Best Friends held a candlelight vigil for the 145 dogs killed by the NC shelter and ok'd by the HSUS... While its ok to stop dog fighters, there is no reason that the dogs should die. They should be evaluated and if sound and if there are rescues or people to take them that would be fine. But to kill 145 dogs INCLUDING puppies that were born in the shelter after the mother dogs were confiscated is just out and out WRONG..
A bell was rung for each dog killed, and by the time it was over 145 collars lay on a dog bed in memory of every dog killed..
Do not let history repeat itself. North Carolina residents are urged to contact your state Senator and Representatives to request a redraft of North Carolina Statute NC 67-1 - 4.1 (a)(1).• Find your state legislators here by inputting your zip code + 4 (scroll down page, right hand column).• Insist that the following language from North Carolina Statute NC 67-1 - 4.1 (a)(1) be removed from the definition of Dangerous Dog: “Any dog owned or harbored primarily or in part for the purpose of dog fighting, or any dog trained for dog fighting.” Please also remind your legislators that all dogs are individuals and should be evaluated as such, not grouped together by breed.
