The owners and friends of Bella, the Pitbull shot to death by a lazy ACO in Cabarrus Co, NC, originally organized in an effort to seek justice for the dog. Now, they want justice for all dogs in Cabarrus County's animal control shelters: "What we found out was very disturbing," Jeff Daniels [Bella's owner] told … Continue reading La Bella Vita
Month: July 2010
Friends Don’t Let Friends Kill Each Other
Like many places, we have a challenge in South Carolina to educate the public and debunk myths about responsible pet ownership. The front line in this effort includes shelter directors as they are often given media opportunities to reach a mass audience. That's why I was so disappointed to read this article in which the … Continue reading Friends Don’t Let Friends Kill Each Other
More on Dog Killing Refund Lady
A few more significant details have emerged today in the story of the Cathryn Washington who left her dog in the car to die while she shopped in MD: When Ms. Washington went back inside Costco to return the kibble, dog beds and treats she had bought for Delta, she told a clerk the dog … Continue reading More on Dog Killing Refund Lady
Dog Survives Dragging in GA
Can you identify these two photos? If you said "spotted dog feet" and "human" - BZZZZ! Sorry. Don't feel bad, I got them wrong too. The first photo is actually the front paws of a dog named Choker who was tied behind his owner's truck and dragged - those are holes in the feet, not … Continue reading Dog Survives Dragging in GA
There’s No “I Killed My Dog” Box On the Merchandise Return Form
After 38 years of marriage, Cathryn Washington and her husband recently separated. Ms. Washington wanted to move away from their Seattle home - all the way across the country to West Virginia in fact - and demanded she be allowed to take the couple's 14 year old Labrador, Delta, with her. Never mind that Delta … Continue reading There’s No “I Killed My Dog” Box On the Merchandise Return Form
Gulf Coast Pets
Randi Kaye of CNN did some excellent reporting on Anderson Cooper's show last week on pets surrendered to Gulf Coast shelters due to the BP oil spill. She was on site (at the LA SPCA), he was not, but they both held critters during the piece and I remember Randi snuggling hers and Anderson kissing … Continue reading Gulf Coast Pets
NC Puppy Cruelty Case
Coward - (noun) One who tortures the defenseless since they are unable to kick your lame, freak ass to hell and back like you deserve. And although we've been hearing "you'll get yours" from time immemorial in response to the cruel injustices inflicted by aberrations like you, I happen to believe it. You can't tie … Continue reading NC Puppy Cruelty Case
CO Dog’s Death was 100% Preventable
A Colorado dog owner took her dog to the vet because she was dehydrated and vomiting. The vet said she'd keep the dog overnight. The next morning, the owner received a phone call from a different vet at another clinic, saying he had her dog and the dog had been hit by a car on … Continue reading CO Dog’s Death was 100% Preventable
Treats on the Internets
Sad story and photos of a Brittany dumped in a field near the shelter in Belchertown, MA: She has almost no hair, large tumors on her mammary glands, and hardly any teeth. There was puss seeping out of the gaping holes in her mouth. [...] Turns out Brit had another ailment, too, a heart murmur. … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
The Value of Ear Scritches to Dogs in Shelters
In a fascinating article on the behavior of stray dogs in Bulgaria, the author mentions that he worked at the Broward Co Animal Shelter in FL after graduating high school, where he "saw scenes of dogs in distress that haunt me to this day". His reaction to seeing those dogs was highly understandable, even if … Continue reading The Value of Ear Scritches to Dogs in Shelters
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