HSUS spends $24 million on fundraising here, $450,000 on a useless law there, all while appealing to donors on behalf of puppies and kittens in need. But when a shelter in Montana became overfilled with actual puppies and kittens in need HSUS could only spare $10,000 in cash and another $10,000 in volunteer work: The … Continue reading HSUS: Doing All It Reasonably Can to Railroad Small Shelters in Need
Month: August 2010
IL: Report of Killing Without Consent at TLC Animal Shelter
On July 9, a family in IL adopted a dog called Ollie from the TLC Animal Shelter in Homer Glen. At the time of the adoption, Ollie had a limp and a mass on his leg, the result of a prior break which was left untreated. The adopting family did not notice it at the … Continue reading IL: Report of Killing Without Consent at TLC Animal Shelter
Scupdate
Today in Scout news: When I went out with her breakfast, she was across the street and she softly woofed some hellos at me and wagged her tail. She wouldn't approach me or come over to eat until I went back inside but the tail wagging had me falling down giddy. nyway, what is everyone's … Continue reading Scupdate
The Unwashed Masses Strike Back – Part 2
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 2
SC Shelter Halts Shipment of Pets to CT
I recently came across this article about a CT shelter director, Fred Acker of the SPCA of CT, who has a long standing relationship with the shelter in Anderson Co, SC. He pulls dogs from Anderson Co and drives them to New England for large scale adoption events where he sells them for $325 each. … Continue reading SC Shelter Halts Shipment of Pets to CT
Update on Abandoned Dog in My Neighborhood
I didn't see the abandoned dog on Tuesday night although the food was gone Wednesday morning. So last night I kept milling about the yard discreetly after putting her food out to make sure she got her dinner and not some other roaming dog or critter. s it happens, I didn't see her come to … Continue reading Update on Abandoned Dog in My Neighborhood
Cats That Look Like Hitler
Warning: Time suckage ahead.
Worst Ever!—->Only Joking!
July 30, California: Investigators said they've uncovered one of the worst ever cases of animal abuse even in Tulare County and a juvenile's life was also threatened. At least 50 animals were found dead and even more neglected at a home in Strathmore. Investigators have arrested 53-year-old Linda Corsiglia. Reportedly the 16 year old daughter … Continue reading Worst Ever!—->Only Joking!
“We’re to blame” – Again
In Arkansas, the Pulaski Co Humane Society is caring for dozens of emaciated, flea-ridden pets seized from a local home: The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of two starving horses loose on East Mail Route Road. Officers located their owner, but saw there was an even bigger situation. More than 30 dogs and … Continue reading “We’re to blame” – Again
Treats on the Internets
Remember the report of the cat allowed to die in the walls of the Dallas Animal Shelter? The commenters on this blurb say there are likely more cats in those walls. doptions at the PA SPCA jumped almost 300% in July as compared with this time last year. They ran a $1 kitty special which … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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