Anderson's Animals

As this is the Animal category, I want to say something.  While I am a huge animal lover and usually commend ANY groups which help the animals, this specific group is doing more harm to both the animals and the public for their practices.  I have bitten my tongue for as long as I could, waiting for them to straighten out their practices but see this is only escalating.
   There is a local animal rescue group, which claims to be a no-kill and 501-c(3) organization. This group is neither.  It is in the BUSINESS of selling animals for profit, and unhealthy, unshot/unspayed and uncertified healthy animals to boot.  Recently this group sold a litter of PARVO dogs to the public. While denying they were responsible, they are the ONLY group selling animals out of the local major-chain pet shop.  This is not the first incident, but the only one to make the news. The group has also sold dogs which were deemed vicious and "biters" to the unknowing public, and there was injuries related to these sales. I know of one woman injured by a dog bite from a vicious pit, and another attacked by a cat whom clearly wasn't user friendly. 
 It is important to have people whom work for groups, even volunteers, know what they are dealing with and passing on to the public.  Providing the unsuspecting public with sick or dying dogs only sets them up for heartache, disease and exposure to healthy animals already in their homes. I find this deceitful practice harmful and would invite the public to closely scrutinize the facts presented.  It is paramount to ask for proof of vaccinations on that specific animal, as well as spay/neuter and rabies certificates. Not to be duped into paying for it NOW and find out the animal is already sick or exposed to illnesses which can endanger the family or other pets.
This group, while having well-intentioned and caring volunteers, is being run as a money-maker dealing with selling purely for profit and not for the greater good of the public and the animals concerned.  Many times, when these animals are not sold quickly enough, they are simply returned to the shelter and euthanized, and exchanged for another animal.  Solicitations are always being sought for food, sheltering or services, yet these animals are being sold for 3-4 times their cost to obtain.  Some of these dogs were obtained for less than $40.00 and sold for over $200.00 with no health checks or shots.
The primary goal of a non-profit animal rescue should be to find homes for animals, not clearing enough money to buy new vans, cars or fishing trips to the coast.
This group has been in "business" for a few years, but still is not registered with the Federal government (http://www.irs.gov/charities/index.html ) after several years of doing business in the area and representing themselves as such.  They have misrepresented themselves to both the public and to the corporations assisting them under the assumption they are legit. I have been told I should not name them directly as they are being investigated, so I will not name them. But simple deduction will find it's way into which rescue is involved and then you can research their names in the registry with IRS.  This group is doing a disservice to those groups and individuals whom are sacrificing their lives and time to help, to rescue without cost and even at a loss.  Making money off the flesh of others is shameful, even if it is "only a cat or dog".

I'm sorry Wyatt I am a little slow tonight. I cannot figure who this is you are talking about. I know you cannot name this organization directly. But could you give another hint or PM me? Thank you.

As I said, I cannot divuldge the name because an ongoing investigation, regarding illegally obtaining funding and disbursements under false pretenses is underway, and "we" are not supposed to "know " about it.  Duh, if it involves cats & dogs locally we try to keep up.   
 But suffice it to say there are only a rare FEW groups in the tri-county area.  One is the ACHS, which seems to also not be listed on the IRS 501-c(3) current list but know they WERE, and that is NOT whom I refer to.  Another is using an address in Townville but does business elsewhere with no contact info available.
 Lets just say, read the papers  and BUYER BEWARE!

There are many shelters that accidentally adopt out parvo positive puppies. The Anderson County Shelter has accidentally done so more than a few times. These organizations do not intend on this but it happens.
 
Until and unless this county has biological barriers, separate buildings and vaccinations this will continue to be a result of trying to save puppies. Feline infectious diseases have also wiped out entire populations of cats at the Anderson County Shelter.
 
Greenville Animal Shelter and most every shelter have experienced these problems, The real problem is the allowance of irresponsible pet ownership and unvaccinated pets.
What is your EIN and what specific organization do you think are operating under the fraudulent designation as  a 501 C 3?
 

 

Number 39 PEARL horse - Corrections!

I was contacted about the article that is in the Anderson Independent today about the latest horse PEARL has assumed the responsibility for rehabilitating at the request of the Sheriff's Office.

I incorrectly stated the mare came from Iva, she was picked up in Belton. We are hoping the owners or someone who knows this horse will come forward and give us an approximate date the mare was bred so we can better attend to her needs and give the mare and foal the best possible chance. Anyone who has information can contact Nancy Traynum directly and remain anonymous at 864-634-4950. The horse is in her care.

The mare was obviously cared for at one time and is well trained. She is easy to work with on the ground and loaded onto a two horse straight load step up trailer like she has done it all her life.

We hope that people will contact PEARL if they know they are having problems and ask what help might be available rather than having to abandon your large animals or have them go without. This winter we have been able to match owners of horses they can no longer care for with people looking for horses. We do not participate in the ownership transfer process but we have had great success finding homes and so far everyone is happy with the outcome.

Stay Warm,
Nicole

Wanted to make a minor point, for all the Yankee haters among us
This Saturday afternoon, two PLANE-LOADS of food, blankets and other necessities, will arrive at the Anderson Airport from "up North".  This is not the first or only wonderful act being done by out of state'rs whom have adopted, rescued or donated services like transport or fostering of OUR community's animals.  The plea went out today in the AIM for food, blankets and help at our local shelter.  I would like to see the challenge met by US, instead of those coming from hundreds or thousands of miles away.
 This Saturday, come out to the airport with any sort of donations of food, towels, blankets, cleaning supplies or whatever you can give to help.   I understand the need is greatest for puppy food, due to the HUGE amount of puppies currently at the shelter.These abandoned and forgotten creatures came from our yards, our neighborhoods, our irresponsible neighbors. These dogs, cats and even livestock which have been tossed aside during these times of need.  And the one's answering the call do not live, work or stay here.   What does that say about us?
   Please make every effort to make the difference in their lives.  And show our local shelter they matter.  Bring what you can and bring as often as you can, even after the planes leave.  And maybe, go adopt one of these guys!  Contact the Anderson County Animal Shelter if you can help, or if you need information about this weekend's event.