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Sunday, November 10, 2013

Long-Time Humane Society Director Forced Out After 37 Years

WEST OCEAN CITY — Amid allegations of coercion and duress, long-time Worcester County Humane Society Director Kenille Davies last weekend confirmed she was stepping down after 37 years on the job at the West Ocean City facility during an impassioned speech at the organization’s annual fundraising dinner.

At the annual fundraising dinner at Adolfo’s, Davies addressed the fact she was stepping down as director of the Worcester County Humane Society and made it clear it was not her decision.

According to Davies, two Board of Directors members and their attorney are forcing her out after her years of service running the organization’s facility in West Ocean City near Eagle’s Landing and replacing her with an unnamed individual at a salary of $50,000.

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81 comments:

Anonymous said...

Any names to attach to not only the board members who are forcing this great lady out of her passion but also the attorney and the person who will replace her with a $50,000 a yr salary? I hope doners now realize than when you give money the first 50 grand is going into the pocket of someone too selfish to donate their time with only a small stipend as compensation.
This will not turn out good because when you are paying someone to do a job they obviously do not have the passion and love that a 30+ yr volunteer has.

Anonymous said...

Please join Friends for Kenille Davies Facebook.

Anonymous said...

We cannot sit back and let this happen. Kenille Davies was the force behind this successful no kill shelter. She had a dream and a vision and dove in head first not ever letting the naysays get her down. She has put her heart and her soul into caring for unwanted animals.

Anonymous said...

Kenille Davies caused much more harm than good. She was very adamant about her positions, even when they were contrary to common sense. In her opinion the animals trumped everything else, even the rights of ordinary people. It's nice for someone to have passion for their views, but she took it to the extreme.

Anonymous said...

And you can go straight to hell 3:33. FYI-No kill shelters are rare and this one has stood the test of time so take your opinion and shove it where the sun doesn't shine because it's meaningless.
It's admirable that the animals trumped everything else and she took her position seriously. If everyone had her principles not only would the world be a better place but there wouldn't be a need for shelters.

Anonymous said...

On WGMD it mentions she was forced out-one reason- due to her not holding regular staff meetings. To that-whipdeedoo-so what! As said above no kill shelters are rare and most don't make it past a few years. This one has stood the test of time so she's doing something right.
What I would like to know is how many hours does the board members volunteer at actual hands on work at the shelter and fundraising activities. I bet not many. I've come to find out that most of these people on these boards want the glory because they think it makes them feel important but when it comes to doing the dirty work, like Kenelle did they are absent.

Anonymous said...

Kenille is well known for helping
rescues. I got one of my black labs from WOC shelter and she had Maxx for over a year and I adopted him. He was house trained people trained a fetcher and
swimmer. That county is losing a great person.

Anonymous said...

Considering you have eagles landing staff a half a million dollars in taxpayer salary, why not save the 50k and have them take care of the shelter? they bitch enough about the barking dogs, who were there years before the golf course for friends of city hall was built. btw, the golfers got a nice club house, the dogs live in shacks. guest the folks at silly hall don't have dogs.

Anonymous said...

I imagine the names of the board member will surface soon enough. I'm more curious as to who the ambulance chaser is. A hostile takeover such as this involving a beloved member of the community never turns out well. The many comments on the linked article show this lady is thought of highly and well regarded.

Anonymous said...

sounds like another david fitzgerald from wicomico county has the job now

Anonymous said...

I have always donated money to this organization because this wonderful lady PUTS THE ANIMALS FIRST IN EVERY CASE. This is exactly as it should be.

She has given her heart and soul to the shelter and the animals. I praise GOD for her and the excellent care and love she demonstrates to the animals.

May the good Lord watch over her and the beloved pets, protect them and shelter them all.

BRING HER BACK AND LET HER DO THE JOB SHE IS DESTINED TO DO.

Why in the hell would you let someone who excels at the job, has love for the pets and takes great care of them go???? Are you all so selfish and greedy you would do such a dastardly deed???

Anonymous said...

The WGMD article also states she wasn't running the shelter professionally as a reason she's being forced out.
I would say 37 years of running a no kill shelter is a huge success story considering the abysmal success rate of no kill shelters. It's appears that these board members are clueless and are only in this so they can feel important.

