The chief Veterinarian and a Veterinary Technician for BARC are out:The firing comes nearly two weeks after Mayor Bill White hired Gary Fusco to turn the agency around. While Fusco was hired to be a “change agent,” some council members have questioned the decision to hire a man with a background in the manufacturing industry.[...]BARC … Continue reading BARC in Houston Still a Trainwreck
Month: August 2009
Why the Numbers Game isn’t a Game
Note: There is a story regarding the seizure of the Murder Hollow Bassets in Philadelphia circulating on message boards, e-mail lists and blogs. I have no way of knowing the full facts of the case or whether the post making the rounds is accurate. But to my mind, even if we totally discount it as … Continue reading Why the Numbers Game isn’t a Game
Treats on the Internets
Good post on dog breeding: Husbandry and HypocrisySmartDogs looks at the connection between aggression and training our "furkids"Free obedience training for Pitbulls in Chicago areaHumane Society of North Texas awarded nearly 500 dogs seized from local coupleCity of Rock Hill, SC adopts dog chaining policyResponse to a dogfighting article featured in Texas MonthlyDenver city council … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
NC "Puppy Mill Bill" Set for Final Senate Vote Today
NC Senate Bill 460 is a "puppy mill bill" which HSUS played a key role in developing:"We will soon introduce legislation that will help to crack down on the cruel puppy mill industry in our state." [said Amanda Arrington, North Carolina state director for The HSUS.]That bill is set for a final vote today. If … Continue reading NC "Puppy Mill Bill" Set for Final Senate Vote Today
Let’s Play Oddball
Vibrating litter box scoopTossing around the old pigskinDid you personally pack your suitcase?Owner tries to bust Pitbull out of pound, gets caught despite having an accomplice and two-way radiosCops skeptical of the old snakes-in-the-pants story (Swine flu excuse for drunk driving also questionable)Vegas tiger teaches magicians how to disappearWhat's for dinner?Mosquitoes forced by scientists to … Continue reading Let’s Play Oddball
IA Councilman’s "Vicious" Dog Stolen
If you've been following the story of Sioux City, IA Councilman Aaron Rochester, you know that he's been an advocate for banning Pitbulls and that his Lab recently bit someone. The councilman tried to appeal the ruling that the dog is "vicious" and must be killed under the law - cos you know, it's not … Continue reading IA Councilman’s "Vicious" Dog Stolen
400+ Seized Dogs Await Judgment
Article on the recent multi-state dogfighting bust:Last week, specialists completed behavioral evaluations of the more than 400 dogs that are temporarily being held near St. Louis. After receiving recommendations from the Humane Society, expected later this month, federal judges will decide the fates of those dogs and the 39-and-counting puppies born since the raids. The … Continue reading 400+ Seized Dogs Await Judgment
HSUS on Twitter
HSUS recently presented a "Taking Action for Animals" (TAFA) Conference in VA. One thing I learned from following Tweets on the topic: 1000 lawyers donate their services to support HSUS. From Michael Markarian, President of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, Twitter name "mmarkarian":Had a great time at #TAFA reception and Pro Bono Litigation Awards tonight. … Continue reading HSUS on Twitter
Mr. Nobody Strikes Again
If you've ever had roommates, you know that dirty dishes pile up in the sink, all by themselves. That is, Mr. Nobody used them.From Houston:One moment, Brad Lovelace's beloved dog, Coltrane, was in his garage, getting a weekly bath. The next day, he was in the agonizing throes of a fatal case of heatstroke.What happened … Continue reading Mr. Nobody Strikes Again
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