War is hell. For dogs too.
Updates from a coalition of no kill groups working to help pets affected by the disasters in Japan. (via Clarice)
Major political upheaval in Miami-Dade County and animal advocates want the shelter director out (article and petition at link, via Stephanie)
KC Dog Blog has a post (with video) on how to write up good shelter/rescue pet profiles
Article in American Dog Magazine: The No Kill Movement – Full Steam Ahead
A meter reader in LA “panicked” when he thought a Yorkie might bite him and kicked the dog, causing the dog’s eye to fall out. The meter reader has since been fired. (Thanks Clarice for the links.)
In SC, a deputy and his wife in Georgetown Co have been charged with animal cruelty after authorities found 3 decomposing dog carcasses in outdoor kennels at their home and a mama dog with 9 pups on the porch.
Iowa is considering a bill that would make it unlawful for someone to seek agricultural employment for the purpose of creating undercover video footage.