Just another thing..regardless of what you say about Two Loons and or DDB..for arguments sake, say it is true about Two Loons..the same is true about Dogs Deserve Better..yes they have won awards..but at what cost? Have you ever noticed the begging for donations? Have you seen the evil that is going on there? Have you gone to their website and looked at the posts for help with chained dogs? and have you read their responses for help or suggestions? No , me neither as they IGNORE the cries for help. Why would a group such as DDB want to go to NC when they have their own dogs needing help in PA, Virginia and all other areas..It is time to wake up people and smell the rats..As for this AC..the manager is Michelle, so I am assuming it is a lady..and I am also sure that there are loads of dog lovers in this city..I believe and would urge the locals to stand up for the animals, and DEMAND changes..How in the right mind can they leave a dog ALONE before and DURING a hurricane..On the news people WERE URGED TO BRING THE ANIMALS INSIDE, and I am sure they did not mean INSIDE A PEN..DOGS BELONG INSIDE THE HOME..

Really, you think Two Loons is capable of ethically handling this case? Let me share with you a review of Two Loons from an Alabama rescue group: "Let me get this straight. Two Loons Dog Rescue is willing to crucify a dog owner on grounds of keeping a dog outside in a storm when in fact their own founder Jessica Vandett teathers her own "Rescues" one of which (a dothan rescue) was stolen from her yard and ended up in Arkansas Animal Control?!? Now THATS the pot calling the kettle black." "By the way.... I don't spread rumors. This is a proven fact. They have endangered multiple animals and have spent the last couple of days trying to "dig their teeth" into the Irene dog Flint. I can only hope for his case that he NEVER ends up in their "care". It's all about the publicity and dollar signs" "Just stating what my experience is with their "rescue" Most people have no clue of their history. They are simply bad news and I can only hope that Flint never has to endure what the sweet souls of past have with them. I noticed they stated that they will be offering assistance to Flints owners and have offered Flint a place in their "rescue" if the owners decide to surrender him. The word about the highly unethical rescue that is Two Loons MUST get out...."

This is pathetic... Your Two Loons group just jumps at the chance to bash another rescue every chance you get. It's just unbelievable. I get it..your mad about something ...This is not middle school anymore, there is no time for temper tantrums.

I know DDB has been around awhile, has done some great things ( look it up ) the group has won awards and has many members and contributors.

I am not a DDB member but am active in rescue and on the board of directors for rescue and I would be parting ways with any member that behaved like you folks are. This is just a total trainwreck since you have started your childish antics.
How about you take some of that energy and focus it on the dogs.
The shelters are overflowing in every state dogs are being pts daily just for space... I do belive there is plenty of work out there to be done rather than pointing fingers at another group because your jealous or something.
Get over yourselves and go help a dog or two.

It absolutely disgusts me that ANYONE would use this horrific situation as a means by which to bash Dogs Deserve Better. Dogs Deserve Better, from what I have witnessed, have done nothing but try to help this dog. They have offered their assistance. They have offered their thanks and support to Two Loon. On multiple attempts they had encouraged their supporters to refrain from harassment as well.

There is absolutely no evidence to support any of the claims made by Dr. Fiala and after reviewing the case I can clearly see why a judge upheld the decisions of Dogs Deserve Better in a court of law. I found the court documents in full here: http://www.pitbulletinlegalnews.com/breaking-news/101-fiala-v-dogs-deser...

I can only assume that Fiala and her supporter's bashing of this fantastic organization is a direct result of her multiple losses in court (in a case in which she was the plaintiff!) They have not provided a single reason why Dogs Deserve Better is an unfit organization. They have merely spread unsubstantiated rumors and gossip.

Using the plight of a dog to push a dishonest agenda is lower than low.

I truly hope this dog is safe and will eventually be turned over to a rescue for rehabilitation and rehoming.

