Oreo, submitted by reader Valerie. MERIWETHER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER 263 MCLAUGHLIN ROAD GREENVILLE, GA 30222 706-672-2966 Email: MERIWETHERC8101@BELLSOUTH.NET This shelter's kill rate was 29% in 2007.
Month: March 2011
Case Follow-Up: Thor in NM
You may remember the case of Thor, the dog who was brutally decapitated via knife and chainsaw in NM. Corey Bowen, one of two men charged in the case, faced fourth-degree felony extreme cruelty to animals. His trial ended in a hung jury this week: The jury, which began deliberating the case at about 4 … Continue reading Case Follow-Up: Thor in NM
Open Letter to SLED Regarding the Chesterfield Shelter Investigation
Now that SLED has opened an investigation into the alleged shootings at the Chesterfield Co shelter, here is what I'd like to see happen: In addition to the 3 dogs whose bodies have already been sent for necropsy, I hope SLED will exhume some older remains at the landfill as well. From my understanding, this … Continue reading Open Letter to SLED Regarding the Chesterfield Shelter Investigation
Chesterfield Co Developments for March 8
This is the latest on developments surrounding the alleged shooting of shelter dogs in Chesterfield Co, SC. This post will be updated if new information emerges today. Last night, I was mocking something the Sheriff of Chesterfield Co said in an interview regarding the prospect of the shelter closing: “The citizens of Chesterfield County will … Continue reading Chesterfield Co Developments for March 8
Freedom and Information: Act!
Some people feel intimidated about asking for public records, even though our government says you have a right to the information. If a shelter receives its funding from taxpayers, the shelter must provide records to the public upon request. To my mind, all public shelters should have at least their statistics and kill lists posted … Continue reading Freedom and Information: Act!
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Valerie, who is not to blame for the tiny picture: Dee, a Basset Hound mix with cherry eye City of Lyons Animal Shelter 100 S Lanier St Lyons, GA 912 380-0035 This shelter's kill rate is unknown.
Updated: Chesterfield Co Developments for March 7
This is the latest on developments surrounding the alleged shooting of shelter dogs in Chesterfield Co, SC. It will be updated if new information emerges today. It seems as if what we've heard from the Sheriff so far indicates a position of shooting-shelter-pets-is-legal-so-yay. Let's go over the applicable state law with a flea comb. SC … Continue reading Updated: Chesterfield Co Developments for March 7
Shelter Pet of the Day
Low Rider (ID # Cty 591), submitted by reader Valerie. 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.
Book Raffle Winner
Clarice is the winner of the raffle for the book "Food Pets Die For". Thank you to those who entered and congratulations Clarice!
UPDATED: Latest on Chesterfield Co Shelter Allegations and Action Items
The rescuers held their presser at noon today at the shelter. County council member Doug Curtis was reportedly in attendance. Sheriff Sam Parker apparently was not. There will probably be media reports on it tonight. The AP has picked up the story which means it's gone national. The Chesterfield Co ACOs apparently only do stray … Continue reading UPDATED: Latest on Chesterfield Co Shelter Allegations and Action Items
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