A Michael Broad Blog
UPDATE September 21, 2018 from Tammie’s rescue Facebook page. “Just to update everyone, Tammie was just arrested and is being taken to county jail. They sent two cars of men to arrest one 4’10” female! Charged with practicing veterinary medicine and some other charges that they said they didn’t know.” A disturbing situation is …
Due to negative comments on a particular cat rescue, Facebook: Friends of Davidson County Shelter Cats will no longer be posting photos of stray or owner-surrendered cats on their community page. The Davidson shelter is located in Lexington, North Carolina. The June 14 post reads **** PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT **** “This page is no longer of …
This beautiful, grey and white, female rescue cat at the Rowan County Animal Shelter needs a home by 10 May 2018. I am sure that she will be adopted quite quickly. Her details: A112371 Amber Stray Female 28138 Available 5/4/2018 Last day 5/10/2018 She has near symmetrical markings on her face. She looks alert …
Sampson County Animal Shelter in North Carolina has been fined a civil penalty of $4,800 for numerous violations including (1) unnecessarily euthanizing animals before the end of the minimum three day holding period (2) lack of proper veterinary care and (3) poor record keeping. On Facebook the shelter has 4.4 stars out of 5 …
The Harnett County Animal Shelter in North Carolina is improving policy and procedures after 59 cats were euthanized in June due to panleukopenia (AKA panleuk) exposure. PoC covered the tragic story here and here. Harnett County Interim Assistant County Manager Brian Haney stated in an interview with WNCN News that a consultant veterinarian has been hired …
This is a discussion article on the reality of how animal cruelty cases are handled in the U.S. court system. It may surprise some readers on issues that range from the time it takes a case to get to court until it’s settled either by jail time or a small fine. I’ve been writing …
With Hurricane Irma pretty much guaranteed to hit the United States within the next few days, people are struggling to get themselves, as well as their pets to safety. States in the path of Irma are getting emergency plans in order. SC Governor Henry McMaster has ordered mandatory evacuation of BARRIER ISLANDS in Colleton, Beaufort …
Pilot Mountain, North Carolina is a small town with a population of 1,444 (2016 statistics) It’s known for its connection with Mayberry and The Andy Griffith Show. This week the town is gaining a reputation on social media of being unfriendly to stray cats. One person stated her opinion on a new ordinance forbidding …
