The state of North Carolina has revoked the shelter registrations issued to the United Animal Coalition - one used to operate the Guilford Co pound and the other for the Davidson Co pound. In letters dated August 17, the state ordered UAC to cease and desist operating both facilities within 5 days "based on UAC's … Continue reading State of NC Shuts Down Operator of Two County Pounds
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Kittens Meet Grisly End at NC Pound
More violence at the long troubled pound in Columbus Co, NC - this time, reportedly due to an ACO who "accidentally" left a dog's cage unlocked and "accidentally" left the door to a room housing cats unlocked then went home for the night. Oops. Director Rossie Hayes told a local paper: "The door was open when we came … Continue reading Kittens Meet Grisly End at NC Pound
Animal Shelter Investigations in NC, OK, and CA
The secretive United Animal Coalition, a non-profit contracted to run the pounds in Guilford and Davidson counties in NC, is under investigation by everybody: The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office and the Lexington Police Department, in conjunction with their respective county district attorneys, are investigating animal cruelty and abuse allegations at both shelters, Guilford County officials … Continue reading Animal Shelter Investigations in NC, OK, and CA
Alabama ACO Fails to Catch Loose Puppies, Guns Them Down
A litter of friendly puppies who appeared to be suffering from mange turned up near a golf club in Boaz, AL. Two pups were caught by local rescuers and are being treated for mange before they go up for adoption. The local ACO was called about the other pups who had wandered into someone's yard. … Continue reading Alabama ACO Fails to Catch Loose Puppies, Guns Them Down
No Apologies: NC Pound Refuses to Say What was Done with Owned Dog
A family in NC says their dog Chance chewed his way out of their fence last week and was picked up by the Wilson Co pound, run by the sheriff's department. The pound told them they had 72 hours to repair the fence and reclaim their pet. They fixed the fence immediately and went to … Continue reading No Apologies: NC Pound Refuses to Say What was Done with Owned Dog
ACO Accuses TN Shelter of Acting as “A Puppy Mill for Rescue Groups”
A friend of Cheatham Co ACO Darrell Hooper reportedly tried to adopt a stray Doberman at the pound but was turned away. The potential adopter was told the dog was being held for a rescue group. A Doberman rescue in Knoxville is said to have pulled the dog from the pound for free and sold her … Continue reading ACO Accuses TN Shelter of Acting as “A Puppy Mill for Rescue Groups”
AL Shelter Under Investigation by Police
In February, the Lawrence Co Commission in Alabama awarded an $80,000 annual AC contract to Bobbie Taylor, whom the county had previously been paying $15 per animal for sheltering services. The controversial decision included an agreement that Ms. Taylor purchase and operate a new shelter within 6 months. She is currently using private property to house … Continue reading AL Shelter Under Investigation by Police
Columbus Co Pound Fined by State for Illegal Pet Killing
In NC, a pet owner filed a lawsuit alleging that the Columbus Co pound killed one of his two impounded dogs before the state mandated 72 hour holding period had expired. He also filed a complaint with the NC Department of Agriculture, responsible for overseeing animal shelters in the state. County Manager Bill Clark defended … Continue reading Columbus Co Pound Fined by State for Illegal Pet Killing
Rowan Co Deigns to Let Citizens Work for Free at the Shelter, Within Limits, Because Obviously
Some Rowan Co animal advocates are apparently pleased with promised policy changes at the shelter but after reading about the changes, I was able to contain my enthusiasm. In an effort to be fair, I'll outline the changes in yay/nay format. Paws Up: Beginning July 1, the shelter is going to start vaccinating and microchipping … Continue reading Rowan Co Deigns to Let Citizens Work for Free at the Shelter, Within Limits, Because Obviously
State Finds Person Co Pound in Violation of Law
In 2014, the Person Co pound in NC took in nearly 1800 dogs and cats, killing 62% of them. The county's website provides a link to Petfinder to see adoptable animals. Today on Petfinder, Person Co has 11 animals listed. They're doing the best they can, probably. Or not. Twice in recent days, representatives from … Continue reading State Finds Person Co Pound in Violation of Law
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