FYI..the picture of the poor dog, sitting on top of a damn igloo, Irene, was circulated among many facebook pages..Not just DDB..the person who took this picture put it on FB and many jumped on the band wagon..As ususal , there was to be news coverage, which in turn can mean DONATIONS..Something DDB is very good at..Look at it, the VICK mansion was basically bought, due to the generousity of followers but also the constant nagging from DDB Head Quarters..I have never in my 70 years heard about a NON PROFIT rescue group purchasing such a large home..tell me why? What is the point. There are many dogs needing help, locally in Virginia, and surrounding areas that are being ignored, YES IGNORED..Only today, because of pressure from others, is a dog being helped. They do this NOT because of this dog, but they are now pushed into the corner and are not willing to lose face..As for Dr. Suzanna Fiala, there is only harasment coming from these people that are connected to DDB..It seems like that the Guru is always gone, or is whining about the amount of dogs, ( 8) AND she has help..and the other one, sits behind her computer all day long and bash and bash without knowing the facts of this lady doctor, who has been able to foster many dogs for DDB..As soon as she was asking VALID questions, and did research and found out the REAL story about DDB, and brought it to the surface that they scammed her by taking Joel away from the woman who nursed him back to health..Anyway they are apparently being investigated as we speak as they are not registered to collect donations all through the US..Reps are leaving due to this bullshit..Now as for Two Loons rescue, does it not make more sense to have a local rescue offer help?? They have done nothing else but being polite and to the point..They did not create drama. As for the AC and Manager, please understand the uproar also because the chosen manner of killing these poor dogs, GASSING..There is NOTHING more barbaric than this method, except maybe electrocuting them, and yes this happens too people..it is not soft music and a nice needle and going to sleep it is KILLING..I am appalled that in this day and age, the managers in many shelters are continuing to do this torture..As for the owners of Flyn, there is NO acceptable excuse whatsoever to have left a dog behind..oh btw..Dogs Deserve Better posted the names, email addresses and URGED people to contact the owners, they also mentioned the names of the employers..how low can you go DDB..Two Loons was straight forward and told everyone they could contact to stau put and wait for the press conference and to NOT contact the shelter, owners etc..Now THAT is PROFESSIONAL..don't you agree? as for the noted 5 prior visits to that home, it is my humble opinion, that is was 4 times too many..But then again, this area in the South as well as other Southern areas are KNOWN for the lack of respect for animals..it is time that Y'ALL wake up and start researching the proper managing of an animalshelter..not a drop off box to kill..SPAY AND NEUTER, HEART WORM Prevention, Rabies, NO CHAINING, NO PENNING..as for the accusation of Dr. Fiala's people stealing the Kentucky dog, Give your head a shake..Do you want the wholetruth and nothing BUT the TRUTH? A person posted on the DDB wall that there were a few dogs in Kentucky not being treated the way any dog should be treated..DDB of course IGNORED this..Many people found out, and a respectable rescue?advocay was contacted..the lady who tried to help was actually from the Animal Shelter, but had NO warrant..this case is actually FAR FROM OVER..Tis is typical DDB..pointing fingers so they "MIGHT" look good. get back to your real rescue work DDB and stop whining..I could write a lot more, but I will give others also a chance..Flyn or Irene I hope you are out of the pen and INSIDE the home where ALL dogs BELONG..at least I agree with that DDB statement..Dogs are PACK ANIMALS AND THEY LONG TO BE WITH THEIR HUMAN PACK..

Dogs Deserve Better swooped onto this story because they thought they could make some money off of it. There are so many chained dogs that people post on their page and they just ignore them. They are only interested in dogs that they think they can make money off of. The founder, Tamira Thayne LIVES in the Vick's mansion with eight dogs there and she blogs about how hard it is to take care of them. How in the world would she be able to take care of ONE more? They are bashing Dr. Fiala because she questioned them on money, and not being registered in about every state. A few days later they went into the doggie daycare and stole the dog. Those people are dirty and I'm so thankful that Flint didn't go to that organization. I applaud TWO LOONS for looking out for the ANIMALS and not money. I hope Flint gets well taken care of!

