http://www.gopetition.com/signatures/for-terra-cotromano-and-tears.html Online petition signatures en-us Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:03 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7380152?utm_medium=rss Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:10:05 UTC 7380152 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7162542?utm_medium=rss Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:45:44 UTC 7162542 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7162290?utm_medium=rss Politics and power struggles! Shame, there are too many animals lives at stake here!! There are people that just don't like Terra but there is going to be a huge void for animals that are truly suffering! There is NO ONE that is going to come to THEIR rescue now! Next time you see an animal that needs help NOW, try calling a shelter and see what response you get. Animals aren't worried about petty human problems they just NEED someone to come and rescue them! Now for many help will not come. Sad

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:29:15 UTC 7162290 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7132963?utm_medium=rss I have known Terra all her life.. Cruelty in not a word she knows. she has dedicated her life , money, security, all to these animals. Any short comings in the care of the animals would come from lack of help. She has worked 24 hrs a day
for the well being of the animals, in all kinds of weather. Her health is not the best and I think it is cruel to her to leave her with out funds for daily needs.. like power,phone,food, transportation. Support 100% For Terra.

]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:20:04 UTC 7132963 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6890451?utm_medium=rss I have volunteered at TEARS and have personally witnessed the dedication Terra committs to the animals brought to TEARS. Cruelty??? I know she would lay down her life for those in her care. She committs 24/7, can those at the humane society say the same?? Terra is out the in the mud and the grime with us taking care of each and every animal at TEARS. The question is: if you thought things weren't getting done, WHERE WERE YOU???????

]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:09:20 UTC 6890451 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6880825?utm_medium=rss Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:43:55 UTC 6880825 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6876925?utm_medium=rss Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:07:14 UTC 6876925 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6874726?utm_medium=rss Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:26:05 UTC 6874726 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6865923?utm_medium=rss Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:51:06 UTC 6865923 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6865459?utm_medium=rss I voulenteered with TEARS for a couple of years and did many calls with Terra. I have seen first hand how dedicated she is. I also know of the holy rollers at the wheel that want it done their way but dont want to put on their boots and do none of the crap work. I now am in my 5th year of my rescue I founded in Georgia. I learned so much from Terra and cannot stand she is going through this. So many animals will be subject to death now and no chance of a family of their own. This is so sad.

]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:27:10 UTC 6865459 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6865043?utm_medium=rss Our pets & animals were not meant to be abused or killed. Why is it so wrong for someone to take care of sick & our injured companions?
Proverbs 12:10

]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:35:19 UTC 6865043 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6858520?utm_medium=rss Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:07:14 UTC 6858520 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6856297?utm_medium=rss My Daughter, Has taken in about 6 starving horses that Terra has rescued from abuse. This woman works probably 18 hours a day to further her cause to save all sorts of animals from torture, starving, accidents and abuse. One of the horses she brought to my daughters home got down in the pasture and could not get up....you would have been amazed at how fast Terra worked to get someone out there with a farm machine to get that horse up. The horse is well and thriving today.

]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:46:59 UTC 6856297 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6854062?utm_medium=rss Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:57:44 UTC 6854062 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6847061?utm_medium=rss I am behind you Terra, Hope it all works out for the best.

]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:44:35 UTC 6847061 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6846686?utm_medium=rss Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:58:12 UTC 6846686 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6846594?utm_medium=rss Terra has Helped me numerous times with emergency calls for dogs hit on the roads, She is a true ANIMAL lover!!!

]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:31:15 UTC 6846594 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6842616?utm_medium=rss Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:59:23 UTC 6842616 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6842331?utm_medium=rss Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:28:01 UTC 6842331 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6841893?utm_medium=rss Let her get back to helping those animals.

]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:38:54 UTC 6841893 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6838542?utm_medium=rss Terra has driven to sumiton many times for me to help animals in need. I do not know what would have happened to those animals if it had not been for Terra and TEARS. These accusations are unfounded and ridiculous.

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:57:56 UTC 6838542 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6838528?utm_medium=rss I have worked with Terra before and own 2 rescue chihuahuas from TEARS--you couldn't make me believe that Terra would hurt an animal in a million years. She lives for those animals.

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:53:25 UTC 6838528 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6838519?utm_medium=rss There is no way Terra would EVER mistreat animals! No way!

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:49:26 UTC 6838519 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6838509?utm_medium=rss This entire thing is ridiculous!!!! Terra founded TEARS because of her devotion to the welfare of animals--this is nothing more than a power struggle and a witch hunt against someone who has done more than anyone for these animals.

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:44:35 UTC 6838509 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6836342?utm_medium=rss Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:51:23 UTC 6836342 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6836299?utm_medium=rss Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:42:14 UTC 6836299 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6835321?utm_medium=rss Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:38:31 UTC 6835321 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6835002?utm_medium=rss Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:37:47 UTC 6835002 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6832380?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:15:54 UTC 6832380 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6832367?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:12:10 UTC 6832367 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6832347?utm_medium=rss Terra has given her whole life to rescuing animals never abusing them. These acusations are from people who are out to make themselves look good. Where were these board members that are making the accusations when TEARS needed money and help? Sitting at home to busy to help. They were NEVER at TEARS giving any support at all. In the end it will all come and and every one will see that the animals were never an issue. Taking down Terra was.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:06:27 UTC 6832347 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6832220?utm_medium=rss GO TEARS!! Save all that you can!