Anonymous said...

You act like 50K is an outrageous salary. I know many people who work for humane shelters who are paid horrible wages, and at some point real life takes over and they have to move on because they cant afford to continue working for shelters. Running a shelter takes a lot more than just playing with animals, there is staff to manage, people to vet out for adoptions, paperwork, grant proposals, pay roll to over see, supplies, etc etc etc. Never ending. So 50K to over see everything? Uh duh.

Anonymous said...

"“When you get a seven-page letter of slander from two people and a lawyer from the other side of the bridge and the last line of the paragraph reads ‘when you leave the shelter, please don’t harm the animals,’ that hurts me more than anything because I can’t imagine myself ever harming an animal."

Who are these SOB's who would ever suggest that Kenille Davies would harm an animal?

Anonymous said...

Bet there is far more to the story. Just like her son and the wives club that only report their side. As Paul Harvey would say, there's the rest of the story.

Anonymous said...

That's not the point 7:54. The lady who is being forced out was paid less than half of that amount after doing it for free for nearly 20 years. Everyone's aware of what it takes to run a shelter and this one ran efficiently for nearly 40 years under her watch.

Anonymous said...

Sorry but there is NO "rest of the story." As stated above No Kill Shelters have a huge failure rate. If she wasn't doing a good or a professional job this one would have failed long ago. There are no if's and's or but's about it. It would have failed just like Safe Haven has. These board members who are doing this need to hang their heads in shame for ever even hinting that she would harm an animal. They sound like low class trash if you ask me.

Anonymous said...

8:33 Ask yourself if she was all that, then why would the board want to expose themselves to this. There is much more, just wait.

Anonymous said...

9:37-I'm not saying this is the case but as someone who has had many opportunities to observe different Boards, I know for a fact that it is not uncommon for rogue members to create a crisis in order to inflate their own importance. People want to be on Boards. It makes them feel important. Then what generally happens is you have one or 2 members who do all the work, and the others are just there for the title and those are the problem ones.
The problem here is that these particular members aren't exposing themselves and the question to be asked is why. If they felt confident that they were correct in their accusations they would have no problem going public, none whatsoever, after all it's for the animals. That in itself is alarming. They need to stop hiding behind lawyers because at this point they have low credibility and it will continue to erode until they face the public. Their behavior is hurting the shelter and ultimately the animals housed there. When the public loses confidence donations slow down. I don't know who in the hell is advising them but public relations is foreign to that person/persons.

Anonymous said...

If these board members think they can do a better job then instead of taking over this one they need open their own and leave Kenille's alone. She and Katie Jenkins built the Worcester County Humane Society from the ground on up, to what it is today.
Same thing happened at Safe Haven in Georgetown DE. Others thought they could do it better and now it's closing.

Anonymous said...

"Anonymous said...
8:33 Ask yourself if she was all that, then why would the board want to expose themselves to this. There is much more, just wait.

November 6, 2013 at 9:37 PM"

No there is no waiting. The lines have been drawn. The board has already shown their true colors. If what they say is true then they should have made their accusations and remedies public themselves and if they truly did care about the animals they would have. This is about egos. To even suggest that Kenille would hurt an animal is beyond asinine and only proves to the community and the shelter supporters how utterly clueless these people are.
They need to disappear like ASAP because they are already putting the animals in jeopardy. Several prospective donors are changing wills and charitable trusts because this turmoil is creating a loss of confidence. Kenille has built a trust within the community that is hard to top, with her one for the record books, no kill shelter lasting almost 40 years. There aren't many that survive that long.

Anonymous said...

I agree. Whomever is responsible for the letter, that by all accounts makes horrible accusations, needs to own up to it, in the best interest of the animals. This shelter relies on donations and the public needs to know because it's their money than runs the operation.
This hiding by these people brings people to a few conclusions-none good- and one is they are embarrassed to show their names because they exaggerated their claims. When one is confident, they own their claims and stands behind them and is willing to answer questions concerning them. Only those that tell untruths hide.

Anonymous said...

