We have just received information that a man in Beaufort County rode his horse into town,the horse collapsed because it was dehydrated. After the horse fell down the man started beating the horse. Animal control took the horse from the man and ask that charges be brought against the man. But the DA will not press charges and requests that animal control return the horse to the man that beat it.
REPECTFULLY call the Beaufort County DA Seth Edwards (252) 940-4010 and county manager Randell Woodruff (252) 946-0079
Message to leave:
“My name is ___ ____ I am a North Carolina citizen. Why is a horse that was dangerously dehydrated and then beaten being returned to it’s owner?”
In early December,police removed a severely neglected dog at a residence in Davidson County. The owner,Roger William Vanzant,had failed to provide proper care and proof of vaccines after being advised by the authorities weeks before,that the dog,now named Teddy,was living in unacceptable conditions. Vanzant surrendered Teddy to the Lexington Police Department and was arrested on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. The magistrate placed a $10,000 secured bond on Vanzant and he was taken to jail until he can post bond. His case is pending in Davidson County District Court. Thanks to Davidson County authorities,Teddy is in a safe location receiving proper medical treatment and care.
Roger William Vanzant’s court date is January 12,2012 at:
District Court begins at 9am. His case will be on the docket for this date. This could be a very short hearing or it could be his actual trial. We will not know until that day. His case will come up in the order that the courts decide. We could be there for several hours to wait for the hearing or it could be immediately. The case could be continued or decided on this date.
Please understand that the purpose of our presence to show support for the courts for prosecuting animal abuse cases. We must remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL in order to remain credible.
The suspect is accused of running a “kitten mill”that breeds exotic cats. She had a permit for breeding the exotic animals,but was not following the rules of the permit,the warrant states.
“It is clear from the facts that Mrs. Norman is running a kitty mill and not properly caring for all her animals and has no regard for the welfare of her cats,”the warrant read. Read more from MyFox8.com
The bill to Strengthen Prohibition on Cockfighting will not happen in the House or Senate this session. Leadership is seems not concerned with the opinion of the general public or the struggle that our animal control officers are facing due to lack of regulations.
Please take following actions
Please REPECTFULLY call Phil Berger (919) 733-5708 AND Speaker Tillis –(919) 733-3451. Tell them it is unfair that the General Assembly has not responded to the concerns of citizens that put them in office.
Message to leave:
“My name is ___ and I am North Carolina citizen. I am calling to voice my frustration that the Cockfighting bill was not passed. We have asked for simple minimum standards for animals and laws to help animal control officers do their job. These items are not controversial,they are common sense. Thank you.
Guilford County is considering an ordinance that would accomplish those objectives (breeder inspections),but a statewide approach would ensure consistency throughout all 100 counties. A proposed “puppy mill bill” stalled in the legislature this year because of concerns raised by breeders and livestock interests. Legitimate operations shouldn’t be burdened by red tape,but the scene Shelley Swaim described as one of the worst she’s ever seen can’t be excused.
We talk to Representative Maggie Jeffus (Guilford County). Primary sponsor of Susie’s Law house bill. She talks about the power of animal advocates to pass laws. She needs our vote this election!
EDEN,NC — After several alarming cases of animal cruelty,Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page is making it clear such behavior will not be tolerated. Read more
LINCOLN,NC (WBTV) –Some malnourished pigs that were seized from a farm in Lincoln County this spring have been slaughtered. According to Lincoln County manager George Wood,5 of the pigs were sold to employees working for animal control then taken to a meat processing plant for slaughter. Read more
HIGH POINT,N.C. –Three dogs were found dead at a home on Terrell Dr. in High Point Wednesday after neighbors had been complaining of a foul odor coming from the house. [Video]
REPECTFULLY call the Beaufort County DA Seth Edwards 
