Saturday, July 24, 2010

Summerville, GA 3 "hoarder" dogs DIE MONDAY 7/26




PLEASE CROSSPOST~PLEASE FORWARD~PLEASE NETWORK ON BEHALF OF THESE THREE DOGS WHO WILL DIE ON MONDAY! PLEASE HURRY TO OFFER RESCUE TO THESE GOOD BOYS! THEY DON'T DESERVE TO DIE!


UPDATE!!!!:
Someone just sponsored the 3 at the shelter for 2 weeks of boarding while transport is arranged -- BUT they MUST have a rescue commitment first.
Someone is also offering to help drive some transport and someone is offering some sponsor money. Everyone is pulling for these guys!


These 3 Die Monday! They are seized from a hoarding situation. They are Amer. Bulldog/ Boxer mixes but are smaller than either breed. Through no fault of their own they lived their lives packed under a porch with too many other dogs to count. Now they will die without Rescue. Can't anyone help them?????
Splash
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16845429

Beaver
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16833846

Sargent
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16844913

These 3 pups seized from a hoarder in Chattooga County (Summerville, GA) are going to be euthanized Monday morning in the shelter. Can't anyone give them their second chance? These 3 one and a half year old brothers spent the first year of their lives kept under a porch with too many other dogs to count. They think the shelter is a wonderful place because there is plenty of food. These boys are very loving sweet dogs. They don't understand leashes well yet but they want to please and are trying hard. Please don't let them die at the shelter without ever knowing a real life!
We have posted and posted for them and so far no one wants to help them!
If there is any sponsor money available, we can pull them and put them in boarding until transport can be arranged.

-Suzanne
royalart@windstream.net (@windstream.net)


Chattooga County Animal Control
464 Red Oak Road
Summerville, GA 30747
706-857-0679
Fax Number is 706-857-0676
HOURS: 10 am - 4 pm, Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/chattoogacountyanimalcontrol.html


This is Billy the younger brother of the 3 boys pictured above. He is in a foster home but he still needs a rescue too!

Friday, July 23, 2010

JRT Lost Tuesday July 17, 2010 Lilburn, GA

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completely covering her left eye and most of her right. Large brown spot above back legs. 1/2 of this spot is darker than the other half. Extremely sweet and current on all shots. No collar but has a chip in her back.
7/20/2010
Lost Tuesday July 17, 2010 Lilburn, GA. Last seen on Main Street running towards Hwy 29. She escaped while we were on vacation.
Matt Forrester
191 Terry Lane NW, Lilburn 30047 GA - Phone number:
404-219-9615
We've had this dog since our second date and she is our 8.5 month olds best friend.
$$$ REWARD $$$
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7/25 - SPECIAL NEEDS TRANS-SENIOR LAB-WOUND ON HIS HEAD-PORT ST. LUCIE, FL TO GOOD HOPE, GA

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Please – Just 4 legs to get this sweet guy to me so I can get him feeling better.
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Thank you!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs035.ash2/35101_136891553012264_135125556522197_239434_4787858_n.jpg4 LEGS TO GO!!! WAY BEYOND URGENT!!! 7/25 - SPECIAL NEEDS TRANS-SENIOR LAB-WOUND ON HIS HEAD-PORT ST. LUCIE, FL TO GOOD HOPE, GA
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WAY BEYOND URGENT!!!! SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORT FOR SUNDAY, JULY 25!!!

Please, we desperately need to get this beautiful senior yellow lab named Bosley to this wonderful rescue in Good Hope, GA. He has a wound on his head that needs attention and he will get it just as soon as possible when he gets to rescue. He already has an appointment on Monday morning.

If you can help, contact me at miskeira@sbcglobal.net or you can call me on my cell at 313-806-2033. Please cross post to anyone you may know that can help. Thank you so much.

