This note, posted on Facebook, is purportedly from the Robeson Co Animal Shelter (RCAS) director, April Lowry: I am not writing this to you in defense i am writing this to you stating the facts...I do not need a defense... What an opener. First I will state that we have failed 2 inspections due To … Continue reading State Finds Evidence of Neglect at Robeson Co Animal Shelter
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More Needless Killing at Robeson Co Animal Shelter
Pop quiz: 2 pups at your shelter test positive for parvo. What do you do with the rest of your dogs? A. Isolate them from the dogs who tested positive and test them each for parvo. B. Have a vet examine them for possible symptoms of parvo and isolate/treat as appropriate. C. Foster/adopt them out … Continue reading More Needless Killing at Robeson Co Animal Shelter
Lawsuit Against Robeson Co Animal Shelter Dropped
There was a 3 hour public hearing on Thursday regarding alleged abuse at the Robeson County Animal Shelter in NC: The board heard testimony and affidavits from more than a half dozen witnesses who accused staff at the county animal shelter of mistreating dogs and cats and making it difficult for rescue groups to adopt … Continue reading Lawsuit Against Robeson Co Animal Shelter Dropped
Is Robeson Co Animal Shelter Retaliating Against Pets Over Lawsuit?
This is a screenshot of part of what's currently posted on Robeson County Animal Shelter's Facebook page. I have no knowledge of who does the posting for this page or if the information is correct. If the information is wrong, I would think the shelter would want to get it corrected ASAP. The text of … Continue reading Is Robeson Co Animal Shelter Retaliating Against Pets Over Lawsuit?
Robeson Co Shelter Manager Out
Jeff Bass, the manager of the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC, is transferring to a new position within the county. The transfer is apparently unrelated to any performance issues at the shelter or the pending lawsuit against the shelter in which Mr. Bass is named: Bill Smith, the director of the county Health Department, … Continue reading Robeson Co Shelter Manager Out
Latest Hearing in Robeson Shelter Lawsuit
The judge's rulings in yesterday's hearing: The restraining order which prevents the Robeson Co Animal Shelter from killing pets who have a rescue hold on them will remain in place until the case goes to trial. Rescue holds must be faxed in (so there's a paper trail) and pets must be picked up within 24 … Continue reading Latest Hearing in Robeson Shelter Lawsuit
Burn on You Robeson
In case you haven't been following the soap opera of the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC, the latest is a lawsuit filed against the shelter to get them to stop killing pets that have had a hold placed on them by a rescue group. In conjunction with the filing of the lawsuit, the plaintiff … Continue reading Burn on You Robeson
Treats on the Internets
The Monthly National Legislation Report posted a list of "119 incriminating examples of excessive, prohibited and under-reported lobbying by The Humane Society of the United States..." *** A pet advocate has filed a lawsuit against the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC in an effort to legally prevent the shelter from killing dogs when a … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Robeson Co Animal Shelter – Good News and Bad News
North Carolina: If you've been following the Robeson County Animal Shelter's fight to keep the "heartstick" as its main method of killing pets, you will probably be as surprised as I was to learn that they have suddenly given it up: The Health Department last week quietly changed its euthanasia policy at the Robeson County … Continue reading Robeson Co Animal Shelter – Good News and Bad News
Party of No, Your Table is Ready
Note: For background on the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC, see posts here, here and here. On Wednesday, NC State Rep. Pat McElraft and two pet advocates met with shelter manager Jeff Bass and Robeson Co officials to discuss recommendations for changes to improve the shelter: A pattern arose during the two-hour meeting: Advocates … Continue reading Party of No, Your Table is Ready