I know Ms. Kenille used some of her own money on occasion. What she was paid has nothing to do with how much love she has for animals.

Anonymous said...

The caveat included in the letter alluding to Ms. Davies and harm coming to the animals was unnecessary. It's only purpose was to hurt and inflame her. That in itself was beyond professional and goes into the common, vulgar and crude category.

Anonymous said...

Yes if these people are so concerned why didn't they just open their own shelter. That would have been the intelligent prudent thing to do instead of infuriating an entire community. This shows very very poor judgment on their part already. Can't wait to find out who they are. As someone commented on the linked story, they are deserving of a public crucifixion for causing this shakeup.

Anonymous said...

Joe, as public record, can't you find out who these xastards are and report their names and the attorney?

Anonymous said...

According to the FB created in support of Kenille, these 3 SOB's attempted to refuse help offered by someone to beautify the shelter grounds and also a local business who wanted to hold a fund raiser. Luckily the helpers were persistent and were able to reach other shelter workers who okayed the help. Looks as though this is/was a planned thing to make the shelter look bad in not only appearance but funds in an effort to support the SOB's case. We need to find out who these evil women are.

Anonymous said...

Who is qualified to assume her position? If Wicomico is any indication, an unqualified and inexperienced person will be paid far more than the qualified person who left after almost 15 years.

Anonymous said...

9:37-If in fact she isn't all that then the responsible thing for these board members to do is to address the public with their concerns-immediately! They have accused her of not running the shelter professionally but what they have done and continue to do is grossly unprofessional. They are cowards hiding behind anonymity.
Why did they refuse help for the shelter? No doubt this was orchestrated and the help was refused to make the shelter look as bad as possible in their dishonest way of trying to take over. There is no good excuse for them to refuse help, ever.-PERIOD!

Anonymous said...

Wonder how John Holloway & his Hen are liking the treatment his mother is getting. They don't mind treating others this way (hint Berlin Fire Co employees)...Maybe this is some KARMA for them???

Anonymous said...

7:58-You need to stay on topic. If you cannot fight the urge to regurgitate yesterday's scandals, news, whatever you call it, then go to the appropriate post and comment there.

Anonymous said...

What needs to happen is the OC council needs to call a meeting on this. Funds to the tune of approx. $60,000 have been allocated for repairs to the building next year. Also the shelter holds the animal control contract for OC. The town owns the building and the property it sits on. The council needed to be in this loop prior any action such as request of resignation from Kenille Davies. They need to know who is taking over.

Anonymous said...

There has been nearly 4 decades of trust built between the WCHS and the Town of Ocean City which not only owns the property but uses them as a vendor for animal control. This new regime that is to take over needs to immediately go before the Mayor and Council with their mission and intentions otherwise the Council should rescind on the money allocated for repairs to the building. A trust has to be built like the one that exists between the Town and Kenille Davies after all, the Mayor and Council have a fiduciary duty to the tax payers to not spend their money on something that may cease to exist somewhere in the near future.

Anonymous said...

10:12 Truth hurts huh? surely Kim Holloway is so deep in yet another scandal it is related. I agree, karma at its best!

Anonymous said...

Sorry pal-truth may hurt you but it never hurts me ever. If you wish to continue on that topic then go and vent on the posts devoted to that topic and stop trying to change the subject and hijack this post. This isn't about Kim Holloway....okay simpleton. It's not rocket science.

Anonymous said...

The question of WHEN does this new element plan to come before the Mayor and Council of the Town of Ocean City and present this changeover BEGS to be answered. Quite frankly whomever is advising them is doing a piss poor job of it for lack of a better phrase. They are acting in a way most unprofessional and irresponsible. There are certain administrative issues concerning the Town which need to be taken care of such as a new lease written up and signed by the new person who will be in authority. Board needs to put on their big girl pants and start acting like professionals instead of weasels who are too afraid to face the music because of the unethical way they forced Ms Davies out.

Anonymous said...

