Gov. Bev Perdue's Facebook fan page is being bombarded by animal rights activists who are urging her to investigate claims of abuse at a Robeson County animal shelter.
The posts, many by people with profile pictures that feature dogs or cats, began sometime before noon Tuesday and have continued an unrelenting assault.
Comments ask Perdue, a Democrat, things like "Have you ever heard the scream of terror from a dog being gassed to death?" or make suggestions such as "Perhaps this would be a good time to order your minions to CEAST AND DESIST already!"
Perdue is a dog owner and she posted a comment on her Facebook page in which she said she opposes the use of gas chambers to euthanize animals.
"Animal rights advocates have admirably campaigned hard for this cause and they should continue to press the General Assembly to come to a resolution that will treat animals humanely," Perdue wrote.
She included a link to the Veterinary Division of the N.C. Department of Agriculture, which enforces state regulations on euthanizing animals. The department is not a part of Perdue's administration.
UPDATE: Perdue filed a new update at 4:40 p.m.
To everyone concerned about allegations of animal cruelty in Robeson
County – I hear you and I appreciate your passionate calls for action.My office has contacted the Commissioner of Agriculture’s staff
directly, as well as the sheriff of Robeson County. I understand the
State Vet’s Office within the Department of Agriculture, which oversees
animal shelters in this state, has already sent an inspector to Robeson
County. I trust they will ensure that state laws are being properly
followed by the shelters there.Due to the high volume of posts – most of which are polite but some of
which could be construed as offensive – I am asking you to post only
comments to this status update. Do not post independently to the wall.
Posts to the wall will be archived, but will be deleted.Thank you for taking the time to publicly engage in issues that are
important to you.
Comments
The idiocy of these foolish and moronic activists...Blah Blah
March 12, 2010 - 8:42pm — suzannewman8You know what I have to say to you?....pooh... pooh...kah... kah... pee... pee...la... la...pee... pee...
This is one of the teachers that is doing the hitting.....
March 12, 2010 - 8:37pm — suzannewman8and then what happened?????????????
and..............
March 12, 2010 - 8:34pm — suzannewman8the little pig went weeeeeee...weeeeeeee...weeeeeeeeeeeee all the way home. Please do and go far way!
Wawawawaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
March 12, 2010 - 8:32pm — suzannewman8Why the hell should she be left out? What the hell is she in office to do? Sit on her ass and look old? Give me a break! She needs to get busy and stand up for truth and justice or is that what we need to do for her????????????????????????
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
March 12, 2010 - 12:48pm — suzannewman8WE HAVE SOME INTELLIGENCE ON THE BOARD!!
That's cause don't cha eat your young out their??????
March 12, 2010 - 12:45pm — suzannewman8We animal folks minds are o a tad bit higher level than you!!! WE LOOK AT THE FACTS AND THE WHOLE DAMED PICTURE! DO YOU STEP OUT OF YOUR HOUSE? YOU WATCH TV TO BE INFORMED AND LOL LISTEN TO THE CORRUPT POLICE!
ahhh your a sad case you are.....
March 12, 2010 - 8:28pm — suzannewman8YOU ARE THE COWARD LIVING IN A VERY MISINFORMED SMALL SMALL BOX!
spanking lol you have to be kidding!
March 12, 2010 - 8:29pm — suzannewman8If your any kind of parent you would go and say...that's not okay!!!!!!!! IS YOU KID BEING TORTURED, STAVED, YOU IGNORANT IDIOT!!! YOU THINK THE ANIMAL ABUSERS DON"T GO AFTER YOUR KIDS>>>>>LOOK UP SOCIOPATH......ignorant ass....Christ help us!!!!!
Wake up
March 11, 2010 - 9:20am — sneaky_peteWhen people protest this fervently, it is news, particularly in a state as politically sleepy as North Carolina. What the people are doing to Gov. Perdue's fb page isn't "bullying". It is called "petitioning the government for a redress of grievances," and it is a patriotic expression of our First Amendment rights.
Only a simpleton or a fascist would fail to realize that.
You mean you didn't know?
March 11, 2010 - 9:17am — sneaky_pete"And why is online bullying by one group being reported as news?"
When people protest this fervently, it is news, particularly in a state as politically sleepy as North Carolina. What the people are doing to Gov. Perdue's fb page isn't "bullying". It is called "petitioning the government for a redress of grievances," and it is a patriotic expression of our First Amendment rights.
Only a simpleton or a fascist would fail to realize that.
SkepticalGirl, are you banned on
March 10, 2010 - 11:13pm — Hot_E_lib_girlthe regular NandO site? Haven't seen you in a while.
Why is this news?
March 10, 2010 - 9:50pm — raleighlauraThe animal rights activists have been posting off-topic rhetoric on the Governor's Facebook page for ages. Why is this news now? And why is online bullying by one group being reported as news?
Humane Euthanasia
March 10, 2010 - 8:35pm — journey1It is my hope to increase awareness in NC of the treatment of animals in some of our shelters. The accusations against Robeson should be investigated promptly. The reason the governor's Facebook page was slammed is because so far all attempts to go through the other agencies and governing bodies has met with resistance and "passing the buck". I do not consider myself an activist but I am a tax paying NC resident with a love for all God's creatures. I have educated myself on this issue and I have concluded that humane euthanasia is NOT always practiced in each and every NC shelter. We have a responsibility to care for those who cannot care for themselves. The governor of our state can take action. She can order an investigation into the allegations at these shelters. The agencies that oversee these shelters can and should take complaints and issues seriously. We pay these people and they should do the job we pay them for. Robeson is not the only shelter with issues. Gaston County gasses their shelter animals. They also label the majority of them as unadoptable or "others" on their website. We want to know why. There was an effort in 2009 to pass a Humane Euthanasia Bill. We hope to see it in legislation again. For now we want the shelters to be held to the standards already on the books. It is our belief that they are NOT following the law. Investigate Governor Perdue! You may be as disappointed as I am to find what is truly happening in our state.
leave the Governer out of this?
