There was a local news story the other day about county residents being afraid of roaming dogs. Something's got to be done, the county will look into it, etc. It got me thinking about Scout, who is now sort of living on our porch. I wondered if AC happened by or the letter carrier tried … Continue reading Thanks For Your Community Service, We’re Taking Your Pets
Month: August 2010
Friday Reading
Toledo Humane Society says they don't have the resources to remove starving horses from the owner. I did a quick Google and found: The HSUS Animal Rescue teams are ready at a moment's notice to rescue horses from poor living conditions[...] Now we just have to get these two lovebirds together. In the meantime, I'm … Continue reading Friday Reading
You’re sending me to the pound? NOW?!
Arizona: - Hello Officer. This Pitbull isn't mine. Also she's not pregnant. Can you take her to the pound? - Gee, she looks really pregnant - and in labor even - but ok, if you say so. Fast forward 5 minutes: - Hey, that Pitbull's having puppies in the back of my patrol car! AP … Continue reading You’re sending me to the pound? NOW?!
More on Annie: Doing What’s Right
Assuming Annie the Australian Shepherd is fortunate enough to live a normal lifespan and succumb to old age somewhere down the road, she's at about the halfway point in her life. In my experience, dogs in general do well adjusting to new owners, new environments and new lives. But this is the fall back plan … Continue reading More on Annie: Doing What’s Right
Treats on the Internets
Helping people take better care of their pets outperforms attempting to force people into responsible ownership with threats of punishment Blaming No Kill for Killing in Austin, TX The ASPCA phoned in a memo to the board of a NM shelter recommending a 60 day shutdown and complete emptying of the facility. GA no kill … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
KY Shelter Could Perhaps Try a Leetle Harder
The Mason Co Animal Shelter in Maysville, KY invites you to come on down to their fine establishment (Yo, even a handwritten sign with a readable phone number would be better than this) to find your new four legged family member. Hope you can make it between 10am and 12noon Monday - Saturday as those … Continue reading KY Shelter Could Perhaps Try a Leetle Harder
Coweta Co Animal Control Shame
A dog in very rough shape came into the Coweta Co Animal Control shelter in GA last week. He had 4 broken legs and was suffering from tetanus which rendered him immobile. Unable to even open his mouth, he could not eat or drink. C described him as being 15 years old, uninjured and dying. … Continue reading Coweta Co Animal Control Shame
Convicted Puppymiller Not Having a Heavenly Time in the Slammer
Pennsylvania: I'm not going to attempt to cover all the details of the case against Almost Heaven Kennels which resulted in the owner, Derbe "Skip" Eckhart, being sentenced to 6 to 23 months in jail on cruelty and related charges this year. Bill White of the Morning Call has been covering the story for years. … Continue reading Convicted Puppymiller Not Having a Heavenly Time in the Slammer
Communication Breakdown
California: In June, a 7 year old dog called Annie got spooked by something while out with her owner, causing her to bolt. The owner searched for her in the area but couldn't find her. He checked the county shelter's list of stray pick-ups but Annie was not on it. After 3 weeks, he was … Continue reading Communication Breakdown
Scupdate
So I'm asleep in bed this morning and Billy comes in saying "I was petting that dog. She came right up to me. Oh I got some video of her too." Hullo! Billy is the one in this family that has "a way with dogs". I am not so lucky but I am sometimes lucky … Continue reading Scupdate
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