Reclaiming Dog From Shelter

Summary

You may have a right to reclaim your dog without paying adoption fees. In North Carolina, animal shelters usually hold pets for 72 hours before they become eligible for adoption. If fees are waived, adoption requirement might be negotiable. Consult with a local attorney or legal aid service to understand your rights and possibly assist with negotiating with the shelter. Legal Aid of North Carolina in Kinston can be a helpful resource.

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Animal Control picks up my dog brings her to shelter. When informed I'm on the way to a funeral in convington Georgia. I live in kinston NC. The shelter calls and inform me i have to speak with animal control to get her back. I never got animal control on the phone but left messages everytime i called. I go in, in person once i returned home. They tell me i have to pay $*. We're on a fix income. My husband is a vet and I'm in the application process for disability. It's the middle of the month so i try to raise the money with gofundme. Nothing, during this time I have left several messages to the Director of health department and come today my calls were returned saying they will wave the fees. I call the shelter and they say wont release my dog to me. I have to adopt her for $* that i do not have.
Based on your situation:
- You may have a right to reclaim your dog without paying adoption fees.
- In North Carolina, animal shelters usually hold pets for * hours before they become eligible for adoption.
- If fees are waived, adoption requirement might be negotiable.
Did you receive any formal notices about your dog from the shelter or animal control?
No i did not.
That's unfortunate. You may want to consult with a local attorney or legal aid service. They can help you understand your rights and possibly assist with negotiating with the shelter. Would you like help finding legal aid services in your area?
Yes please.
Sure, I can help with that. Could you please confirm if you're still in Kinston, NC?
Yes
Great, for legal aid in Kinston, NC, you might consider reaching out to:

Legal Aid of North Carolina


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * W Bright St, Kinston, NC *
Website: www.legalaidnc.org
Okay thank you.
You're welcome, ****. Should you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your situation.