August 31st,2011 | NCVAW and Susie’s Law supporters assisted Guilford County Animal Shelter in the removal of over 100 dogs in Lincoln County from a alleged puppy mill. A neighbor alerted Lincoln County Animal Services,according to reports,and officers told the breeder she had to choose between having the dogs vaccinated and surrendering them to authorities. Video from WCNC.com |  |
August 26th,2011 | A gas euthanization chamber highlighted a contentious Davidson County Commission meeting two weeks ago,but a commissioner’s suggestion to control the pet population also got some attention. Fred McClure suggested making spaying and neutering mandatory. Since that meeting,a committee has been approved to study the proposal. Read more on Myfox8.com |  |
August 15th,2011 | RALEIGH,N.C. –Animal welfare advocates unveiled a new mobile phone app,which will help them get the word out about issues and legislation affecting animals. It’s called “Susie’s Law First Responders’Mobile App.” The app is named after Susie,an abused dog whose case inspired a law toughening penalties for those convicted of animal abuse. The new app can be downloaded from the Susie’s Law Facebook page.
If you are already a fan of the facebook page,you can get the new app by clicking “mobile app”link on the left side of the Susie’s Law facebook page. |  |
August 7th,2011 | Forsyth County Commissioners are finally considering a tethering (chaining) ordinance to protect dogs from this brutal practice. It is now up to you let our Commissioners know that you support an ordinance that will protect dogs. We need each and every one of you to come to the Forsyth County Commissioners meeting,Monday August 8th,6:00pm,County Govt Center,201 N Chestnut St.,Winston Salem,NC (Click for map). If you care about chained dogs,be a voice for the voiceless and come out for the dogs who lost the battle in the heat of summer and brutal cold of winter with nothing but isolation,loneliness thirst,and hunger. |  |
August 5th,2011 | POLLOCKSVILLE,N.C. –A tip from a dog fighting raid in Pamlico County earlier today lead authorities to Jones County to bust another ring. The Humane Society of the United States along with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office seized 30 at a Pollocksville property late this evening. That brings the total number of dogs rescued from both properties to nearly 50. Video from Eyewitness News 9. |  |
August 5th,2011 | PAMLICO COUNTY,N.C. –It started with a complaint to the Pamlico Sheriffs Department that several dogs were being abused. After a three year investigation deputies along with animal control and the Humane Society of the United States finally got enough evidence to get a warrant to search Cody Ushry’s property. Video from Eyewitness News 9. |  |
August 5th,2011 | Raleigh,N.C. — Sixty-six dogs and three cats were seized from a Raleigh home on Thursday afternoon. Wake County Animal Shelter Foster and Rescue Coordinator Joanne Duda said the dogs seized from 6608 Professor St. were kept in cages,sometimes two or three at a time,and appeared neglected. Video on WRAL.com |  |
August 3rd,2011 | PROJECT B.A.R.K. (Bringing Animals Relief and Kindness) is a non-profit 501c(3) group that provides doghouses for dogs that don’t have them in Guilford County. Dogs who are chained without shelter have no way to get warm or dry in winter or escape the blazing sun in summer. And on a chain,there is nowhere for them to ‘go’ for relief. It doesn’t seem right for us to be comfortable and dry inside while they endure weeks of miserable weather without a simple shelter. Contact PROJECT B.A.R.K. through their website to volunteer. |  |
August 1st,2011 | BALDEN COUNTY,NC (WECT) – Another dog has become a victim of animal cruelty in Bladen County. A woman who lives just outside of Elizabethtown spotted a puppy who’s back and neck is covered in burns. Michele Smith said the dog,Zena,appeared to be someone’s pet because it was wearing a collar and was calm around people. Video from WECT |  |
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