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Susan Turturice
OTRA Co-Owner/Michigan Co-Moderator/OTRA Verified Transport Coordinator
Co-Founder/Transport Coordinator/Volunteer for Something Special Castaways
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MO499.html
http://www.somethingspecialcastaways.org/index.html
E-mail: miskeira@sbcglobal.net or Susan@somethingspecialcastaways.org
Cell: 313-806-2033
Transport Coordinator/Volunteer for Adopt A Lab Indiana
Website: www.adoptalab.org
Transport Coordinator/Volunteer for Maine Lab Rescue
Licensed with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Food &
Rural Resources, Division of Animal Health and Industry
Member of Dogs Deserve Better - NO CHAINED DOGS!!!!
Website: www.dogsdeservebetter.org
I am an Animal Rescuer, My work is never done, My home is never quiet,
My wallet is always empty, But my heart is always full. In the game of life,
I've already won!!!
Susan-Mom to:
Willow-rescued 10/02
Jolie-rescued 8/04
Zeppy-rescued 10/04
Josahgayle-rescued 4/09
Bear-rescued 3/10
Keira waiting at the bridge 9/26/03
Samantha waiting at the bridge 8/21/08
Ginger waiting at the bridge 3/14/09
Reggie waiting at the bridge 3/28/09
Lincoln waiting at the bridge 9/5/09
Sparky waiting at the bridge 12/1/09

Transport Help Needed for
Senior Yellow Lab
Miami, FL to Good Hope, GA

SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010

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Transport Coordinator:
Susan Turturice - miskeira@sbcglobal.net
or call at 313-806-2033 - Cell or 313-875-6654 - Home
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THIS TRANPORT WILL BE MONITORED BY SUSAN TURTURICE
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PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AND PROVIDE:
Name:
Email:
Address:
Home City/State:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Vehicle Description:
License Plate:
Emergency Contact: (Name and phone number)
Description: (Height and hair)
References: (Vet, rescue, adoption, personal, previous transport, etc.)
Preferred meeting Place:
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TEMPORARY FOSTER: Dogs & Cats Forever, Inc.
No- Kill Animal Shelter
Website: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/dogsandcatsforever.html
Name: Chelsey Conklin
Email: DnCForeverInc@aol.com
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Cell : 772-528-1962
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RECEIVING RESCUE: SOS Labrador Retriever Rescue, 501c3, pending
Contact: Sabrina Sweeney
Good Hope, GA
E-mail: garciaclan@monroeaccess.net
Home: 770-207-4924
Cell: 404-557-2911
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REASON FOR TRANSPORT: Going to approved rescue
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Passenger – Bosley - Senior Yellow Lab
NAME: Bosley
BREED: Senior Yellow Lab
SEX: Male
AGE: Approx. 8 years old
SIZE/WEIGHT: Approx. 65 lbs.
SPAY/NEUTERED: Will be altered in rescue
SHOT UTD: Yes
DEWORMED: Yes
RABIES VACCINE & TAG: Yes
OK WITH DOGS: Yes
OK WITH KIDS: Yes
HOUSE TRAINED: Don’t know
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
SPECIAL NEEDS: HAS A WOUND ON HIS HEAD. HE HAS AN
VET APPOINTMENT ON MONDAY MORNING
DOES THE DOG RIDE
WELL IN A CAR: Either tethered or crated
ADDITIONAL INFO: Very sweet boy
PLEASE PROVIDE: Collar, leash, vet records, health certificate
ITEMS NEEDED: Crate or harness if desired - NOT provided
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10 minutes will be allowed between transfers for potty
breaks, watering and loving on this beautiful furbaby.
Please make sure you have an extra leash, paper towels,
doggie wipes, newspaper, water bowls, water and some
treats. Feel free to take pictures of them during the trip
for all to see. Make sure your cell phones are charged.
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DON’T FORGET THE PAPERWORK!!!