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:24:29 UTC 6832220 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6831947?utm_medium=rss We have known Terra for a number of years. I am a retired enforcement officer and my wife head of U S Forest Service here and a wildlife biologist. Terra is a caring and giving person who has always put 110% into TEARS and the care of the animals. She has done without and suffered a lot of personal loss just to see the animals in care get what they deserve.I have called upon here when other so called agencies failed to take up the reins and lead. Terra never fails the animals or others that need

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:02:30 UTC 6831947 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6831662?utm_medium=rss TEARS AND TERRA HAVE HELPED ME NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN NO ONE ELSE WOULD (CITY OF BIRMINGHAM). SHE SHOULD NOT BE SUBJECTED TO THIS TREATMENT....WHY DON'T YOU SPEND THE TIME PURSUING MOLESTERS, MURDERS, RAPISTS AND DRUG DEALERS.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:50:04 UTC 6831662 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6831591?utm_medium=rss For those who understand the committment involved in animal rescue, it is a travesty that Terra has been villified in this manner. She has devoted her entire life to the rescue and care of helpless animals. I absolutely support her work and her as a defender and rescuer of animals.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:32:50 UTC 6831591 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6831489?utm_medium=rss After spending some time with Terra and seeing for myself the wonderful work she has accomplished at Tears I feel that her removal must have been political. The animals love her. She is very dedicated to placing these mistreated animals in suitable homes.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:10:43 UTC 6831489 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6830919?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:22:58 UTC 6830919 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6830494?utm_medium=rss working hard through the years for the sole purpose of helping abandoned or neglected animals is of no use to some, ask the hundreds of animals that have been helped and or placed into loving homes.
terra should remain in charge, is what they would say. i am sure of it.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:05:35 UTC 6830494 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6830106?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:52:34 UTC 6830106 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829940?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:14:10 UTC 6829940 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829910?utm_medium=rss I think that Terra is a victim of something much bigger.Hopefully the truth will be revealed and her name cleared. She has worked hard for many years helping save animals from a sure death. When nobody else cared ,Terra did. She helped so many and now she herself and her beloved animals have become the victims. This is not right. Something must be done so that this never happens to anyone again!

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:08:30 UTC 6829910 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829863?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:00:16 UTC 6829863 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829774?utm_medium=rss I have known Terra for 30 years and find it hard to believe she would ever harm any animal. She has been available as I have needed her when animals were in life threatening situations. Therefore I am grateful for the services offered by TEARS and for Terra the founder of this organization.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:46:17 UTC 6829774 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829554?utm_medium=rss I support Terra and the work that she does to care for animals. She stands up for those who cannot speak for themselves even as agencies who purport to care for animals fail to intervene effectelively.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:00:50 UTC 6829554 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829534?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:56:25 UTC 6829534 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829496?utm_medium=rss This is the 3rd time that I am aware in the last 3 years that TEARS and Terra have targetted.
Please keep the dogs and cats safe.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:50:33 UTC 6829496 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829413?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:30:40 UTC 6829413 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829344?utm_medium=rss While I do not live in AL, I have friends and family who do and I have been assured that Terra is doing a remarkable job in a very difficult circumstances. If not for her efforts, the animals in the area would have no chance. She understands what needs to be done and acts with kindness but also caution so that adoptions are good ones - she screens potential adopters to assure care and love for the animals. She needs to remain in charge.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:12:39 UTC 6829344 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829271?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:51:49 UTC 6829271 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829214?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:37:42 UTC 6829214 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829151?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:21:06 UTC 6829151 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6829128?utm_medium=rss I think it's a shame to incriminate someone who has given so much to the animal population. She truly is a hero in my eyes. As a fellow animal lover and owner of 5 animals, I understand the difficulties that can come about and the amount of food they eat. It is my pleasure to help in any way I can.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:14:57 UTC 6829128 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6828981?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:41:10 UTC 6828981 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6828895?utm_medium=rss I have volunteered with TEARS for 9 months. I fully support the efforts of Terra and the true animal caretakers of TEARS. I have not seen any abuse or neglect during the time I have spent at Tearstown.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:30:02 UTC 6828895 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6828725?utm_medium=rss There's been MANY false accusations & CRUEL lies told about Terra during this "Crisis" that I, and I'm sure all who support her, am very glad this petition is circulating! Terra is one of the most caring, dedicated & selfless people I've met in all my years in rescue. The animals are ALWAYS top priority, & she has done Nothing to deserve being treated like a common criminal. She's more law-abiding than MOST of "Law Enforcement" in her county! Chin up Terra! You have REAL friends backing you up!

