Unlicensed Animal Transport of Shelter Animals

You pulled a dog thru social media, you dealt with profiles that you have never meet in person, you gave them money to transport an animal to you many states away, also you forgot to ask the Animal Transporter for their APHIS License number... which is a Federal Law.... so your mistakes paid for animals to be transported like this. Next time maybe you should check out who you are dealing with by asking some keys questions. This is not Animal Rescue nor Responsible Animal Transport.

 

Did you just pay for this to happen to these dogs? Do you Chip In on Facebook to pull and transport animals from Shelter via people and profiles you have never meet? If so this is what you might of just played a hand in.

APHIS Link: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/awr/awr.pdf

All Duplin County Animals to be destroyed on 12-18-2012 due to construction.

Duplin County Animal Shelter in North Carolina which has failed State Inspections time and time again is getting geared up to start some improvements to their facility. This sounds wonderful to the ears until you dig a little deeper and find that the County has stated all animals ( at least the dog's) will be euthanized on 12-18-2012 to help them make these much needed changes.

Now if they planned ahead for the dates to make these much needed improvements why not plan ahead and reach out to local Animal Advocates to help save each of these dog's from a death that seems to be less than 2 days away.

How many of these animals will be killed prior to the NC 72 hr. Holding Rule, how many of these animals are family pet's that Animal Control just picked up as strays and the families and the families are still searching for them? Where was the plea for help from the County Manager to save these animals versus just making the quick decision that they all must die?

Now is the time to aid the Duplin County Animal Shelter, if you could reach out and save a life this week please look to this Shelter due to the timeline we now know exists.

And it wouldn't hurt to voice your corners to the County Manager and ask him to give these animals and extension of time so the Animal Advocates have the opportunity to network these homeless pet's. Why was death the only avenue in this County Manager's mind?

County Manager - Mike Aldridge

Phone: (910) 296-2100

Email: mikea@duplincountync.com

 

 

To reach a local group to help save a life please contact:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Duplin-County-Animal-Services/456733417696255?fref=ts

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Welcome to the State of North Carolina where NC Statues exist on paper but are not actually enforceable, hopefully you will take the time to investigate to better help change the future for our County Shelter Animals thru our General Assembly Members. If the Rules and Regulations let alone NC State Statues don’t change for these animals in 2013, then all your screams and tears will mean little to nothing for these animals. In NC we can do better for our County Shelter Animals but for that to take place we need our Animals Advocates to be knowledgeable on these issues.

 

Due to the amount of info I will be running this in 3-4 parts so please check back from time to time.  I do not want to overwhelmed the Animal Advocates and I want you to be knowledgeable on the issues we face and how to fix them. This will take an army to fix but it can be done.

 

1/ Did you know that our Shelter Vet Care Law is a farce? Get a copy of the Shelter Vet Care from the NC Dept. of Agar and read thru it, then look at the NC Dept. of Agriculture Inspection Reports on each County Shelter and you will see the box marked “ acceptable” for Shelter Vet Care. Now go a step further and view how many of these County Shelter Animals are laying on these concrete floors injured needing medical attention and never receiving it. Nor is the County Shelter asking for rescuers to step in and take these animals to a Vet which is allowed by the State Statues.

 

2/ The North Carolina Rabies Law is not even in existence really, sure it looks great on paper but did you know that this NC Statue is placed under the NC DHHS and not the NC Dept. of Agriculture and this makes this law unenforceable as the NC DHHS is only a regulatory office? Rabies should be a concern for all NC Residents and to have such an important law under the wrong dept. and unenforceable should be a priority for all of us to come together and reach out to our General Assembly Members to make an amendment and get this bill under the correct dept., which would be the NC Dept. of Agriculture.

 

3/ The 72 Hr. Rule, another slip up made by the sponsor of this bill. Again this part of the NC Statues was placed under the NC DHHS and they are only regulatory and cannot really enforce this law as none of their staff members Inspect these NC County Shelters. If you doubt me on this one, go ask the NC DHHS how many times their staff have been into a County Shelter and address either the Rabies or 72 hr. Rule then take it further and ask them how many times have they fined or written a letter to one of these Shelters for either of these issues. You will find your reply to be zero, and this is a huge problem for any Animal Advocate trying to help the advancement for better care of our County Animals. Let alone how many times do we see NC Shelter Animals find their way to the Euthanasia room the same day of intake for whatever reason? Our NC State Statues have many loop holes and it’s our job to close these loop holes so our County Shelter Animals have better care starting in 2013.

 

4/ NC has no law protecting “ Hunting Dog’s”. This is just unacceptable, any descent hunter should care for their animals with the basic needs but in NC you can have 50 Hunting Dogs in your backyard with no access to food, water or shelter let alone they have no rabies or vaccines which is a public Health concern for all NC Residents and your own family pets these animals come into contact with. You can thank the NRA and the Hunter Association for pumping all that money into their lobbyist to keep these “ Hunting Dog’s” from falling under any law, this must change in 2013 for all State Tax Payers and Residents.

 

More to come on the bigger issues we face with our current General Statues that just need to be “tweaked”  so they not only look good on paper but are all enforceable.

