North Carolina: Mark Painter found a very friendly dog roaming the parking lot of the medical office complex he was visiting on July 26. The dog had two collars on and a rabies tag from 11 years ago. He walked the Lab mix around the parking lot to see if an owner could be found … Continue reading I Once was Lost but Now I’m Found
Month: August 2010
HSUS Seeks to Outlaw Bear Baying in SC
Hunting dogs are trained in various ways including the use of a live animal of whatever type the dog is being trained to hunt (or at least an animal similar to that type). For example, a retriever might be trained to pick up a duck who has been shackled. A terrier might be sent down … Continue reading HSUS Seeks to Outlaw Bear Baying in SC
Treats on the Internets
Williamsburg, KY residents wanted to help a friendly dog who was roaming. They called animal control thinking the dog would be rescued, given a bath, cared for and adopted out. Instead AC responded to the call and shot the dog to death. Michael Mountain: "The Ghost of Oreo" MSN in Los Angeles continues to be … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Dinner at Chez Dog
Leftover bits from the produce drawer that I needed to use up before they went off: spinach leaves, broccoli, grape tomatoes. Add rice, chicken livers and turkey thighs and dinner is served.
Continuing Problems Plague Anderson Co Shelter
Tom Allen is a member of the Anderson Co Council and the animal welfare committee which deals with issues involving the Anderson Co Animal Shelter. At a public meeting on Friday, Mr. Allen voiced one of the frustrations in addressing these issues: “Half of Anderson County is in love with the animals, and the other … Continue reading Continuing Problems Plague Anderson Co Shelter
State Finds Evidence of Neglect at Robeson Co Animal Shelter
This note, posted on Facebook, is purportedly from the Robeson Co Animal Shelter (RCAS) director, April Lowry: I am not writing this to you in defense i am writing this to you stating the facts...I do not need a defense... What an opener. First I will state that we have failed 2 inspections due To … Continue reading State Finds Evidence of Neglect at Robeson Co Animal Shelter
Her Ears are an Endless Source of Entertainment
When she's sleeping they stick up like devil horns. When she's looking down they form the top of a capital T. When she's jumping around playing, random snickering.
Treats on the Internets
Action Alert - MSN in CA: It's baaaack! SC couple stopped by the city shelter in Columbia and got so depressed, they donated $1.5 million to help build a new, no kill shelter. Construction begins in the fall of next year. Debunking the oft quoted - but not so oft investigated - outrageous cat stats … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
More Needless Killing at Robeson Co Animal Shelter
Pop quiz: 2 pups at your shelter test positive for parvo. What do you do with the rest of your dogs? A. Isolate them from the dogs who tested positive and test them each for parvo. B. Have a vet examine them for possible symptoms of parvo and isolate/treat as appropriate. C. Foster/adopt them out … Continue reading More Needless Killing at Robeson Co Animal Shelter
Scups at Animal Protection League
Kristine at APL sent me some photos of Scout's pups settling in at the shelter: They have been named Romulus, Rowan, Rin, Rinji, Ripley, Reece and Rafi. Kristine told me APL tries not to repeat names for dogs at the shelter and, like many breeders, they use themes of one sort or another when naming … Continue reading Scups at Animal Protection League
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