I’m sure you are all familiar with the evil public: Irresponsible pet owners who refuse to neuter their pets and callously force kindly shelter workers to spend their work days killing friendly pets. You know – those people, a.k.a. all of us. It is the public’s fault that bad things happen to shelter pets. Which … Continue reading The Unwashed Masses Strike Back – Part 3
Month: August 2010
Well That was Fast
Coweta Co GA forged ahead with their payback animal control ordinances at last night's meeting. Rescue groups in the county must now obtain licenses from and be inspected by both the state and Coweta Co AC. So basically, the situation here is rescues saving animals from abuse at AC will be inspected by AC. I … Continue reading Well That was Fast
Update on Cruelty Case at PA Kennel
Miriam "Mimi" Winkler and James Deppen appeared in court yesterday to face animal cruelty charges. There was testimony from both sides: [State Dog Warden Orlando] Aguirre said he and two other dog wardens went to the kennel on April 27 for an unannounced inspection and discovered the bichons frises with heavily matted hair and living … Continue reading Update on Cruelty Case at PA Kennel
Scupdate – ALL SAFE!
APL came out today and rounded up the last 3 stragglers so all of Scout's puppies are now being cared for by loving, responsible people. Kristine says that the first 4 are already allowing people to pick them up without screaming or snapping so that's very encouraging. I hope things continue to go well. I … Continue reading Scupdate – ALL SAFE!
Meeting the Standards in Coweta Co
After the recent story about Coweta Co AC allowing a seriously ill dog to suffer instead of caring for him, I was not surprised to read the county is considering major changes to its animal control laws. But I was surprised to learn the changes have nothing to do with improving conditions at the shelter. … Continue reading Meeting the Standards in Coweta Co
Scupdate – Puppy Edition
So a couple of the fine folks from my favorite no kill shelter, the Animal Protection League, came by yesterday to check out the Scout situation. Scout was very friendly with both of them and that was my first time seeing her with strangers so that was good. They managed to catch 4 of the … Continue reading Scupdate – Puppy Edition
Tastes Like Chicken!
Consumer Affairs reports that Dianne, a volunteer with Collie rescue in IL, was feeding her own 4 dogs at home when she says she found a dead frog in a can of Pedigree chicken with gravy dog food: “My big concern is what’s going into this food,” she says. “What’s going into this food that … Continue reading Tastes Like Chicken!
A Thorough Investigation at TX Shelter
I come across stories like this too often: shelter volunteers and/or staff allege wrongdoing by someone higher up at the public animal shelter. The local government promises to look into the matter and shortly thereafter, the government determines - without any serious investigation - that the claims are bogus. Back to business as usual. Here … Continue reading A Thorough Investigation at TX Shelter
Scupdate – Photos
Scout is still thin, but starting to get a little meat on her bones: When she gets her ears up, she looks a teensy bit goofy:
Dallas Animal Shelter Manager Indicted
Tyrone McGill, the manager of the Dallas Animal Shelter where a cat was allowed to die a slow death inside a wall, has been indicted by a grand jury on felony cruelty charges and placed on paid administrative leave. Details of the case from the affidavit: On May 4, shelter employee Kimberly Killebrew asked McGill … Continue reading Dallas Animal Shelter Manager Indicted
YesBiscuit! 