Kim holloway the hen....my my you do get around. John karma . John do you see some of the dirt you dished out coming back to you. BFC......you did what you wanted to. You let BFC employees go down with out a thought....now that it is your mother are you singing the same tune. Maybe you need to send your wife to represent....she made a joke out of you at the berlin town meeting or you can send that crazy sister of her....together they are one big mess. Oh. John do you have a back bone now...call Dave or maybe bryon......they can help you dig a deeper mess. Lol

Anonymous said...

Kenille should contract Don Geronimo. He's on a Wash DC station now.

Anonymous said...

3:53 You need to immediately seek a mental health evaluation about your dwelling issues. Something is seriously wrong in your head that you feel so compelled to hijack this post with your nonsense. This is not the time nor the place-PERIOD. I am ordering you take your babbling (which if you ask me sounds just like the blabber of someone who's had a few too many)to the post concerning this issue you are consumed with. Tomorrow make an appointment with a mental health professional. It will do you good.

Anonymous said...

I'm going to try a new tactic 353 because it's been said that what you nuts need, is understanding and compassion.
Okay 353, yeah you're right, it's that old karma thing.
I hope you feel better now.

Anonymous said...

People of Worcestor should "ban together" in support of this
woman for ALL SHE HAS done over
the past 4o yrs.

Any possibility of Worcestor County
wanting the land where the Humane
Society sits now???? Never can
tell!

Anonymous said...

4:54-The land and the building is owned by the Town of Ocean City and sits on the parcel encompassing the municipal golf course. In answer to your question; Of course anything is possible but highly doubtful that the county would be interested in the land.
Yes, everyone needs to band together and not only OC and Worcester but the entire state and beyond.

Anonymous said...

Yeah, Ms. Davies did everything for the animals. Didn't make any difference to her how many humans were hurt, just as long as the animals got what they wanted.

Anonymous said...

The problem with this shelter is that they hoarded these animals. Parents would come in with their children to adopt a pet and would not be able to adopt. I know of several people that volunteered there for a short time and quit because of this and the way folks were treated.

Anonymous said...

I remember when Freda Sorce, wife of co-host Don Geronimo of the Don and Mike nationally syndicated radio show was killed on Rt. 90 in an automobile accident. In her obituary, Don requested that in lieu of flowers to make donations to Kenille's shelter. I can't imagine how much money got donated during that event. Those donations came in from all over the country. I would love to know how much money was donated and how it was spent.

Anonymous said...

The money from the Geronimo donations was used to by cat food for unappreciative felines. Kenille could have sold the excess cats to the local Chinese restaurants and made a fortune!

Anonymous said...

I can tell you how much money was donated and exactly where it was spent 7:11. The amount was nearly $21,000 and it was used to build the concrete outdoor kennels which had had previously been just cages. To those familiar with the shelter and her family those pens are known as the place that Freda built.
Freda is spinning in Heaven with this news that Kenille is being forced out by a handful of miserable malcontents.

Anonymous said...

4:27 you can order whatever you like....I do not have to listen. I can say what I feel. If you do not like do not read it. Lol. Mental health no I am fine.....just making a point. That is the beauty of America we still have some rights. As always more to the story....small area seems growth in humanity is needed again.

Anonymous said...

Could one of the malcontents be Kelly Austin who is a board member as well as an officer (secretary) of the shelter?
My apologies to Ms. Austin ahead of time if she's not one of the ones causing this upheaval.

Anonymous said...

If you support Kenille and are disgusted with the actions of the few malcontents that forced her out then go and like Friends for Kenille Davies facebook.
The Facebook taken over by the malcontents is known as the Worcester County Humane Society. Dislike that and like the Ocean City/Worcester County Humane Society.

Anonymous said...

I wondering about Beverly Sweitzer? She's on the board and has been at the shelter for quite awhile. I believe Pam Hastings is still the VP, but I'd be willing to bet she's not one of the malcontents. There's one man (can't recall his name) but from everything out there it's a bunch of women who are causing this problem.

Anonymous said...

