The AP put out a piece earlier this month on rescue transports which take shelter dogs from the south and drive them north. It provides some sad stats for shelter pets in the state of NC: Last year, at least 305,222 dogs and cats were dropped off at North Carolina shelters, and 214,475 were euthanized. … Continue reading Red Alert – Concern Troll!
Month: March 2011
Would This Be in Any Way Acceptable?
This is Bob. He was found wandering the streets and a good Samaritan brought him to the shelter. Bob has been so depressed at the shelter that families keep passing him over. And now, Bob's time is UP! He's been at the shelter past the mandatory hold period and overcrowding is a real problem at … Continue reading Would This Be in Any Way Acceptable?
Shelter Pet of the Day
Jones County Animal Control Gray, GA 478-986-1427 animal.control@jonescountyga.org Jones County Animal Control is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00am until 12:00pm. This shelter had a kill rate of 84% in 2007.
Open Thread
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Shelter Pet of the Day
Molly, submitted by Tasha. Fort Defiance Humane Society 7169 State Route 15 Defiance, OH 43512 Mon – Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm newbestfriend@fortdefiancehumanesociety.org (419) 658-2298 http://www.fortdefiancehumanesociety.org/ This shelter's kill rate is unknown.
Treats on the Internets
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) … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Town of Hempstead Rewards Criminal Behavior
There are likely things I did 17 years ago which, should they surface on YouTube today, I'd want to explain. I might say something about being younger and less experienced, less knowledgeable, maybe I could have used better judgment - something like that. I would guess that's true for many of us. What I know … Continue reading Town of Hempstead Rewards Criminal Behavior
Chesterfield Co Shelter Developments
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley held a town hall meeting Monday night in York County (which is near Chesterfield Co). Several animal advocates were in attendance and the governor was asked about getting a fair investigation into the alleged shooting of shelter dogs. She seems content to wait for the results of the investigation: "When … Continue reading Chesterfield Co Shelter Developments
Adopt the Internet Day
Please consider this an open thread for posting information and links to any adoptable pets currently at a rescue, shelter or in foster care.
Shelter Pet of the Day
This strikingly colored cat is called Isabel. She needs someone to save her. Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter 3320 Beltagh Avenue Wantagh, NY 11793 Phone: (516) 785-5220 Email: Jmirenda@tohmail.org This shelter's kill rate is unknown.