don't get the magazine.
I was appalled by the refusal of the humane society to accept any help and killing the animals instead.
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Nearly 200 reptiles were removed from a pet shop in Vero Beach, Florida, where the herps were reportedly dehydrated and abused.
The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County gained custody. The St. Lucie Regional Herp Society offered to provide help, money, or to find licensed homes for them.
Most either died or were euthanized due to disease. Thirty reptiles were given to nonprofit educational companies.
The humae society was criticized for the euthanasia and for not accepting help. The humane society said they don't support reptile adoption.

(Vero Beach Press Journal, May 8, 2005)
reprinted in Reptiles Magazine October 2005.

Well that's just nice! Our local shelter will put down any reptile they receive within 72 hours because they do not like reptiles. Now they call us to take it off their hands. Sure they will keep a sick dog or cat and treat it, but a perfectly heathy tame reptile needs to be killed instintly. These "humane" societies really need a good kick in the rear.

I saw that in Reptiles mag too, but couldn't find any backup info online either. Makes me mad....why a supposed "HUMANE" Society considers a reptile as less of a living, breathing soul than a cat or dog....and when a herp organization offers their help and they refuse it.....argh.