March 10, 2010 - 5:53pm — WendyleighThe Governer is responsible for county departments and when county employees are breaking laws which are documented then this requires the Governer to respond. Inspectors of an animal shelter need to make random visits and not have appointments where the shelter can prepare itself to have things in order. Go ahead and sit outside this shelter while it is closed. Listen to the screams of the dogs being heartsticked which is a violation of NC laws to heartstick an animal who is not sedated or comatose. Screams like that are not possible from an animal that fits under the legal conditions for heartsticking. We in rescue have very good relationships with many other NC shelters who actually call us begging for us to get animals out. Sorry that we are disturbing your county by demanding rights for the animals in your shelter but we have the rights as we are the ones fixing your mess since NC residents have one of the lowest rates of spayed/neutered pets. How about becoming responsible citizens before you accuse us of being out of line.
Finally a good decision
March 10, 2010 - 5:41pm — SkepticalGirlNormally I think Bev is one big walking idiot with very few functioning brain cells. But this time I've got to give her praise for taking a stand to protect innocent animals. I hope this is followed up by proactive spay/neuter programs for all counties which will in the long run greatly reduce the amount of money required to run shelters, as well as reduce the suffering of animals. I really don't understand the vehemence of people who protest against helping animals. To me it shows ignorance and a lack of compassion. I donate monthly to several animal groups. People who don't won't to don't have to, but don't laugh at those of us who are trying to make a difference.
correction the governer did post a comment and deleted
March 10, 2010 - 5:39pm — WendyleighThis comment was left by the Governer or whom ever uses this facebook page and has since been deleted. It should be public record
Here was her alleged REPLY that has now been removed:
Bev Perdue We hear you all loud and clear. We will get back later today. It is unnecessary to keep posting about this because we are just as horrified about animal cruelty as you guys. There are many moving parts in government, and you need to let us do our job of better serving North Carolina. WE HEAR YOU, AND WE AGREE WITH MANY OF YOUR CONCERNS. 12:45pm
Bitter should resign from Dome
March 10, 2010 - 5:37pm — ishleyHis posts are usually off topic and rarely make any sense. It's a half-step away from Spam.
Animal Rights/Governor Perdue
March 10, 2010 - 5:36pm — dec653And why is Governor Perdue being bombarded and blamed for this? She, it appears to me and probably most of the citizens of our state, inherited this issue. She has recommended proper channels--it is the law! She, and her office, have been an open book! I, too, am a dog owner.
Animal Rights
March 10, 2010 - 5:22pm — Susie68I am not a coward nor do I hide behind my computer. I fight every day for animals to have humane treatment while in a shelter. And if you think gassing and heart sticks are humane then I suggest you watch it live as I have. We can do a much better job for these dogs lives. And to a better point why wont these shelters just turn them over to all the requesting rescue groups then you wont have to kill them. Many times I have waited for the release date to go save a dog just to have the facilities manager be a butt and put the dog down just for fun and to hurt me. Unless you walk the front line with some of us I suggest you not speak on this matter. If you are not a per lover this doesn't concern you anyway. So let us speak for those with no voice. I am not going away.. I have been doing this for over 20 years and I am not stopping now.
Hitting
March 10, 2010 - 4:31pm — Hot_E_lib_girlyah, I just read how spanking is allowed in govt schools.
these people are worried about how ANIMALS ARE TREATED????
Animal Rights
March 10, 2010 - 4:20pm — chelkingThe idiocy of these foolish and moronic activists only serves to undermine and inhibit the very basic cause they ignorantly pretend to champion or promote. If you want to pick a fight over animal rights with a compassionate and loving owner of a pet or pets, mind you're tongue and leave the Governor out of this nonsense. I have two dogs myself, and love them dearly for their purity and loyalty – as well as a cat who is 14 years of age and has kept my home rodent free for 14 years. Last time I checked, this very same group of whining protesters remained silent in the face of overwhelming evidence when a former State Trooper was caught on video stringing up his German Shepherd and kicking and beating the poor animal for disciplinary reasons. Most North Carolinians sympathized with the poor officer who was reprimanded for his actions, even though the behavior was just a few months removed from the public outrage of Michael Vick and his dog fighting ring. I fail to see the difference of what is, or what is not, humane or moral when you can't even draw a line in the sand between the treatment of a healthy and lively dog that sniffs out potential bombs at an airport to save lives when compared to a stray who is barely clinging to life due to a horrific, cancerous growth that has eaten away at it's back leg and infected to the point where the poor thing can't even survive by amputating the limb – the very same dog I picked up two weeks ago because of the civic notion or duty I have toward doing some greater good. Nowadays, nobility belongs to only those who preach from behind their computer – all I see is cowardice.
The N&O should apologize
March 10, 2010 - 4:16pm — newsjunkyThe N&O should apologize for calling the animals animals. And maybe a few resignations, too.
State Sovereignty is more important, Bev!
March 10, 2010 - 2:44pm — BitterEXdemocratRedeclare NC state sovereignty FOR THE CITIZENS Ma Bev! NOW...or RESIGN for incompetence.
It's a sorry happening
March 10, 2010 - 11:04am — IWonderI think he was unclothed on multiple counts. Gov., I pity that.
"Animal" ???
March 10, 2010 - 10:42am — AgentPiercemeanwhile in Raleigh, the "right" to even say the word "animal" is under assault by the N&O and the NAACP.
And speaking of "gas" ..... is Bill Barber involved in the Robeson County protest too?