A Michael Broad Blog
This is the story of Nativity Grace, a kitten abandoned in a store parking lot in 10-degree Fahrenheit temperature. I realize this is a long article, but PLEASE take the time to read how Marleen Jenkins and Janelle Scere handled their first non-shelter rescue of 2018. Both are ‘cat champions’ at Cabarrus County Animal …
A North Carolina woman was charged with animal cruelty after a veterinarian turned her in for refusing care for a sick cat brought into the animal clinic. More than 150 animals were removed from the property. Cynthia Huber, 56, of Myrtle Grove, faces nine counts of cruelty to animals among other charges after a …
This article is why I’m extremely careful about who I “call out” and post that they’ve done wrong. Whether the news involves a person or rescue committing animal cruelty or diverted funds or policy violations, a writer or news media publication has to be very careful about what they say on social media. Rather …
This is Gigi, a beautiful ginger girl who is currently in a North Carolina foster home awaiting her THIRD forever home. Gigi even wrote a letter to Santa asking for his help. Caution: Gigi’s wish for a family to call her own will make you cry. I saw Gigi’s letter on Saturday and contacted …
A former Carteret County, North Carolina animal shelter director was sentenced to prison on December 13 as part of a plea agreement. PoC first covered the story on March 18. Candace Christopherson will spend between 60-84 months in prison after being convicted of embezzling over $100,000 from the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter. …
“You will stay 25 feet away so you don’t even get to pet an animal,” District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ordered a former veterinarian as part of her sentence after she was convicted of several counts of animal cruelty on Monday. Although this is a dog article, I thought the readers at PoC would …
A Georgia cat who took a 2,400-mile road trip is hoping to be reunited with his family in time for Christmas. Several months ago Kitty Bitty disappeared from his home in Pooler, Georgia (USA). Teresa Cameron thought the family cat was gone forever until she received a call lasts week saying Kitty Bitty was …
The Georgia Department of Agriculture performed a surprise inspection December 11 at Effingham County Animal Shelter, located in Springfield, Georgia after receiving several complaints. The case is now closed after being labeled ‘unfounded.’ Comments are encouraged by those who are following this case, as this is a complex situation. First, the allegations. Several viewers …
