[Shelter manager Bill] Smith granted one concession at the end of the meeting — using softer beds that were donated in kennels with puppies — but dismissed requests to end euthanasia by heart stick or stop using Ajax and Clorox to clean until after the Humane Society of the United States conducts a review of the shelter. Read more
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Brunswick County Health Director Don Yousey said the chamber was activated this week to euthanize animals that cannot be safely euthanized by injection (EBI). Area animal advocates have been circulating copies of a petition directed to Brunswick County commissioners asking they do away with the gas chamber as a method of euthanizing animals. Raleigh, N.C. — The lives of dogs and cats in shelters are now protected under provisions of a tougher state law requiring domesticated dogs and cats to be held for at least 72 hours before getting euthanized or put up for adoption. Read more NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Officials at the New Hanover County animal shelter have decided to stop using carbon monoxide chambers as a method to put animals to sleep. “Jean and I are both proud to be proactive in doing away with the chamber,” said Dr. Bob Weedon. Read More RALEIGH, N.C. : November 20, 2009 - State regulators have started to enforce rules designed to ensure the humane euthanasia of animals at shelters across the state after a two-month grace period. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Animal Welfare Section has cited 21 animal shelters since beginning enforcement in September. The new rules took effect in July. Some of the shelters have since come into compliance. LINCOLNTON, N.C. — A malfunction in the gas chamber at Lincoln County animal control injured a worker early Tuesday. Investigators said the man had just put some dogs to sleep and was going back to the chamber to empty it when a gas buildup caused the heavy metal door to blow open. The door struck the worker in his arm and side. Read more By Roxanna Haynes FOX8 News GREENSBORO, N.C. Cats and dogs are literally taking over staff offices at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. An influx of about 100 animals per day has caused shelter officials to convert employee offices into kennels to handle the overflow. A modular office building is being readied to house the displaced staff. “We’re just getting so many in, and (there’s) nowhere to put them,” said Donna West, the facility’s intake manager. West gladly gave up her office, which now holds up to 30 cats. Four other offices and a storage room have also been converted, adding space for about 80 animals. Read More |
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