**** Beginning of Transport ****

SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010

PICK UP POINT TO BE DETERMINED

FILLED - THANK YOU CHELSEY
Leg 1: Port St. Lucie, FL to Yeehaw Junction, FL
54 miles – 55 minutes
TIME: 8 am – 8:55 am (EDT)

FILLED - THANK YOU RONNI
Leg 2: Yeehaw Junction, FL to Kissimmee, FL
56 miles – 55 minutes
TIME: 9:05 pm – 10 am (EDT)

NEEDED
Leg 3: Kissimmee, FL to Ocala, FL
90 miles – 1 hour, 30 minutes
TIME: 10:10 am – 11:40 am (EDT)

FILLED - THANK YOU JUDY
Leg 4: Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL
40 miles – 45 minutes
TIME: 11:50 am – 12:35 pm (EDT)

FILLED - THANK YOU JUDY
Leg 5: Gainesville, FL to Lake City, FL
46 miles – 50 minutes
TIME: 12:45 pm – 1:35 pm (EDT)

FILLED - THANK YOU JAY
Leg 6: Lake City, FL to Valdosta, GA
66 miles – 1 hour, 10 minutes
TIME: 1:45 pm – 2:55 pm (EDT)

NEEDED
Leg 7: Valdosta, GA to Tifton, GA
49 miles – 55 minutes
TIME: 3:05 pm - 4 pm (EDT)

NEEDED
Leg 9: Tifton, GA to Macon, GA
105 miles – 1 hour, 40 minutes
TIME: 4:10 pm – 5:50 pm (EDT)

NEEDED
Leg 9: Macon, GA to Social Circle, GA
84 miles – 1 hour, 20 minutes
TIME: 6 pm – 7:20 pm (EDT)

SABRINA WILL PICK HIM UP IN SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

THE INFO IS TO BE SHARED ONLY AMONG
THE PARTICIPANTS OF THIS TRANSPORT,
PLEASE RESPECT EACH OTHERS CONFIDENTIALITY!!!!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Countdown to November: Rock the Vote for Animal Welfare

Share on Twitter: RT @seprr Countdown to November: Rock the Vote in Georiga for Animal Welfare http://ht.ly/2eGa0 #gapolitics #petrescue

Thanks to all who shared and used the Slate to help pick those candidates who are willing to deal with the Animal Welfare problems here in Georgia.  The votes are in and the vote count is mostly complete.

Now that we know the most of the final field of candidates for November, we really need to AMP up our lobbying!Lobbying can also be for cats & dogs, not just for the "Fat Cats"!

Lobby the officials in your district to promote and represent your own passionate interests. From outside the state, you can also apply pressure. The big business donors do it all the time. Please do for the sake of the animals!

Here is the plan!
Step One: Suggest to ALL your  Friends & Rescue Contacts the SEPRR Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/seprr. The more active members, the more clout our voices will have in November. (Please DO continue to post your URGENT RESCUE POSTINGS and TRANSPORTS on the Fan Page. If you need need personal assistance or training to do so, please do call.)

Step Two: Use the Discussion page to spotlight your district's Candidate's position regarding Animals. Please do not use partisan rhetoric. Our movement is for the animals, not for any national party's agenda.
For Animals: http://ht.ly/2eEGl 
Against Animals: http://ht.ly/2eEMH

Step Three: Contact your candidates PERSONALLY, to make them aware of the situation.
Look them up here: http://www.legis.state.ga.us
Check our their voting records too! http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/votes/hvotes.htm

Perhaps send them a link to our Free Spay and Neuter Initiative for Georgia http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Reform-Animal-Welfare-Laws This is an actionable plan that will save thousands of animals and save Millions in Tax Dollars at a time when Georgia budgets are unfunded by tax revenues. They want some good ideas to save money. This is the best idea ever. Save our animals and help the budget at the same time.

Step Four: Contact the media if you have reach. Bring them into the conversation.

Step Five: Remain hopeful, keep active. We will eventually prevail in putting a stop to all the killing. Nothing good ever comes easy int his world.

