I Survived Quarantine but Will I Survive Robeson?

The Good:  North Carolina's Robeson Animal Shelter, which has been closed most of this month for quarantine due to distemper, re-opened for adoptions this week. The Bad:  Vaccination upon intake is still not standard protocol at Robeson and I haven't heard whether they implemented any of the recommended changes from the HSUS evaluation in November … Continue reading I Survived Quarantine but Will I Survive Robeson?

Robeson Co Animal Shelter: Bring Out Your Undead

Since the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC doesn't have a shelter vet, they pay private veterinarian Curt Locklear to kill pets at the shelter.  Recently, allegations have emerged that Dr. Locklear is improperly euthanizing some pets at the shelter - that is, failing to confirm death before tossing them in a truck with dead … Continue reading Robeson Co Animal Shelter: Bring Out Your Undead

Is Robeson Co Trying to Hide Poor Shelter Pet Care?

Of all the reports of abuse, killing and mismanagement at Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC, this one frustrates me the most.  And it's not even directly about a pet suffering or being killed. A new policy enacted last month bars members of the public from taking pictures or recording video inside the shelter. Of … Continue reading Is Robeson Co Trying to Hide Poor Shelter Pet Care?

Robeson Co Animal Shelter: “Mostly Positive”

Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC recently failed two state inspections due to multiple issues including failing to maintain the shelter in accordance with standard disease control practices and failure to provide veterinary care for sick pets.  The shelter manager explained the inspection failures as being due to overcrowding.  She further described the arbitrary killing … Continue reading Robeson Co Animal Shelter: “Mostly Positive”