Update, 9-18-10: The winner of the book is Preston. Thank you to everyone who entered. You may well remember the December 2008 cover article of Sports Illustrated that featured the Vick dogs and was written by Jim Gorant. The publisher of a new book by Mr. Gorant called The Lost Dogs - Michael Vick's Dogs … Continue reading Book Excerpt and Giveaway – “The Lost Dogs”
Month: September 2010
Bessie, Slated for Rescue, Killed by SC Shelter
Bessie, a Black and Tan Coonhound, was flagged for rescue at the Chesterfield Co Animal Shelter in SC last week. As such, she was moved from the main adoption floor to a run with three other dogs with whom she had reportedly been kenneled previously. A fight erupted and Bessie was so badly injured, the … Continue reading Bessie, Slated for Rescue, Killed by SC Shelter
Treats on the Internets
Some asshat in Tampa Bay, FL shot a cat 30 times with a pellet gun, locked her in a carrier and tossed her into a body of water. A good Sam heard her crying and saved her. She's being treated by a vet and I sincerely hope she makes it. In the meantime, there's a … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
The Saving and Killing of Skittles
I had previously awarded Walker Co Humane Society in AL the coveted Fastest Kill in the East title. We now have another contender. lady in PA, Nancy Nies, found a stray cat in March who wasn't in good shape. She nursed her back to health and then figured out kitty was pregnant. She raised the … Continue reading The Saving and Killing of Skittles
More on Lil Bit
Some additional details on the story of the dog who was killed by Memphis Animal Shelter despite having an adopter begging to save her. The issue came up at the AC Advisory Board meeting this week which about 30 people attended: Ann Mitchell, the woman who wanted to adopt Lil Bit is from Mississippi. While … Continue reading More on Lil Bit
Lil Bit Needlessly Killed at Memphis Animal Shelter
The Memphis Animal Shelter has a history of killing dogs who have been adopted by mistake. When they did it in December 2009 it was a “goof up” and that was shortly after they had killed another adopted dog (that one was “sloppy“). The latest killing however, was intentional: A woman claims the Memphis Animal … Continue reading Lil Bit Needlessly Killed at Memphis Animal Shelter
Update on SD Dog Breeder Case
Dan Christensen, whose SD property was raided and whose dogs were seized one year ago under an illegal warrant, has not gone away quietly: Now he's filed a $5 million lawsuit in federal court against Second Chance Rescue Center, the Humane Society of the United States and Turner County, including several officials. [...] In the … Continue reading Update on SD Dog Breeder Case
Is Robeson Co Trying to Hide Poor Shelter Pet Care?
Of all the reports of abuse, killing and mismanagement at Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC, this one frustrates me the most. And it's not even directly about a pet suffering or being killed. A new policy enacted last month bars members of the public from taking pictures or recording video inside the shelter. Of … Continue reading Is Robeson Co Trying to Hide Poor Shelter Pet Care?
Suing Facebook Aliases
The soap opera that is Liberty Humane Society in New Jersey marches on: In the latest development over the no-kill saga surrounding Liberty Humane Society, the Jersey City animal shelter has filed a lawsuit over comments on a Facebook fan page. Good luck with that. The suit is filed against former volunteers [...]; Facebook aliases … Continue reading Suing Facebook Aliases
Food Wonks, Gather ‘Round
Reducing fat and calories can lower cancer risks for dogs (and people!) according to newly presented research. Specific recommendations including lowering dietary intake of sugar and Omega-6 fatty acids (e.g. nuts, seeds, corn oil, soybean oil and grain-fed red meat). It's important to note that Omega-6 fatty acids are not "bad", it's just that they … Continue reading Food Wonks, Gather ‘Round
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