If you're one of those people who enjoys a good plot twist, I hope you've been following the story of the SD dog breeder who had his property raided by Second Chance Rescue and HSUS in September of last year. They seized 172 dogs and fostered out a bunch of them. In February, a judge … Continue reading With a Twist
Month: May 2010
The Stay with an Exclamation Point Mat
I would guess that the average house dog has some amount of training, at least in appropriate house manners. And as many of us know, there are times when we can expect our dog to "break" (go against his training). For example, a dog with a bladder infection may not be capable of waiting until … Continue reading The Stay with an Exclamation Point Mat
Needless Shelter Pet Killing and the OSPCA
First, an update on the ringworm killings at OSPCA: The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals now says there will not be a mass euthanization of animals at a shelter north of Toronto. [...] Rob Godfrey, chair of the animal protection agency, said most of the animals — about two-thirds — will … Continue reading Needless Shelter Pet Killing and the OSPCA
Treats on the Internets
A new AP poll finds that 54% of respondents will adopt their next pet from a shelter, 23% will buy from a breeder and 8% will buy from a pet store. Puppy seller in FL was shut down by the court in February and prohibited from selling dogs for the next 10 years. It sounds … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
OSPCA Under Fire for Exterminating Shelter Pets
It sounds as if the public outcry over OSPCA's plan to kill every living thing in their care because some of the pets have ringworm is helping: The Ontario SPCA is asking qualified residents and local veterinarians who can treat ringworm to contact them with services you can offer to help save the remaining animals … Continue reading OSPCA Under Fire for Exterminating Shelter Pets
Ontario Shelter Manages Ringworm Outbreak with Death
A shelter in Ontario, Canada is pioneering a new treatment for pets with ringworm: mass killing. But let's back up a second and look at this dastardly skin infection in pets. There are oral medications, topical medications, a ringworm "vaccine" for cats which can be used in treatment and finally: There have been several studies … Continue reading Ontario Shelter Manages Ringworm Outbreak with Death
HSUS Now a 3 Star Charity with Charity Navigator
Humane Watch is reporting that Charity Navigator just knocked HSUS' rating down a peg: The updated ratings show that HSUS’s “fundraising efficiency”—I should say inefficiency—got significantly worse in 2008. While Charity Navigator shows that HSUS spent 13 cents to raise every dollar in 2007, that number more than doubled to 27 cents. In other words, … Continue reading HSUS Now a 3 Star Charity with Charity Navigator
More on Cabarrus Co Pitbull Shooting
More details have come to light regarding the killing of Bella, a Pitbull who had escaped from her yard in NC and was shot to death by an ACO who didn't feel like catching her humanely. A posting on Facebook lays out what sounds like a good legal case against the ACO including eyewitness statements … Continue reading More on Cabarrus Co Pitbull Shooting
Burn on You Robeson
In case you haven't been following the soap opera of the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC, the latest is a lawsuit filed against the shelter to get them to stop killing pets that have had a hold placed on them by a rescue group. In conjunction with the filing of the lawsuit, the plaintiff … Continue reading Burn on You Robeson
Treats on the Internets
The Stark County Dog Warden Advisory Board in OH recommended several candidates for the County Commissioners to interview for the dog warden position. The list included former animal control officers and shelter workers - sort of what you would expect. But the Commissioners seem to have their eye on a property manager/dog breeder which has … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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