All current results are here on the Secretary of State's official results page.
http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/election_results/2010_0720/
Note to Newbies: This is a primary election. This means each office can have two winners, one for each of the two parties, Republican and Democrat. Other parties in Georgia do not participate in the Primary Election.
Thank you for your passion, love, and support.

All the best!

Georgia Primary Election: Results and how our Animal Welfare Slate performed!

Share on Twitter: RT @seprr: GA Primary Election Results are in. http://ht.ly/2eEuF #gapolitics #petrescue

The votes are in and the count is mostly complete.

All current results are here on the Secretary of State's official results page.

Use the Discussion Page to post any candidates you know about who do support Animal Welfare in Georgia. Be sure to include their District, web page, and anything of note they do to protect Animals in Georgia. 

Conversely, if you know of a politician who is actively opposed to reasonable reforms, such as J.B. Powell (Dept of Ag Candidate) or Mark Butler (Dept of Labor Candidate), please ACCURATELY state your opinion and provide as much evidence as possible to increase the credibility of the criticism.

Note to Newbies: This is a primary election. This means each office can have two winners, one for each of the two parties, Republican and Democrat. Other parties in Georgia do not participate in the Primary Election.

SE PET RESCUE RAILROAD’s Animal Welfare Slate
: Supports Animal Welfare   X: Actively opposes Animal Welfare Bills.
Dept of Agriculture:  
WON Gary Ward Black Sr. (R)WON X J.B. Powell (D) 
Attorney General
LOST
Bob Teilhet (D)
State School Superintendent:
LOST ✓Brian Westlake (D)

Insurance Commissioner:
LOST
 Tom Knox (R)
Department of Labor:WON X Mark Butler (R) actively opposed the Anti-Gassing & Anti-Freeze Bills
Candidates for Governor:RUNOFF (vs N. Deal) Karen Handel (R) 
LOST
 Dubose Porter (D) 
WON Roy Barnes (D)
Candidates for Lt. Governor 
WON
 Carol Porter (D) Hands On Rescuer and Advocat
Adding to list
WON (unopposed) Casey Cagle (R)
The following officials have demonstrated support of Animal Welfare bills in the House. 
LOST✓ Tom Knox (R)
WON
(unopposed)  Michelle Henson (D)
WON
(in a squeaker) ✓ Rashad Taylor (D)
WON
(unopposed) Edward Lindsey (R) House Majority Whip)  
Other Candidates of Note:   Mary Norwood (Disqualified by Fulton County Board of Elections)
AJC News:  Mary Norwood throws herself on the mercy of the Fulton County election board




SE PET RESCUE RAILROAD’s Animal Welfare Slate

We sent this out via Twitter & Facebook yesterday for folks to use.
One person we failed to mention was Brian Westlake, who is a pet lover.
Though new to the movement, is sympathetic to the problem and wants change.

SE PET RESCUE RAILROAD’s Animal Welfare Slate
: Supports Animal Welfare   X: Actively opposes Animal Welfare Bills.
Dept of Agriculture:  Gary Ward Black Sr. (R)    X J.B. Powell (D) 
Attorney General: Bob Teilhet (D)
Insurance Commissioner  Tom Knox 
Department of Labor X Mark Butler (R) actively opposed the Anti-Gassing & Anti-Freeze Bills
Candidates for Governor  Karen Handel (R)   Dubose Porter (D) 
[(maybe) Roy Barnes (D) 
Candidates for Lt. Governor   Carol Porter (D) Hands On Rescuer and Advocat
The following officials have demonstrated support of Animal Welfare bills in the House. 
 Tom Knox,   Michelle Henson,   Rashad Taylor,   Edward Lindsey (R House Whip),   Able Mabel Thomas  
Other Candidates of Note:   Mary Norwood



