Photo credits: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services/Operation MoveOut
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has taken operation of the All Creatures Great and Small animal shelter in Hendersonville. The effort is named "Operation MoveOut." Download high res version
A dog is occupied and content with a few toys to keep him busy. Toys have been donated to Operation MoveOut by PetSmart Charities and people from the community. Download high res version
Mercedes was treated by veterinarians for wounds sustained days earlier in a dog fight. Veterinarians had to shave her neck around the bites. They will keep the wounds clean and Mercedes happy until she is better. Download a high res version
The dog will stay under veterinary care until it is healed or transferred to a foster home that has experience with injured animals. Download high res version
Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Mary Ann McBride takes time out to pet one of the many sweet dogs left at the shelter. Download a high res version
A volunteer from The Humane Society of the U.S. and Matt Herlocker, director of emergency services for the United Animal Nations, spend some time getting to know the cats. Download high res version
Laurel Ley and another PetSmart Charities employee unload a van of crates for the dog room at Operation MoveOut. Download high res version
Volunteers unpack and set up dog crates in the room where the public will be able to choose from available dogs. Download high res version
Updated
May 21, 2008
NCDA&CS Veterinary Division Animal Welfare Section, David Marshall, DVM, State Veterinarian Mailing Address:1030 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1030 Physical Address: 2 W. Edenton Street, Room 348, Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: (919) 715-7111; FAX: (919) 733-6431