 

Thank you and if you have any questions please contact us at NCShelterRescue@triad.rr.com. We want to help others understand these and many other issues that exist for our County Shelter Animals. And more importanly how to fix them for good!

 

You can find each County Shelter Inspection at: http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/aws/

You can find the NC DHHS at: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/

You can purchase the NC Animal Control Handbook at: http://www.sog.unc.edu/node/255

And you can view all these Rules & Regulations are they are written ( yet many unenforceable by being under the incorrect dept.) at:

http://sogpubs.unc.edu/electronicversions/pdfs/lglb125.pdf

Contact your NC General Assembly: http://www.ncleg.net/

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A great reminder of items that are both harmful and both deadly for your family dogs. Keep them safe and keep them healthy.

North Carolina's 72 hour hold policy

Lately many animal lovers have been waking up and seeing animals being killed in North Carolina County Shelters the same day of intake, did you know even if it's an owner surrender this is not allowed?

This is why it's so important prior to screaming that animals are being killed in less than 72 hours in a North Carolina Shelter on Face book or another social media outlet SAVE THE EVIDENCE. Get a copy of the intake card from the Shelter ( It's Public Record in case you didn't know).  If the Shelter Employee's posted a picture of the animal or any info of the animal on Face book, screen shot it all prior to alerting them that you are watching. You don't want all your evidence being removed or deleted prior to you collecting it all for evidence.

To help you further understand not only the issues we have in North Carolina Animal Shelters, you have to understand the law as it is written or should I say the loop holes it has that need to be closed.

In North Carolina to be a knowledgeable Animal Advocate, it is imperative that you understand the NC Animal Welfare Act and our North Carolina State Statues.

 

 

 

 

 

Have your Pet's picture taken with Santa in North Carolina 2012

Have your Pet's picture taken with Santa in 2012, many locations listed. Merry Christmas from NC Shelter Rescue, Inc. Save a life in North Carolina, Adopt Dont Shop !!

 

 

All Pet’s Consider in Greensboro NC

Sunday, December 9, 2012 from 12pm - 4pm

All types of pets are welcome as long as they are friendly and safe.

Keep in mind that people of any age can be in the pictures too.

Several different print packages are available

as well as a variety of gift items that can be personalized with your pictures.

Mark your calendars for Paws with Claus!

December 8, 2012

Noon to 4pm

Admission: Depends on Picture Package

Benefiting: Rottweiler Hearts Rescue

Bring your pets and/or kids out to TSC to have their picture taken with Santa. Prices start at $7.00 for base package.

For more information, please email info@rottweilerheartsrescue.org.

Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Fuquay Varina, or call 877-411-FIDO to speak with one of our pet travel experts!

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Pet Supplies Plus in Winston Salem NC

Have your child's (PET or human) picture taken with Santa!

Dec. 15-16

Saturdays - 10am to 4pm

Sundays - 12pm to 5pm

Packages Available:

(8) wallets - $18.00

(1) 5x7 & (4) wallets - $24.00

(2) 5x7's - $28.00

(2) 5x7's & (8) wallets - $34.00

CD with 4x6 image for Christmas Cards - $20.00

Proceeds benefit Dachshund Rescue .
For more information contact: Robin at (336) 995-0183

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RUFF Santa Photos/Adoption Event - Garner PetSmart

Saturday December 8th, 2012 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM

Location: Garner PetSmart

Map: 2550 Timber Dr Garner NC 27529

See all of the animals attending this event.

Have your family photo taken with your pets and Santa Claus for only $10.

Santa Photos: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The Street at SouthPoint Mall

St. Nick's Pet Pics

11/19/2012 - 12/17/2012

Time: 6pm to Set Close on Monday nights

Location: Santa Set

It’s a Waggin’ Good Time!

We’ve reserved a special time with Santa for our furry friends. Bring your favorite tail wagger for a portrait with Santa on the following Monday nights: November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, and December 17. Capture that special moment and take home the memory that will last a lifetime.

Portraits with Santa begin at 6pm. Photo Packages available for purchase.

Santa welcomes dogs and cats only, please.

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Pictures with Santa Petsmart Durham NC

Ho Ho Arooo!!

12/08/2012 11:00:00

Saturday December 8th from 11am to 4pm Santa will be at the PetSmart in Durham on Witherspoon Drive. Santa is donating his time to raise some extra money for Triangle Beagle Rescue. Pictures are $9.95 (with your Petperks card) and $5.00 is donated to TBR. Bring the whole family.

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Lucky Dog Bark & Brew

19607 Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC(map)
Come get a picture of your dog with Santa Paws for $25 to
Benefit Forever Home Canine Rescue.
PRE-REGISTER at Mercedes Benz of Northlake Hendrick Luxury Auto Mall (10725 Northlake Auto Plaza Blvd. Charlotte): Friday November 30th and Friday December 7th from 3pm-7pm for a chance to WIN:

1. A Mercedes Benz, Lexus or BMW for and ENTIRE weekend

2. Dinner at the Peninsula Yacht Club and more!

The first 50 people to pre-register will receive a Doggie Stocking full of Christmas joy!

December 8th registration from 10am-1pm