North Carolina Voters for Animal Welfare

ALERT: Man in Beaufort County nearly beats horse to Death

cowhappy — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:23:03 +0000

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?”

Project BARK: Helping friends in Need in Guilford County

cowhappy — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:03:12 +0000

PROJECT B.A.R.K. (Bringing Animals Relief and Kindness) is a non-profit 501c(3) group organized through Ragsdale High School/Guilford County Schools to provide students a chance to impact our community while helping animals in need. Read more.

REPORT: Ending Puppy Mill Breeding [VIDEO]

cowhappy — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:49:15 +0000

Just saying “puppy mill” conjures up images of filth and despair. Recent investigations by Animal Control workers in Stokes and Jones County prove those images are a reality. Watch video from Fox 8 News.

Citizens’ Pet Responsibility Committee teaches fourth-graders responsibilities of pet ownership

cowhappy — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:09:49 +0000

The Citizens’ Pet Responsibility Committee, or PRC, is a no-nonsense name for a group of volunteers devoted to animal welfare. Three years ago, co-founders Angela Zumwalt and Pam Partis came up with the brilliant idea of enlisting the help of schoolchildren to get their point across.

The result has been a popular curriculum adopted by every Moore County public school, as well as three private schools, a devoted band of volunteers, and, most recently, the Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service. Read more from fayobserver.com

Update: After judge’s ruling, Jones County puppy mill dogs now up for adoption

cowhappy — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:01:05 +0000

TRENTON, N.C. (WNCT) – More than 80 puppies taken from what officials call a puppy mill in Jones County are now eligible for adoption. Dozens of animal rights supporters filled the courtroom waiting for the judge’s decision. Watch Video from WNCT.

TAKE ACTION: We need Puppy Mill legislation passed in 2012!

cowhappy — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:09:27 +0000

Please contact Speaker Thom Tillis and President Pro Tem Phil Burger and respectfully tell them that enough is enough with the cruelty associated with puppy mills in NC.

Email Speaker Thom Tillis and President Pro Tem Phil Berger, click here for EASY to use pre-formatted automatic email to send. Only takes 30 seconds!

REPECTFULLY call Speaker Thom Tillis (919) 733-3451 and President Pro Tem Phil Berger (919) 733-5708Message to leave:

“My name is ___ ____ I am a North Carolina citizen. I am calling to ask that our legislative leadership allow a commercial breeder bill to be introduced this year. Our laws are not sufficient to protect these animals from unscrupulous breeders. Where does your office stand on responsible legislation to protect dogs in commercial breeding facilities?

Dogs Taken In Jones County Raid In Limbo [VIDEO]

cowhappy — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:27:06 +0000

The 88 dogs recently surrendered to the U.S. Humane Society cannot be adopted out for the time being because of a legal issue.
See video from witn.com

80 dogs removed from Jones County, NC puppy mill [Video]

cowhappy — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:07:28 +0000

TRENTON, N.C.–Jones County Sheriff’s Investigators working with the Humane Society removed 80 dogs Wednesday from the property of a suspected puppy mill in Trenton. Watch Video from NBC-17.

Stokes County DA explains deal in Puppy Mill Case

cowhappy — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:43:46 +0000

STOKES COUNTY, N.C. — Stokes County district attorney Ricky Bowman said the maximum penalty that the owners of a suspected puppy mill could have received is probation.

Bowman spoke publicly for the first time Tuesday about his decision to drop 27 misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty against Willis and Lucille Mabe. The Humane Society raided the Mabes’ property in Danbury on Feb. 7 and seized more than 160 dogs. Watch Fox 8 Video.

Charges dropped against Stokes couple accused of running puppy mill

cowhappy — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:06:32 +0000

STOKES COUNTY, N.C. — A couple suspected of running a puppy mill will have all animal cruelty charges dropped as long as they fulfill an agreement made with the Stokes County district attorney. Watch Video from Fox 8.