Our battle for a No Kill nation is not against the public. It is against the cowards of our movement who refuse to stand up to their colleagues and friends running shelters that are mired in the failed and defunct philosophies that allow (indeed, cause) killing. Our battle is against those who claim to be … Continue reading Are You Enabling the Needless Killing of Shelter Pets?
Month: December 2010
Please browse our listings of available bad puppies
OK, we only have one bad puppy available at the moment but she is really very bad - enough for two even. Act now. Before she does something else bad. Oops - too late.
Why Your Shelter is Failing
If your local animal shelter is killing healthy/treatable pets, it's failing. Here's how the shelter director will explain the needless killing: Pet overpopulation: There are just too many pets and not enough homes for all of them. Lack of MSN: Because we don't have a mandatory spay-neuter law here like they do in other places … Continue reading Why Your Shelter is Failing
Online Vendor Recommendations?
Do you have any favorite online vendors? It could be anything from a pet supply business to a company that sells ingredients you buy to make food or treats for your pets. Please share the name of the company, their website, and what it is you like about them (good customer service, low prices, free … Continue reading Online Vendor Recommendations?
Action Alert: Dogs Suffering in OH Pound
The Harrison Co Dog Pound in OH keeps its 13 dogs in outdoor runs. Big or small, long-haired or short, healthy or suffering from parvo - they all struggle to survive in filthy conditions outdoors. In winter, the dogs get frostbite. And disease spreads as the pound is unable to clean the outdoor kennels: The … Continue reading Action Alert: Dogs Suffering in OH Pound
UR LIFE: I SAVD IT.
South Carolina: Five years ago this dog was in a shelter. Kathryn Larkin selected her for adoption, saving her life. Ms. Larkin named her Maggie. This month, Ms. Larkin was returning from a walk with Maggie when she fainted in her carport. The 83 year old woman hit her head and was out of sight … Continue reading UR LIFE: I SAVD IT.
Dinner at Chez Dog
Lately I've been making what Billy calls goulash. I boil chicken in an oversized pot with extra water. About halfway through, I sprinkle in a small amount of rice and add chopped veggies. Today's veggies were sweet potatoes, celery and carrots. By the time the chicken is done, the rice and veggies are cooked and … Continue reading Dinner at Chez Dog
This Looks Like a Pretty Good Dog
You may remember when reader Jamie Horton rescued Jennie from her local shelter. Today I got a nice surprise in my inbox when Jamie sent me some new photos of Jennie to share. What a joy to see her running and playing and living life as she was meant to do. Jennie is a smart … Continue reading This Looks Like a Pretty Good Dog
By What Right?
What gives a taxpayer funded animal shelter the right to abuse and/or kill pets? Is it the law of Finders Keepers? "We got 'em now so we can do whatever we want to 'em"? There are laws to protect pets from abuse and killing by private citizens. Should animal shelters and their workers be exempt … Continue reading By What Right?
Randi’s Surgical Cancer Treatment
Randi had been lame for a few weeks before we finally were able to determine the cause: A tumor pushing out her toenail on a rear foot. An x-ray showed that the tumor had already eaten away some of the bone. Toe amputation was recommended. The photo is what Randi's foot looked like a couple … Continue reading Randi’s Surgical Cancer Treatment
YesBiscuit! 