Whomever it is, the way they went about it couldn't have been more damaging to their reputations had they tried. Elsewhere it's claimed that they are possibly remaining anonymous under the advice of lawyers.
One things for certain, if these lawyers were even remotely versed as to public relations and the court of public opinion they would know they are turning a delicate situation into a public relations nightmare.
Maybe they underestimated the communities response is all I can guess. Prudent advice would have been for those unhappy with Ms. Davis to go public with their concerns before any and all actions were taken. They needed to have remained credible to both sides while surviving the inevitable war that was to come.
By hiding under the cloak of anonymity, they are accomplishing nothing more than eroding away their credibility. There is no way they could have ever won this public war to begin with but had they gone about it differently they could have at least survived.

Anonymous said...

That why intelligent people always know to use a local lawyer, one well versed as to the pulse of the community 8:24.

Anonymous said...

One thing is certainly clear and not debatable no matter how much they protest. This is not for the animals. It's a power trip plain and simple. If in fact it were for the animals, the situation would have been handled in a way which would have generated positive publicity for them. Funny how they choose to remain underground instead of facing the inevitable music.

Anonymous said...

Seems Kenille spent over $300,000 where it was not supposed to, and with an untouchable attitude. That is the EAXCT attitude that those that reference Kim Holloway are coming from. Sure seems like half the comments are from the hen herself. That's on topic, there is more than just spending money like a drunken sailor to running any non profit, and Kenille's time is long past due.

Anonymous said...

11:23-yes it does seem that she spent that money. She's owned it.
She's not hiding from it. The ones who are hiding are the ones who it seems instead of attempting to rectify the spending in a public manner choose instead to bribe her with it hoping it would be swept under the rug so it wouldn't have to be paid back which most likely would have left them with no operating capital.
This is a character flaw in those people that cannot be overlooked.

Anonymous said...

I would not hesitate to bet the family farm that NO lawyers are involved and advising them to stay silent. Lawyer most likely was retained only to review documents, and nothing more. If one was still involved the statement issued would have been from the lawyer on behalf of the couple. I dare say I think they are telling tall tales in an attempt to justify remaining anon.

Anonymous said...

11:12-The whole entire Board is responsible, not just Kenille. That's the dynamics of a Board. The appropriate action to have taken, would have been for the concerned Board members to resign citing the reason/reasons and then go from there.
What comes to mind now, is that they initiating a cover up type of situation.

Mary Evans said...

I decided to go talk to Kenille myself ... as well as some of the Volunteers that were at the Shelter over the weekend. Here are some facts:
1. Kenille rules that place with an iron fist. She believes (and states) that it is HER shelter.
2. There were never any Board meetings held until the Board decided a few months ago they were fed up with being told they couldn't see the financials and DEMANDED that they be given access. The discovered thousands of dollars a year in over draft fees, $300,000 spent of restricted funds, no deposits accounting for CASH that is turned in for fundraisers, astronomical vet bills (including vet care for Holloway family animals and friends pets), adoption checks never deposited, checks written to volunteers with no receipts ... this is just the tip of the iceburg.
3. Kenille was not forced out, when confronted with all of this information Kenille and HER LAWYER (Billy Scott out of Fenwick Island) turned in her resignation and it was accepted by the Board.
4. There is documented accounts of volunteers who have stopped volunteering because of the "hoarding" of dogs that goes on. Kenille decides which dogs can be adopted and which can't. If a pit bull comes in ... it is kept in the back and pictures are not allowed to be posted of the animal.
5. When Kenille gave her resignation it was agreed that the problems would not be made public so that she could have a "happy" departure - her son-in-law chose to break that silence at the dinner at Adolofo's. Kenille has publicly asked that newspaper articles/facebook posts be taken down.
6. Nobody is questioning that Kenille LOVES animals and has done an amazing job - however, at a certain age everyone must accept the fact that they aren't capable of what they used to be. The records/financials are in disarray. As most people know, an executive director answer TO A BOARD, Kenille refused to acknowledge this and said to more than one volunteer that she "owned" the shelter.
7. It takes more than a love for animals to run a non profit in 2013 and the same tactics that worked 30 years ago won't work now.
8. Kenille, and ALL the volunteers, LOVE the animals. But, that doesn't give her the authority to waste thousands of dollars in donations in bank overdraft fees, give permission for vet treatment for non-shelter animals and spend $300,000 in restricted funds - that is laziness and a blatant disregard for policy, procedure and BASIC BUSINESS PRACTICE.

