Justice for Animals, Inc. v. Robeson County

GEER, Judge.

Plaintiffs Justice for Animals, Inc. (“JFA”) and Helen Walker appeal from an order granting defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiffs’ complaint challenging the euthanasia procedures and record keeping of the Robeson County Animal Control Facility. Because plaintiffs failed to exhaust their administrative remedies, we affirm the trial court’s dismissal.

Facts

On or about 5 November 2001, plaintiffs filed a complaint in Robeson County District Court against defendants Robeson County, the Director of the Robeson County Health Department, and the Director of the Robeson County Animal…