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:49:50 UTC 6828725 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6828551?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:07 UTC 6828551 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6828003?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:14:28 UTC 6828003 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6827254?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:50:02 UTC 6827254 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6826965?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:06:35 UTC 6826965 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6826952?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:02:24 UTC 6826952 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6826907?utm_medium=rss Other than Tears, there is not one agency in this town that will come to the need of a abused, neglected, dumped, homeless pet. Our pet came from Tears. Where were the board members when Tera was working her tail off to feed, take care of animals, and screen and show for potential adoptions, return phone calls, rescue pets, raise money, return emails...the list goes on! Just call the humane society and tell them about a pet abandoned or go take a look at BJCC you will be shocked, trust me!

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:46:24 UTC 6826907 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6826789?utm_medium=rss It is my hope that the truth is proven in a court of law. In my observations, Tera has done good work and the negative politics of rescue should be squelched. The dogs are suffering without Tera to give the voice needed to save their lives.

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:11:17 UTC 6826789 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6826771?utm_medium=rss I was at TEARStown just a few weeks before all the allegations regarding TEARStown were made and saw ABSOLUTELY NOTHING-NOTHING-like what has been described to the media. That day I adopted a beautiful, loving, HEALTHY dog that any other shelter would have put down as being "unadoptable" because nobody other than Terra would have spent the money and put in the hours of one-on-one care that was necessary for my dog to heal both physically and emotionally...and that would have been a tragedy!

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:08:23 UTC 6826771 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6826675?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:44:45 UTC 6826675 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6826502?utm_medium=rss Tera has responded to many requests to help in Blount County. No one else does what she does.

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:08:54 UTC 6826502 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6826344?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:30:09 UTC 6826344 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6826305?utm_medium=rss Rescuers have looked up to Terra
for years. She is my hero.
Fifteen years ago, Terra taught me
many things about caring for stray sick dogs.
I'll never forget her kindness.
She has always wanted to help the animals.

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:21:20 UTC 6826305 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6826246?utm_medium=rss i have been to tears on several occasions to volunteer and i have never seen any evidence of any abuse of any kind. linda

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:03:31 UTC 6826246 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6826003?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:11:07 UTC 6826003 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6825840?utm_medium=rss Terra Cotromano has shown strength and compassion to rescue animals in the central Alabama area for over 30 years. I have known of her work for 11 years since I moved here. With more support and more donations she would do even more. Without her there would be fewer animals alive today.

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:47:58 UTC 6825840 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6825785?utm_medium=rss We have known Terra for over 25 years, have adopted eight animals from TEARS in that time and have visited the facility many times. There has never been any abuse and Terra has made many sacrifices to take care of them. NO ONE has the right to disregard what we, the members and financial supporters, want - and to usurp TEARS as an ego trip and publicity stunt.
Further, to defame and slander Terra with such baseless lies and allegations shows the despicable nature of the accusers!

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:38:02 UTC 6825785 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6825731?utm_medium=rss Can't believe the allegations? DON"T. This is the person who has rescued more aniamls from abusive sitiations than you will ever know about. Nursed mange eaten dogs back to beautiful. Just check the vets if you believe they were not cared for. Terra works and lives for the injured, neglected and abused animals 24/7/365 days a year and has done so for over 30 years.
Money has always been used for the care of the animals..

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:25:44 UTC 6825731 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6825725?utm_medium=rss I've seen personally what great works Terra has done for these animals and do not support the lies that are coming from money hungry people that were part of the Tears Organization that actually did nothing. Terra was the only person that i saw even doing anything for animals. Without Terra animals definitely don't have any hope whatsoever!

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:24:50 UTC 6825725 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6825669?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:12:51 UTC 6825669 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6825646?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:09:08 UTC 6825646 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6825573?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:58:12 UTC 6825573 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6825513?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:47:00 UTC 6825513 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6825501?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:44:39 UTC 6825501 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6825330?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:09:40 UTC 6825330 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6825143?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:43:48 UTC 6825143 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6824949?utm_medium=rss I am a volunteer with TEARS and have never seen signs of abuse or neglect on the part of Terra Cotromano. The only neglect has been demonstrated by the board as they have neglected to keep "in touch" with the needs and daily work routine required to operate TEARS.

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:15:11 UTC 6824949 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6824732?utm_medium=rss What is the alternative to high-kill shelters if there is no TEARS? Why must there be only one model? The animals at TEARS had a lifetime home if they were not lucky enough to be adopted. They did not live in fear of being euthanized if they weren't adopted within a certain number of days. They did not live in 10x10 concrete pens, they were free to run in their yards and develop bonds with other pack members giving them the ability to enjoy a more normal, less stressful animal experience

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:39:16 UTC 6824732 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6824520?utm_medium=rss TEARS cannot be described as a typical "shelter". It is the home that these animals derserved but never had. No 8x10 runs with a concrete floor, but the freedom to run and play as they were meant to. And the love that they deserved. No TEARS? For animals, that's a scary future.

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