CBS 46 News Anchor States On Air:
“It’s strange that (Bartow County Animal Control) wouldn’t have social media in place already.”
In Response to Natalie Rubino’s Comment:
“The assistant director at Bartow County Animal Control tells us they are looking into creating a website or Facebook page where they could post pictures of stray animals that they receive.”
That’s Just The Tip of The Strange Iceberg
Not having a website to post pictures of stray animals received is just the tip of the strange iceberg for what they are not doing in Bartow County.
CBS 46 News reports on a Bartow Family’s Story.
The family dog has gone missing. They look everywhere.
They call, post, place signs.
A frequent problem in Bartow County as they don’t tell the public what’s happening at Animal Control.
It’s Bartow County’s Dirty Little Secret.
The Family Finds Out…
Their dog WAS at Bartow Animal Control. The Shelter confirms.
Tells the family to pick up on Monday.
But when they get to BCAC Monday morning…It’s closed.
And, on Tuesday, when they return for their beloved family member…
The pet is no longer there.
It has been transferred to the very organization that is responsible for providing this service to the community.
And…
They won’t give the pet back…
Without an adoption payment of $199.
Dirty Little Articles
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That’s How It Works
That’s how it works in Bartow County at Bartow County Animal Control and Etowah Valley Humane Society.
And It’s Why We Awarded
Bartow County
The Most Apathetic Shelter Award
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
To Do List:
Assess If You Are
Okay with This Set Up
Assess for yourself…
If the way in which BCAC, EVHS and Bartow County acts in regard to its animals is in accordance with your own values, ethics, morals and the responsibility you carry as a member of our Georgia community.
If they don’t…
Make Some Noise
Let Bartow County know Metro Atlanta will no longer tolerate the apathy that runs rampant in their animal control.
Demand Accountability
Demand Bartow County Animal Control and Etowah Valley Humane Society account for their actions.
And inactions.
Account for all animals that interacted with each facility.
Including the outcome of that interaction.
For all the animals in their charge.
Demand Fiduciary Responsibility
Demand no more 80% plus of the budget go into the pockets of the people and less than 2% for the animals.
Demand fiduciary responsibility of the monies they are entrusted with.
Demand a Responsible Shelter Manager Company
Demand a responsible shelter management company run Animal Control.
One not linked to the good ole boy network currently in place.
Ask Those Members of Your Community
In an Unique Position to Serve as Watchdog…
The Journalists of Your Community
To Ask The Questions of Bartow County – Bartow County Animal Control and Etowah Valley Humane Society.
To Get Reliable, Accurate Facts.
To Pursue the Truths of the Situation.
To Loyally Report these Truths to The Citizens – Putting the Public Interest and the Truth above their own self-interest or assumptions.
Without Fear of Favor.
Without Ignoring Certain Citizens’ Concerns.
While Not Exploiting their Allegiances.
But, Instead Using Their Unique Position to Serve as a Watchdog over Whose Power and Position Affect The Community.
To Provide a Forum for Public Criticism and Compromise – a Privilege and a Responsibility of the Role They Are In.
To Tell The Story Completely in Which The Significant is Given Greater Visibility than the Trivial.
To Use Their Moral Compass once They Have Gathered and Assessed…
To Display Their Sense of Ethics and Responsibility.
To Give this Information to the Public so The Community can make Better Decisions about Their Lives and The Community in which They Live.
The Definition of Journalism as provided by the American Press Institute.
Call, Write, Text, Fax
Bartow County:
Steve Taylor, County Commissioner,
Peter Olson, County Administrator
Jo Taylor, Chief Financial Officer
Kathy Gill, Certified County Clerk
135 W Cherokee Ave
Suite 251
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-387-5030
770-387-5023 Fax
The State of Georgia:
Nathan Deal, Governor
Office of the Governor
206 Washington Street
111 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
LifeLine Animal Project
Bartow County does not have to get LIfeLine Animal Project to run their animal control.
BUT…
The animals of Bartow County need A Life Line.