| The hypocrisy of the CACC board of directors and management is exemplified by these two letters, the complete texts of which are reproduced below. This volunteer received warm praise in April and then was dismissed in October for merely speaking to the press about the inadequate management and conditions at CACC's Manhattan shelter. She was one of about a dozen volunteers to receive such dismissal notices. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [seal] THE CITY OF NEW YORK Department of Sanitation JOHN J. DOHERTY Commissloner 125 Worth Street New York, NY 10013 April 1, 1996 Ms. Jane Colton [withheld by request] New York, NY Dear Ms. Colton: I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your help in the creation of the "Doggy Door" on behalf of New York City's homeless, lost stray and abandoned animals. It was through your tireless efforts and resolve that the Center was able to coordinate all of the various City agencies, private architects, union personnel, shelter staff and volunteers so that this project was able to go from a dream to reality. Your dedication and devotion represent the truest spirit of volunteerism in New York City. Thank you. Sincerely, /s/ John J. Doherty Chairman of Board of Directors of the Center of Animal Care and Control -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Center for Animal Care and Control Incorporated 11 Park Place New York, New York 10007 Tel: 212-442-8324 Fax: 212-442-2066 Michael Pastore Deputy Director of Operations October 11, 1996 Jane Colton [withheld by request] New York, NY 10128 Dear Ms. Colton: Your services as a volunteer for the Center for Animal Care and Control, Inc. are no longer desired. As a result, you are hereby removed from your position as a volunteer. Very truly yours, /s/ Michael Pastore Deputy Director of Operations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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