| Number | 19681 |
| Subject | Animals |
| Source | Fox News |
| State | NC |
| Year | 2002 |
| Publication Date | Sept. 25 |
| Summary | Fox 8 WGHP investigates an animal rescue shelter's claim that it takes care of pets until they are adopted. The reporters unveil an ugly scheme: While the public donates $50 per pet to have it offered for adoption, the kennel sends the majority of the animals straight to the county shelter for euthanasia. The investigation exposes wrongdoing by Ann Banks, director of the Banks Animal Rescue Kennel and former sheriff's employee. After the broadcast Banks was arrested on animal cruelty charges. |
| Category | Contest Entry |
| Pages | 8 |
| Keywords | TAPE;TRANSCRIPT;FOI;BARK;cats;dogs;undercover investigations;hidden camera |
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