The so-called animal shelter in Chesterfield Co, SC was, until late last year, a gassing facility. Some of you may remember when they gassed Bessie - a Black and Tan Coonhound slated for rescue - after she was reportedly mauled by other dogs at the shelter. At that time, the county Sheriff Sam Parker told … Continue reading Updated: Allegation of Mass Shooting of Shelter Dogs in SC
Month: March 2011
SC Cat Sanctuary Raided
There are new developments in a story I've been following here in SC. PETA sent an undercover investigator to work 5 days a week for 6 months at an Horry Co cat sanctuary. PETA then released a compilation video made during the undercover investigator's time at the sanctuary and stated the cats were living "in … Continue reading SC Cat Sanctuary Raided
Accidents and Miracles
A pet is euthanized by injection but doesn't die. This happens. I don't know how often but sometimes it makes the news. This Rottweiler was non-euthanized at a veterinary clinic. The owner said he couldn't bring himself to have the dog put to sleep a second time. A dog named Gabby was non-euthanized at a … Continue reading Accidents and Miracles
Shelter Pets of the Day
Three bottle raised pups, submitted by reader Jamie who writes: The first picture is a male. He is the largest and just look at that cutie patootie face! He has more of a fluffy husky look. Very people friendly, bold and brave and likes to visit cats and dogs. The second is the only female. … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day
Open Thread
Post your pet related tales of woe, tales of joy or tales of tails here. Pet themed questions, comments and linkaroos also welcome.
Age is Just a Number
You know that saying "They grow up so fast"? Well Mulder aged a couple of months this week. Let me explain. When she first came to us, I estimated her age was about 6 weeks. We took her for her first vet visit about 2 and 1/2 weeks later and the vet agreed with me … Continue reading Age is Just a Number
Shelter Pet of the Day
Reagan, submitted by reader Jeanne. "Hello, my name is Reagan. They already wrote me off as an old lady who belongs in a nursing home. What do they know. Sure, I pee a lot. But doesn't mean I don't have years ahead of me. And special powers. May be a plain brown tabby with ratty … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Regarding Jeri
I had to violate my own PG-13 rating and bust out some curse words. Plus I wanted to include a video which I can't do on WordPress. So I've put up a post on my personal blog but if bad language offends you, don't clicky.
Let’s Talk about Transport
A subject that's been discussed a lot in the comments recently is that of transporting dogs from kill shelters to places where they can be adopted. I know at least a few of our readers are involved in rescue transport so I thought I'd post this thread for people to share their experiences and ask … Continue reading Let’s Talk about Transport
Shelter Pet of the Day
Humane Society of Etowah County Gadsden, AL 256-442-1348 hsec@microxl.com
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