These are just my opinions and findings after talking to people on both sides. Kenille will always be remembered as starting the shelter, but times change and the Worcester County Humane Society needs direction, accountability and transparency.

Anonymous said...

And there you have "the rest of the story" Apple didn't fall far the tree with her son and his "hen".

Anonymous said...

AMEN!

Anonymous said...

Mary Evans, The definition of "fact" is a stranger to you. Are you saying that in no uncertain terms everything you have written is the absolute truth and you have something concrete besides the statements of others to back up you claims. A fact is it's not raining outside today. We can look outside and see that it's not. That's a fact. You are absolutely certain and have something of substance to back up the claim that Holloway family and friends pet vet bills were paid for by the shelter?
I can already see you are prone to bending the truth. The shelter's adoption site is full of pit bull pictures.

Anonymous said...

There are 2 parts to this drama. I only wish Kenille would have come to the public at the first sign of it brewing.
First part, as it relates to the resignation, is very simple. Board meeting needs to be called and Board needs to rescind the resignation. The threat of the lawsuit was and is garbage. There is no basis for a suit. Most likely the 7 page letter was something concocted solely by individuals without any legal advice. No lawyer's dumb enough to write a 7 page letter of coercion.
The 2nd part is the endowment. It has to be repaid. Community will have to reach into their piggy banks, which they've always done, when it concerns the shelter.
Release the infamous 7 page letter.

Anonymous said...

Mary, If what you claim is fact, or even merely just the belief of these Board members, then the responsible thing for them to have done, would have been to resign from the Board-in detailed writing, so it's "on the record." A Board is an entity therefore they are equally as culpable for any misdeeds whether they agreed to them or not. You distance yourself, then take action.
Their lack of understand a Board and it's function shows they aren't qualified to even be on the Board much less an officer.

Anonymous said...

Mary Mary Mary-----is it "facts" or your opinion? You start off by offering up "facts" then end off by saying it's your opinion. You can't have it both ways. So what is it?

Anonymous said...

Kenille needs to contact Facebook and have the shelter page not managed by her removed citing it's not authorized and sanctioned by her. She has this authority as the Pres of the Board of WCHS. Facebook has the ability to send out a mass notice to all who have liked the page informing them of the situation.

Anonymous said...

Yeah, Board need to vote to rescind the resignation. Threat of lawsuit was probably related to the endowment and that's been made public knowledge, so let them bring it on. I believe I read somewhere the majority of the Board was prepared to walk when she did, so she's got the majority vote.

Anonymous said...

Curious to know if Bill Scott was aware of the back story to the resignation. Rescind and then hit it up with a contract under duress suit. That will buy some time. Maybe even try to have it bumped up to criminal if it's determined the threat of lawsuit was frivolous. The 7 page letter will turn out to be to her advantage.

Anonymous said...

It is Kenille's shelter and no one ever better forget it! She is a much loved and admired member of our community. The support she has behind her in this is immeasurable and will only grow stronger.....

Anonymous said...

What's really amazing is the complete lack of honesty these wayward board members are showing. They are giving a fake name when asked who they are on facebook. If they are going to tell bold faced small lies then they will lie about anything.
I say it's time to take the garbage out.

Anonymous said...

They are lying about who they are because they are beginning to see the gigantic pile of crap they stepped in and they are humiliated and rightfully so. They deserve to feel embarrassed and humiliated. They can not hide forever though.
You can see by their comments on the Dispatch they are uncomfortable and grasping at straws. It makes me laugh and I take great pleasure in seeing them sweat.

Anonymous said...

I heard second hand that the side opposing Kennile is already doing some infighting because they think its that Weinerguard woman commenting on the dispatch as cat lover and she is making things worse and they are sorry that they ever got involved with them. I ask who they were and couldn't get names only it's 2 younger women and one older who are making the trouble.

Anonymous said...

"Anonymous said...
What's really amazing is the complete lack of honesty these wayward board members are showing. They are giving a fake name when asked who they are on facebook. If they are going to tell bold faced small lies then they will lie about anything.
I say it's time to take the garbage out.

