Record #:

38528

Author(s):

Clay, Mary Louise H.

Abstract:

As a result of legislation set forth by the General Assembly in 1951, the office of County Dog Warden was implemented to control rabies and protect wildlife. This also aided farm economy with the elimination of stray, self-hunting dogs that threatened wildlife and farm animals.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 5, May 1952, p8, 23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Buncombe County; Dogs; Dogs--Strays; Wildlife protection