Abandoned pets: NC Animal Control Director states ‘what we found was almost beyond belief’

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When Columbus County Animal Control responded to a report of abandoned dogs just outside of Whiteville on New Britton Highway Saturday morning, what they found was almost beyond belief. It’s believed the people living in the Eastern North Carolina home moved out over the last few days and left behind at least three dogs …

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Update: Samson shows signs of internal injuries consistent with physical blows or violent tossing

Update July 14 6 p.m. Samson came through surgery and is responding well to medication and treatment. He’s expected to return to his foster mom within a few days and his vet is confident he’ll make a complete recovery. Please continue to contact the Union County District Attorney’s Office and demand the maximum penalty …

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Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office investigating hoarding case after cats found dead and dying in Fayetteville home

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of animal cruelty in Fayetteville, North Carolina after dead cats were found in a mobile home in the 200 block of Redfish Drive off U.S. 301. The police were alerted to the home when the property manager asked for a wellness check after a foul …

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Stolen cat alert: Resident cat stolen from Country Lane Animal Hospital in Clyde, NC

Country Lane Animal Hospital has been serving the Clyde, North Carolina area for 15 years now. They offer a full range of veterinary services, including after hours emergency care for their established clients and small animal as well as ambulatory farm animal internal medicine. Friday morning someone stole their resident cat. Their Facebook community …

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Update on two North Carolina court cases shows cats just can’t find justice

This is an update on the Barbara Hart animal cruelty case coming out of Salisbury, North Carolina. PoC covered the breaking news in articles posted May 11 and May 17, 2017. A footnote is also included on Terry Ray Beasley, the man who abandoned 17 cats in Garner, North Carolina in late November 2016. …

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Cat hoarding case in Tabor City leaves rural shelter in need of help from the community

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The rescue of cats from a hoarding case in Tabor City, North Carolina has left a rural shelter in need of help from the community. In addition to the MANY cats currently in their care, Columbus County Animal Shelter in Whiteville is committed to helping close to 50 cats total who are expected to …

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Owners charged after 45 live animals and 4 dead animals were removed from a North Carolina home

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Another ‘house of horrors’ was uncovered in North Carolina on May 15, leading to the discovery of dead and dying animals. A total of 45 live animals were seized from the property. According to a press release, Onslow County Animals Services received an anonymous call on May 13 of possible animal cruelty at 128 …

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North Carolina must-see: American Museum of the House Cat features 30 years of cat collectibles

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The Great Smoky Mountains is a top tourist attraction in North Carolina, especially during the fall. Now cat lovers will be even more eager to visit the Sylva area, which is home to a new cat museum. The exhibit of everything from cat antiques to cat collectibles should bring cat enthusiasts to the area year-round. …

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