November 11, 2013 at 7:18 PM"

LOL-they thought they would be smart and delete the comments where they lied. Too late it was snipped and saved. Not only are they liars but dumb ones.

Anonymous said...

Kennile was 20 years past retirement. She spent money on personal and family needs under the umbrella of the shelter. And yes, her son is also well past his retirement, and lord take the "hen" with both of them. The facts are coming out, and it's not good. Lets hope the donations and help don't suffer from the black eye this family has brought to our area.

Anonymous said...

Donations are going to suffer 7:34 and that's a fact. There's already been a mad dash to change/alter wills and family trusts and the only people to blame are the ones who have gone about this in the very unprofessional way them have. These people haven't any credibility. They don't even have any confidence in what they have done otherwise they wouldn't be hiding like they are.
They are so not for the animals. They are for themselves. They are insecure people who are doing nothing more than looking for a way to feel important.
If they were for the animals the first thing they would have done when they discovered the endowment problem would have been to address that and attempt to right that wrong. The community would have come together like never before for the shelter. Only those who are unethical and dishonest would use it against a person.
They are sick putrid people who are too cowardly to face the public.

Anonymous said...

My opinion-If this continues without Kenille leaving on her terms, the shelter will cease to exist shortly thereafter.
These people made a fatal error. They misjudged the love, respect and trust the community has for Kenille.
Contrary to what a lot of people think, donation to non profits/charities are only a small fraction about the cause itself. It's also about the people behind it and the stability of the organization.
It's telling the way Kenille came out swinging willing to face those who accuse her and more importantly the public. It's even more telling that those who have accused her, continue to take the low road and do it anonymously. The longer they hide the more their credibility gets chipped away. They have some explaining to do and no matter how uncomfortable they have to do it.

Anonymous said...

I would like to add to my previous comment that accusations such as 7:34's "She spent money on personal and family needs under the umbrella of the shelter"
better have something of substance behind them other than "she said she said."
When someone like Kenille's reputation is put in question by anon accusers, it takes proof well beyond the usual gossip to make people turn against her. As a matter of fact the opposite of what was intended happens and the accusers are thought of as liars.

Anonymous said...

7:27 Kim, see your up early this morning. You and John know the truth, and the only reason the entire mess is not made public, is an effort to allow Kenille to leave with some face, and not have the donors see just how bad things were. Keep pressing, be careful what you wish for. It's ready to come out, and then just where will you go then, oh, the hen house, just like every other time you have been slapped down.

Anonymous said...

please remember that, first and foremost, the animals are priority. here was have a bunch of "cat people" who pay no regard to the dogs. in return, the dogs are keen to understand these same people are not ones whom they should trust, and it shows. we have a disgruntled old woman who wants to put her evil face to the front of the shelter and a cop who is abusing her power with threats to VOLUNTEERS. these are two of the board members who will now be seeking the funds from our community to aide in the care of the animals. both admittedly hate people. these same two people who are disparaging a woman who has dedicated her heart and soul, blood, sweat and tears, and 37 years of her life to caring for and loving these animals, without ever taking home a paycheck, have already shown signs of neglect towards the animals. the accusations towards kenille: hoarding, misappropriating funds, etc. are coming from these two specific people who: have DOZENS of "shelter" cats living in their homes; take money from the shelter to support these animals; and take shelter money to PAY THEIR UTILITY BILLS. these two people are in total control of the cat population at the shelter. they do not tell kenille what goes on with the cats. they do not get approval to take money to care for them. they do not have anyone overseeing how many cats are in their homes, and what they are doing with them. perhaps, with the accusations being made from these two people, the real accusation should be AGAISNT them!! miss bad-ass cop and her high-dollar attorney is keeping her from being questioned. maybe the dart thrower is the real bullseye?? i would not trust the lives of the animals in the hands of these two people. i am scared for the lives of the animals. the come first. if you really want to help, please rescue our animals from mean cat lady and cop on a power trip!!

Norris Cook. said...

SORRY TO HEAR THIS. LOOKS LIKE KENNILE WAS A TARGET...NORRIS COOK, ...VERO BEACH, FL.

Anonymous said...

It's good to finally hear the other side of the story.