Post by James Curry on Apr 28, 2006 10:30:22 GMT -5
Attorney General Charles Foti Opens Inquiry into Humane Society of the
United States
March 27, 2006: (Baton Rouge, LA)-Attorney General Charles C. Foti,
Jr.,
announced today that his office has opened an Inquiry into
Allegations
involving funds raised for t /owner
Reunions by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The
Attorney General's
Office is asking the HSUS for an accounting of all Funds HSUS raised
For
the purpose of pet rescue and reunion with pet Owners in the Aftermath
of
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Attorney General's office has
received numerous
Complaints from Pet owners about problems many are having finding
Their pets
following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Through its associationWith o
ther
animal Welfare organizations nationwide, HSUS has documented And
placed
Animals in shelters around the country, often Resulting in the
Displaced pets' adoption. In some cases, pet owners Claim that those
Who are
currently caring for the displaced pets are Refusing to Reunite the
pet with
the proper owners. "Once again we will be on the lookout to make sure
That
those who seek To raise money for hurricane victims in our state, do
Exactly
what They claim to do when soliciting funds," stated General Foti,
"While I
Commend the work of the many wonderful charitable Organizations that
Have
come forward to help us in our time of need, I Also want people To
know that
they cannot take advantage of our Situation in any way," Added General
Foti.
The Attorney General is asking anyone with information About
Questionable
fundraising activities by animal groups Or any other Groups to please
contact
the Attorney General's
Consumer Protection Section at 1-800-351-4889 or visit our website
at
www.ag.state.la.us. <http://www.incredimail.com/index.asp?id=96846
United States
March 27, 2006: (Baton Rouge, LA)-Attorney General Charles C. Foti,
Jr.,
announced today that his office has opened an Inquiry into
Allegations
involving funds raised for t /owner
Reunions by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The
Attorney General's
Office is asking the HSUS for an accounting of all Funds HSUS raised
For
the purpose of pet rescue and reunion with pet Owners in the Aftermath
of
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Attorney General's office has
received numerous
Complaints from Pet owners about problems many are having finding
Their pets
following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Through its associationWith o
ther
animal Welfare organizations nationwide, HSUS has documented And
placed
Animals in shelters around the country, often Resulting in the
Displaced pets' adoption. In some cases, pet owners Claim that those
Who are
currently caring for the displaced pets are Refusing to Reunite the
pet with
the proper owners. "Once again we will be on the lookout to make sure
That
those who seek To raise money for hurricane victims in our state, do
Exactly
what They claim to do when soliciting funds," stated General Foti,
"While I
Commend the work of the many wonderful charitable Organizations that
Have
come forward to help us in our time of need, I Also want people To
know that
they cannot take advantage of our Situation in any way," Added General
Foti.
The Attorney General is asking anyone with information About
Questionable
fundraising activities by animal groups Or any other Groups to please
contact
the Attorney General's
Consumer Protection Section at 1-800-351-4889 or visit our website
at
www.ag.state.la.us. <http://www.incredimail.com/index.asp?id=96846