My neighbor who has a variety of farm animals as pets recently put out a sign that says "Fresh Eggs - $1/dozen". Needless to say, I was beating on her door in no time flat. These are some eggs from our first batch - I love the variety of colors, from light green to dark … Continue reading Egg Score!
Month: May 2010
Suspect Arrested in KY Shelter Pet Crime
In February, someone broke into the Leitchfield Animal Shelter in KY and stole some petty cash. Then for laughs, let a dog out of a cage and locked her in the main office in order to orchestrate the cruel deaths of two shelter cats: [Shelter volunteer Bettye] Lane explained that a city worker discovered the … Continue reading Suspect Arrested in KY Shelter Pet Crime
Updated: Gaston Co AC Faces Fiscal Challenges
As a follow on to yesterday's post on shelters and budgeting challenges, I wanted to share part of a 60 page budget proposal from Gaston County, NC which begins: Gaston County’s fiscal condition remains stable but guarded for the current and outlying fiscal years. I guess that's about the best any of us can hope … Continue reading Updated: Gaston Co AC Faces Fiscal Challenges
Two Shelters with Budget Shortfalls
Animal shelters and budget issues are nothing new but I found both of these stories interesting: The PA SPCA's animal control contract with the city of Philadelphia expires July 1. The city has allotted almost 3 million dollars for the contract but the PSPCA says it needs about a million more than that. If no … Continue reading Two Shelters with Budget Shortfalls
Opposition to Banning the Gas Chamber in MI
MI is looking at legislation to ban the use of the gas chamber for killing shelter pets. There are eleven county animal control units still gassing pets in the state and one of those counties is Berrien. Berrien's County Administrator Bill Wolf is opposed to the bill for several reasons: 1. Although three AC employees … Continue reading Opposition to Banning the Gas Chamber in MI
Treats on the Internets
A 78 year old man checked before moving into an Arkansas subdivision that it would be ok to bring his arthritic potbellied pig, whom he's had since birth. Although he was led to believe there wouldn't be a problem, it turns out the city council had long ago outlawed hogs and makes no distinction between … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Mythbusting in Georgia
The oft repeated condemnation of the public by animal shelters who kill pets has been dealt yet another blow in Paulding Co, GA. The media announced a couple of days ago that the shelter's 120 pets needed immediate adoption as the shelter had to close for construction. The "irresponsible public" answered the call: "We have … Continue reading Mythbusting in Georgia
Shelter Pets in Dallas GA Need Your Help
Those within reach of the Atlanta metro area, please help spread the word that the Paulding Humane Society in Dallas, GA needs to find homes for all their pets ASAP. The shelter has a severe rat infestation and needs to close for at least two weeks for construction work to deal with the problem. They … Continue reading Shelter Pets in Dallas GA Need Your Help
Trivial Pursuits
I'm not up for any in-depth typing at the moment but wanted to share something trivial and get your response: What is your favorite baby animal and why? Mine is baby cats. I have always loved tiny versions of things and to me, kittens look very much like tiny versions of adult cats. Just like … Continue reading Trivial Pursuits
For Your Reading Pleasure
Two pieces well worth the time to read if you like food with your thought: Carpe K-9 - "Don't Blame the Dog!": Why are we not allowed to blame the dog, again? When dogs bite, and especially when they bite aggressively, with purpose to maim or worse, it is ALWAYS because the owners "did something … Continue reading For Your Reading Pleasure
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