“After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say ''I want to see the manager.''” - Wm. S. Burroughs
Month: October 2011
Updated: What happened to this dog?
The MAS webcams usually refresh every 15 seconds but not always. I was watching the webcams last Thursday and captured this series of shots. The webcam did not refresh between the second and third shots and there is a 30 second gap there. If anyone got a grab during that 30 second period which would … Continue reading Updated: What happened to this dog?
The Unwashed Masses Strike Back: NC
You might recall the story of the Chihuahua owner whose truck was stolen (with his dog Boo'kie inside) recently when he went into the pharmacy. Good news: Both the dog and the truck have been recovered. The truck was spotted by a friend of the owner's, parked at an apartment complex, but Boo'kie's return is … Continue reading The Unwashed Masses Strike Back: NC
Utah Pound Cat Story: Why Am I Not Happier?
The West Valley City Animal Shelter in Utah gasses groups of pets to death. Recently, after gassing a group of cats, the worker who opened the chamber found a black cat named Andrea was still alive. So the worker scooped Andrea up in his arms, showered her with kisses and told her she was a … Continue reading Utah Pound Cat Story: Why Am I Not Happier?
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Rowan Co Pound in NC: 33
Which do you want first - the good news or the disturbingly awful news? Alrightey then, good news it is. The Rowan Co Board of Health in NC met this week to discuss the possibility of waiving the $70 adoption fee on pets pulled from the county pound by a newly formed rescue group in … Continue reading Rowan Co Pound in NC: 33
Beagle in TN Needs Foster (and she comes with EXTRAS!)
This dog is at the Tipton Co Animal Shelter in TN and is due to whelp any day now. She is in need of a temporary foster home immediately in order to give her a safe place to have her pups. She can not get on paid transport until she has been out of the … Continue reading Beagle in TN Needs Foster (and she comes with EXTRAS!)
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Treats on the Internets
FL: The Manatee Co commission voted unanimously to pass a no kill resolution. Extra crispy awesome. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds points to the lack of scientific evidence regarding the issue of cats impacting bird populations in the UK. A NC dog owner left his keys and his Chihuahua inside his truck … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
“News” Article Promotes Death for Shelter Pets
A paper in Davidson Co, NC ran an article Monday in the "news" section (not "opinion") which promotes the killing of shelter pets. The author, L.W. Shoaf, characterizes pet advocates as "zealots". And from there, it goes straight to hell. Mr. Shoaf wants readers to know that shelter pets are not friendly companions waiting to … Continue reading “News” Article Promotes Death for Shelter Pets
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