Obviously the animal laws iin this area are terrible and new legislation needs to happen.
BUT...... Something just doesn't add up here with this Two Loons Dog Rescue group who is supposed to be saving this dog... They have been bashing other rescue groups like crazy. Very unprofessional, focused on other rescues rather than their mission of helping dogs.
They suddenly come to save the day for a mixed breed owner surrender dog when their face book page clearly states they take mostly bully breeds, do NOT take owner surrenders AND that the rescue is full and can not take anymore dogs effective 8/25/11. ?????????????

Makes me wonder if one of these two loons actually knows the owner of this dog and is covering for them.

Someone needs to do some ethical investigating on this non profit organization called Two Loons Dog Rescue!!!!!!!!

One of my techs forwarded this dogs story to me and I have to say I am appalled at the reaction of the city of Greenville officials to this situation. This dog was not "just wet"...this dog was left behind in a hurricane. No one, including our most capaple meteorologists could predict the course or severity this storm took.

I am a veterinarian of over 30 years, have worked dozens of natural disasters for number of animal rescue groups and I have NEVER heard of a situation where an animal was not protected by law from extreme elements! Having grown up in an area of the country that had a number of hurricanes I have seen first hand what they are capable of, the damage they do to not only property...but human and animal flesh. Just looking at this photo you can clearly see that a branch had fallen over this dogs pen. An igloo dog house, bowl of soaking wet from the rain dog food and a bowl of storm water is NOT a safe environment!

I don't know the story of these owners, they could have very well been out of town and had put this dog in the care of a neighbor kid...I don't know. What I do know though is the complete LACK OF ACTION and LAME EXCUSES that have been made by city and county officials.

Yes, people are going to call about a dog they see in danger...especially one that has been locked up. And contrary to what Mr. Hawley stated I am sure people did call to help out. Are we supposed to stop caring though because it is "just a dog"? I would hope not! Good for the people who did do something! I would take that over complacency any day!

As a lifelong Greenville resident, I am absolutely ashamed at the actions, or rather lack thereof in regards to this situation. I am an animal advocate and am appalled at the laws here as well as all over the nation. However the focus is on Greenville right now and rightfully so. This dog deserves way better than what he is being given and the way he is being treated. By Greenville's own admission, it took FIVE, count them, FIVE trips to this home before removing the dog. Why was it necessary to make FIVE separate trips when you are now trying to say there were no laws broken and the dog is fine? If the dog was fine on the first trip by AC then there would be no need for a follow up, let alone 4 follow ups before taking action. To anyone attacking Dogs Deserve Better, please show me ANY group animal related ot otherwise that is "perfect". Fact is, "perfect" does not exist. The Fiala/Joel story is so shady it's not even worth addressing. If you want to know about it do some research and the facts are there and they don't reflect well for Fiala. She and her cult of fans have done everything to undermine DDB because of personal issues. This dog is NOT safe and should not be allowed back in the "care" of the owners. That dog is being abused no matter how you want to spin it. Way to drop the ball Greenville. How disappointing to call myself a resident here, I can't even put into words that are printable and will remain respectful although I am absolutely outraged.

I commend Pitt County Animal Shelter Manager Michele Whaley for trying to set the record straight.

"Dogs Deserve Better" is not an advocacy group, they are a terrorist group. Look no further than their actions. They posted the owner's names, home address, home phone number, employer information and phone numbers all over social network, and encouraged people who did not have the whole story to harass the dog's owners, up to and including getting them fired from their jobs. In the face of potential human tragedy, DDB encouraged people to clog the emergency lines even after this dog had been removed from its kennel. Not content to stop there they encouraged people to trespass on the owner's property and steal the dog not just now, but at any time in the future. All this without the benefit of the facts of the situation and long after the dog had been moved to a less exposed location.

The city's lack of response to this situation is outrageous. I hope the rescue groups continue to show what a sad city Greenville is. We need better laws protecting animals!!!