Submitted by reader Megan who writes: Meet Raven! A 3 year old female German Shepherd mix. She has the most beautiful golden brown eyes and a stunning black/brown coat that is soft & shiny. Raven knows basic commands and enjoys nothing more than a walk & belly rub from the volunteers. She is very energetic yet … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Month: January 2011
Shelter Pet of the Day
Bitchy Barbie Winging Cat Rescue Griffin, GA 256 390 6187 alafeline@earthlink.net blowe@optonline.net Winging Cat Rescue saves cats from GA kill shelters. Submitted by reader Valerie.
Through a Glass, Darkly
I know some of you have been following the story of this Shelter Pet of the Day kitten from earlier this week. I want to bring it to the forefront because this cat's life matters. From a comment by reader Kristi, this is part of a plea from a shelter volunteer that was posted online: … Continue reading Through a Glass, Darkly
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Linda who volunteers at the rescue Buster currently calls home. She writes: Buster first made his appearance in a multi-story parking lot for a local business, where he kept trying to get into people's cars. He was so friendly that one of the employees finally decided to take him home. Although Buster … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Oops Killings at VA Shelter Devastate Family
If your family's house burns down with several pets inside in November, and the county seizes your surviving pets in December alleging neglect and cruelty, you might be thinking January really couldn't be much worse. But if you're the Wade family in Amherst Co, VA, you'd be wrong: The Amherst County Sheriff's office confirmed accusations … Continue reading Oops Killings at VA Shelter Devastate Family
Who Killed the AL Dogs at Lincoln Co Animal Services?
When HSUS took 44 dogs from their owner in AL last month, they dropped 10 of them at Lincoln Co Animal Services - a gassing shelter in NC. The shelter killed 4 of the dogs - reports differ on whether the dogs were killed for being sick, aggressive, or both. No information is known on … Continue reading Who Killed the AL Dogs at Lincoln Co Animal Services?
Shelter Pet of the Day
Greenville Co Animal Care Services 328-C Furman Hall Rd. Greenville, SC 29609 (864) 467-395o This shelter's kill rate, per their FAQ page, is 45%.
Updated: Latest Tidbits on the Alabama 44
I am still plugging along, attempting to pin down details on the Alabama 44. Mainly, I am hoping to account for the last 3 dogs. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these 3 dogs (see below for details on the other 41 dogs), please share. In addition, there have been several discrepancies … Continue reading Updated: Latest Tidbits on the Alabama 44
Update on Police Killing of Rosie the Newf
You might recall the suspicious circumstances surrounding the tazing and shooting of Rosie the Newfoundland dog in WA. Police dash-cam videos have now been released which seem to cast additional doubt on the "threat" posed by Rosie: The videos, released by Des Moines Police show the dog being tazed by an officer, then running away. … Continue reading Update on Police Killing of Rosie the Newf
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Megan who writes: Carmella is about 4 years old and a total sweetheart, very affectionate & friendly. She has been at the shelter for quite sometime and truly deserves a wonderful furrrrever home. Everyone has so much faith in Carmella that her adoption fee has been reduced to just $50.00 (normally $200.00) … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
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