A brief historical example of HSUS involvement in mandatory spay-neuter (MSN) in CA:HSUS participated in crafting MSN in Sacramento Co, CA starting in 2004 (pdf). The ordinance was introduced in 2006 and passed in 2007.In 2006, Sacramento Co killed 46% of their shelter pets while owners redeemed 9% and 15% were adopted, rescue accounted for … Continue reading Does HSUS Support SB 250 in CA?
Month: June 2009
Let’s Play Oddball
Unbelievably hungry mouseGoat waves to kids, also has nice teethFrom the AP:Squirrel. Thief. Patriot.Fish gives up watch too lateMy Two Dad PenguinsBrilliant fisheye lens photos of animals around London (H/T Smartdogs)
Pitbull Adopter Denied at Lodi, CA Shelter
As usual, there are shades of gray in the story of a CA man who went to a shelter to adopt a Pitbull:Al Hicks had found a 3-year-old dog at the shelter, but animal control officers turned him down because of two incidents involving loose pit bulls at his West Vine Street home. One time, … Continue reading Pitbull Adopter Denied at Lodi, CA Shelter
What Does a Southern Shelter Have in Common with a Shelter in the Heart of Europe?
What I love about this article, which focuses on the legal debate regarding who is financially responsible for care of stray dogs in Prague, is that nowhere - not once - does it mention killing homeless dogs as a "solution" to the problem. Prague by the way has a population of 1.2 million. There are … Continue reading What Does a Southern Shelter Have in Common with a Shelter in the Heart of Europe?
Dogfighting Suspect Arrested in UT
A report from Salt Lake City describes a police tip which lead officers to search the home of a suspected dogfighter in November 2008. The suspect was not arrested because "he fled once officers began to question him". So officerS (presumably 2 or more) were questioning the man and he ran away. How is this … Continue reading Dogfighting Suspect Arrested in UT
What’s Going on in IN Dog Seizure Case?
The Indiana Attorney General's Office and HSUS "raided" a dairy farm Monday and seized 240 dogs on the grounds that the farm's owners had not paid taxes on the dog breeding operation. Squeeze me? Isn't there such a thing as an IRS audit or even some sort of warning letter? They say the owners haven't … Continue reading What’s Going on in IN Dog Seizure Case?
45 Dogs Seized in Randolph Co, AL Dogfighting Bust
The ASPCA, HSUS and AL authorities have arrested 2 men and seized 45 dogs in connection with alleged dogfighting activity in 2 raids in Randolph Co, AL. The ASPCA release has some specific info on the dogs:“These dogs definitely suffered abuse and inhumane treatment at the hands of dogfighters,” said Dr. Merck, senior director of … Continue reading 45 Dogs Seized in Randolph Co, AL Dogfighting Bust
Reward in Baltimore Cruelty Case Soars
From Unleashed:The fund continues to grow for information leading to the arrest in the case of Phoenix, the young pit bull set on fire in Baltimore last week.Just today the number has climbed from $3,000 to $6,000 to $8,500 -- it stands this moment at $15,500.Here's where the money has come from:BARCS: $7,000 (donations from … Continue reading Reward in Baltimore Cruelty Case Soars
Bird Group Watching TNR Colonies Like a Hawk
Apparently the American Bird Conservancy spies have infiltrated every TNR feral cat colony in the US. The spies each have a clicker counter (made to look like a rhinestone cat collar) to notify HQ about every bird that is killed by a TNR cat. And that count is accurate because you know, there is a … Continue reading Bird Group Watching TNR Colonies Like a Hawk
Update on Case Against Walker Co Humane Society in AL
You may remember the story of the Boxer named Boost who was lost in AL and turned in to the Walker Co Humane Society by Good Samaritans where he was immediately killed before the owner could redeem him. The reason the shelter director gave for killing the dog was that he was aggressive - she … Continue reading Update on Case Against Walker Co Humane Society in AL
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