Warning - Graphic photo at first and third links It's Easter Sunday - Do you know whose pet your kids are torturing? BARCS Program Manager Debra Rahl says Christie [a one-year old pit bull mix] was tied to a pole Easter Sunday morning in the 3700 block of Greenspring Avenue near Martin Luther King Elementary School. She says some children, … Continue reading Baltimore Parenting Fail
Month: April 2010
SC Low Cost Heartworm Clinic April 8
From my inbox, courtesy of the Spartanburg Humane Society in SC: $10 heartworm clinic: 4/8 - 1:30 - 4:30 pm Heartworm tests and brief exams for dog & puppies 8 weeks and up for the low price of $10. Inexpensive heartworm preventative & flea/tick products will be available. All dogs must be on a leash. … Continue reading SC Low Cost Heartworm Clinic April 8
Oops, We Killed Your Dogs. Here, Have Some Cash
You might remember the story of a NC man whose dogs got out of his fenced yard through a hole and were picked up by animal control. He fixed the fence and tried to redeem the dogs but animal control had "mistakenly" killed them. They could not explain why. dding insult to injury, Mecklenburg Animal … Continue reading Oops, We Killed Your Dogs. Here, Have Some Cash
This is Why I Would Like to Have a Beagle Rescue
Here in the South, we have lotsa Beagles. They are not only popular pets, as they are throughout the U.S., but they are also used in packs for rabbit hunting. As with any group of people, you will find responsible hunters and those who are less so, especially with regard to their Beagles. It is … Continue reading This is Why I Would Like to Have a Beagle Rescue
Treats on the Internets
NC Veterinarian Ralph Houser is closely involved with shelter killing in the state and says that Facebook postings about him are untrue. WI shelters are seeing an increase in dog admissions ahead of a new law placing stricter regulations on breeders LA SPCA is asking the New Orleans city council to pass a mandatory neuter … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Poor People Want to Rescue Pets Too
On occasion I post about listings I come across online for dogs in need of rescue/rehoming. Today, I'm going to air a grievance I have regarding the exclusion of low income adopters from the pool of potential homes for pets in need. Not all shelters and rescues do this, but it happens often enough that … Continue reading Poor People Want to Rescue Pets Too
It’s the Easter Beagle!
Happy Easter, Chocolate Over-Indulgers!
Ferris TX Fails Again with Animal Shelter
Last year, the city of Ferris was at odds with Misty Clark, the sole Animal Control officer at the local shelter. They wanted her to spend less time finding homes for shelter pets and more time rounding up strays. Oh and she was supposed to kill any pet still at the shelter after 72 hours. … Continue reading Ferris TX Fails Again with Animal Shelter
Update on MS Dogs Rescued from Overcrowded Shelter
An update on 13 of the 400+ dogs found living in a MS shelter designed to hold 60 in January: The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA) says that the 13 abandoned dogs and puppies they took in from a Mississippi shelter earlier this year will be available for adoption beginning this Saturday, April 3, … Continue reading Update on MS Dogs Rescued from Overcrowded Shelter
Click and Treat Shelter Pets to Some Chow
Ever find yourself sitting online waiting for something to load or for an e-mail confirmation to come through or for something to happen in the world? I do. And from now on, while I'm sitting here with seconds to spare, I'm going to click on these sites once a day to donate food to shelter … Continue reading Click and Treat Shelter Pets to Some Chow
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