NCVMA Members Provide Veterinary Care to More Than 60 Dogs Rescued from Sampson County Commercial Dog Breeder
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Dedicated to Providing Compassionate Animal Care and Quality Medicine to Rescued Dogs
Raleigh, NC, March 01, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.ncvma.org/) has announced that three of its members are providing veterinary care and treatment to more than 60 dogs rescued from a commercial dog breeder in Sampson County on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The Sampson County Sheriff’s Office asked the Humane Society of the United States, SPCA of Wake County and Guilford County Animal Shelter to help with the rescue of the animals, and the NCVMA was called in to assist with medical treatment. The dogs, which include a variety of small breeds, are suffering from a multitude of untreated medical conditions and are being treated at an emergency shelter in Kenly, N.C.
NCVMA members who are providing treatment include Dr. Sandy Albright of Crossroads Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Ginger Templeton of Falls Village Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh and Dr. Dana Lewis of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice.
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“It is always heartbreaking to hear of dogs living in such terrible conditions,” said Claire Holley, executive director of the NCVMA. “The NCVMA and its members are proud to provide support and care for these animals in this situation.”
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- PetSmart Charities is providing the necessary food, supplies and enrichment items for the dogs.
About The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association:
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) is a professional organization of veterinarians dedicated to compassionate animal care and quality medicine. The NCVMA promotes integrity and excellence in veterinary medicine, provides the highest quality continuing education programs and conferences, supports its members through public relations and marketing efforts to the public and governing officials, lobbies on behalf of the interests of the entire profession, and serves as an advocate and voice for veterinary medicine in the state. For more information, visit http://www.ncvma.org/, or call (800) 446-2862 or (919) 851-5850.
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NCVMA members who are providing treatment include Dr. Sandy Albright of Crossroads Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Ginger Templeton of Falls Village Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh and Dr. Dana Lewis of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice.
Quotes:
“It is always heartbreaking to hear of dogs living in such terrible conditions,” said Claire Holley, executive director of the NCVMA. “The NCVMA and its members are proud to provide support and care for these animals in this situation.”
New Media Content:
NCVMA’s Twitter Page:
http://www.twitter.com/NCVMA
Details:
- PetSmart Charities is providing the necessary food, supplies and enrichment items for the dogs.
About The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association:
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) is a professional organization of veterinarians dedicated to compassionate animal care and quality medicine. The NCVMA promotes integrity and excellence in veterinary medicine, provides the highest quality continuing education programs and conferences, supports its members through public relations and marketing efforts to the public and governing officials, lobbies on behalf of the interests of the entire profession, and serves as an advocate and voice for veterinary medicine in the state. For more information, visit http://www.ncvma.org/, or call (800) 446-2862 or (919) 851-5850.
Jennifer Fair
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
jennifer@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com
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