Jill Deegan and her Bloodhound, Rose.

Gillian “Jill” Deegan, who is an assistant to the Botetourt County Commonwealth’s attorney, is quoted in the New York Times in Monday’s (February 21) edition in an article about how lawmakers across the country are considering creating an animal abuse registry.

You can read more about Deegan in an article about her on the Roanoke College webpage; she’s an alumna.