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CABARRUS COUNTY — Another Cabarrus County resident is coming forward with concerns about the Cabarrus County Animal Control shelter and staff.

The facility and its management has been heavily scrutinized ever since a pit bull was shot and killed by an Animal Control officer several months ago. Public outrage from that case is causing county leaders to consider reforming Cabarrus County animal control policies.

Tamara Gaspar used to have another cat named Snowflake, until one day the cat snuck outside. Gaspar figured that like most cats, she would come home. Unfortunately she did not, a neighbor found the cat and took her to to the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter with all good intentions that the cat would be in good hands. In less than 48 hours, the cat was put down, which Gaspar found was in blatant violation of North Carolina general states.

Gaspar said that according to the rules, her cats should have been given a minimum of 72 hours. She said that the law also states even if the animal was owner surrendered, proof of ownership and paper work is required to be filed. Further problems include the police report was filed a day after Snowflake was put to death. She also said she was never given the chance to reclaim Snowflake, or for the cat to be adopted.

For all of the above reasons, that Gaspar is filing an appeal, asking that the Cabarrus County Animal Control Shelter is to make available qualified animals to the public for adoption.