Monday, July 19, 2010

URGENT Ga Voters READ TODAY! Slate of Animal Welfare Friendly Candidates

Dear SEPRR, 
Many of you are either in Georgia, drive down here to rescue our animals, or work hard for reform from wherever you reside.. In Georgia, The Primary election is an often overlooked voting day with VERY low voter turn out. Animal activists have a real chance to seed the field with candidates who have demonstrated support of Animals and their proper treatment. 
This slate identifies candidates who actively support Animal Welfare and, if elected, would actually work to improve matters here in Georgia. In a few cases, we identify candidates who actively worked against Animal Welfare issues. We will also mention officials and candidates support SEPRR's Initiative for Animal Welfare Reformhttp://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Reform-Animal-Welfare-Laws
Caveat: We do not lend any weight based upon party or any other political position. It is ONLY based upon demonstrated support for or against Animal Welfare in Georgia. We will mention which Party each candidate is associated with simply because many of you will want to highlight this for the party you personally prefer. This is as far as we go with the partisan politics.
Track the Election!A good jumping off point for Election Race Coverage is here: http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/  Peach Pundit may be another place to jump into the fray. http://www.peachpundit.com/ We are NOT endorsing either news source, just presenting a good place to jump in the water.

Dept of Agriculture
In terms of scope of power and the potential impact upon the plight of animals in Georgia, the Director of the Dept. of Agriculture, currently Tommy Irwin, is the most important office besides the Governor's race or perhaps the Attorney General.

During Irwin's record-breaking tenure, little has been done to improve the operations of Animal Control in our state in regards to reducing the need to euthanize animals in our shelters, all at tax payer expense. There is still no duty to report animal control shelter operational statistics to the Department. Regulations are lax. Enforcement is intermittent perhaps even understaffed. Inspections are scheduled. Shelter managers can anticipate when inspections occur. There are NO records or data tracked by or analyzed by the Department, therefore any statistics for Euthanasia, such as the related costs and the numbers killed, have been undertaken by various groups such as ourselves, SPOT Society, HSUS, GVAW, etc.
This article generated by Animal Welfare activist Ellen Graben, highlights all the current candidates for the Dept of Agriculture. (Graben has NOT endorsed this Slate, nor does she have anything to do with our organization.) Graben takes a different approach, refraining from endorsing or criticizing candidates. She has given the reader all the links and information to inform themselves. In any case, it is a great article! If you can't access Facebook or Twitter, we will be sending a copy of the posting via this email list. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/note.php?note_id=409293773043&id=100000500693168&ref=nf

(Twitter: rt @seprr Read before you VOTE in GA! CHANGE in the Wind for GA's Animals, Shelters, & Rescues (Part I) http://ht.ly/2dyYO #gapolitics)
 Gary Ward Black Sr. (R) insiders are predicting this to be current the front runner, given polling results, his access to funding sources, and overall reach. The good news: he has stated he will do "right" by the animals in our state. 
X J.B. Powell (D) during the negotiations to pass the Animal Fighting Bill, ending the fighting of ALL animals in Georgia, he objected to the inclusion of Cock Fighting.

Attorney General
Bob Teilhet (D) 
actively supports animal welfare issues.

Insurance Commissioner
   Tom Knox deserves Honorable Mention. He fought long and hard to pass the Anti-Gassing Bill. His efforts were successful. Georgia will soon put into the past the gassing of animals in our shelters.

Department of LaborWhile we do not have evidence in support of the field of candidates in terms of Animal Welfare Support, we can tell you who has NOT supported Animal Welfare Reform, and has worked hard to oppose changes.

X Mark Butler (R)
 has consistently voted against reform measures. Specifically, he actively opposed the Anti-Gassing Bill and the Anti-Freeze Bill (which makes Anti-freeze unpalatable to children and animals to reduce incidence of poisoning.)

Candidates for Governor
Recommendation: Republican: Karen Handel  Democrat: Dubose Porter

 Karen Handel (R) Has spoken several times on behalf of animal welfare. She even makes the rounds to rescue events during her campaign. http://arf.savethehorses.org/ She also wrote a loose endorsement for the SEPRR's Animal Welfare Reform Initiative. She would not sign the petition on the grounds that it would be awkward to the legislative process if she were the governor, and her petition signature was noticed by opponents. I can't claim to understand this rationale, but I suspect she is trying to do things the most ethical way possible.

