Woman Who Sheltered Hurricane Florence Animals Is Arrested

A North Carolina woman was arrested Friday after 27 dogs and cats she took in during Hurricane Florence were confiscated from her shelter, investigators revealed.

Tammie Hedges, founder of Crazy’s Claws N Paws animal rescue, has been charged with practicing veterinary medicine without a license. She’s also charged with soliciting a donation of tramadol, a prescription painkiller sometimes used for dogs and cats. . .

In a statement, Wayne County officials said animal control officers had “serious concern regarding the practice of veterinary medicine without a license and the presence of controlled substances.”

Supporters are rushing to her defense. An online fundraising page has collected more than $11,000 for her legal defense as of Sunday night. (Read more from “Woman Who Sheltered Hurricane Florence Animals Is Charged With Practicing Veterinary Medicine Without License” HERE)

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