 Dubose Porter (D) Hailing from South Georgia near Dublin and Warner-Robbins, his wife is running for Lt. Governor. His wife runs a chain of local papers.  They use these papers to generate awareness of various animal welfare issues as they arise in those communities. Topics are Dog Fighting, Rescue, Cruelty. The two of them are squarely in support of companion animal rights. http://www.porterforgeorgia.com/

Roy Barnes (D)  and former Governor As an attorney, he defended a client who was responsible for the starving to death of a one or two dozens horses. He prevailed and the client was exonerated. It is certainly a lawyers duty to defend their clients, so this is not necessarily damning comment. During his last tenure a Governor, it may be said if he helped Animals by allowing the Spay & Neuter license tag program to pass. 
The other  Candidates for Governor don't bear any mention since they have not demonstrated any support whatsoever of Animal Welfare Issues.

Note: Current Governor Perdue (R) has done practically nothing to improve the plight of Georgia's animals. The factory farming bill passed during his administration, significantly reducing the standards for care of livestock during the "production cycle". In the last few weeks, he took a stab at Companion Animals, redirecting the funds from the Spay and Neuter License Tag program to the General Budget.
Candidates for Lt. Governor
  Carol Porter (D)  Similar to here husband, Dubose who is also running for an office, she has leveraged her chain of local south Georgia newspapers to increase awareness of animal welfare issues.She is personally involved hands-on with day to day animal rescue.. fostering, pulling, adopting.

No other candidates, R or D,  have any demonstrated track record in support of Animal Welfare Issues.

The following officials have demonstrated support of Animal Welfare bills in the House. 

 Tom Knox,   Michelle Henson,   Rashad Taylor,  
 Edward Lindsey (R House Whip),   Able Mabel Thomas
If other SEPRR members know about their own candidates in their districts, such as the House of Reps or Senators, then please add them to the related Discussion item on the Fan Page. 


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NOTE: SEPRR has not filed as a 501C3. Therefore, we can speak freely about political candidates as they relate to our mission of Animal Welfare Awareness and Reform.
Donations are accepted, but NOT tax deductible.This summer, we will get rolling on the charitable side, supporting rescues & shelters with grants, etc, but that is still under planning.
Donations can be sent via mail to SEPRR c/o Convivia Group PO Box 250712 Atlanta GA 30325
Checks can be made payable to SEPRR.
NOTE: About the numbers in the Animal Welfare Reform Petition Coversheet:
Euthanasia, Budgets, and Taxes: The numbers game of life and death.Since there is no duty to report, or duty to respond to survey forms from the public, the data is incomplete, and we can only use statistical modeling to estimate the numbers of animals killed and the related costs to the tax payer. Our group defends the numbers that 644,000 animals annually are euthanized in Animal Controls in Georgia, at an related cost of $220 million annually. GVAW has a recent survey that points to a much lower number, 240,000 animals annually, but that is the actual number reported, and does not statistically infer the total number for the rest of the state that did not respond to the survey. Given the low response rate, the 240,000 number statistically support's SEPRR's number.

Other Candidates to Note: It should also be mentioned that   Mary Norwood, former Atlanta Mayoral candidate and a denied access "candidate" in the Fulton County Commission Chairperson race, wrote a clear endorsement of SEPRR's Animal Welfare Initiative, and may have supported a test project in Fulton, in conjunction with other counties, if she had been given access to the ballot, which has been denied upon a technicality where she filed her forms 4 hours late. 30,000 voters signatures were ignored by the Fulton County Board of Elections. The Director who led this denial is an appointee. He was appointed by the incumbent Fulton County Chairman, Eaves, who also led the suit to throw out 8,000 other signatures. Why does this matter? These same players make decisions about who and who manages that Fulton County Animal Control. If they play the game this way with Norwood, what do you think they will do when it comes to decisions about the shelter?