The foster owner sent me this picture of the Beag today.
Month: November 2011
Name That Animal
No researching, just have a guess if you don't know.
Seeking Justice for 4000 Shelter Pets in KY
Kentucky state law requires sedation prior to heartsticking animals. The McCracken Co sheriff's department received a complaint that Beau Anderson, a state certified euthanasia technician and employee of the McCracken County Humane Society, was killing shelter pets in violation of this law: The sheriff's department said their investigation revealed Anderson routinely violated the law by … Continue reading Seeking Justice for 4000 Shelter Pets in KY
Shelter Pet of the Day
If you are as old as me young at heart, you might remember the animated feature from Captain Kangaroo called Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings. To this day, I hear the name Simon and I start singing that theme song (badly). I've been singing it all day, looking at this beautiful kitteh named … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
MAS Webcams Were a Serious Problem
One of the things that struck me most from the Rotary Club's report on MAS was the universal call for the killing of the webcams by management. The club members went to interview city leaders individually and ask them about serious ethical and legal violations such as MAS staff's involvement in dogfighting and the selling … Continue reading MAS Webcams Were a Serious Problem
Memphis Rotary Club Reports Dogfighting and Theft at MAS
The Memphis Rotary Club's evaluation of Memphis Animal Services is available online. Read it and weep. The interviews with various members of management were conducted in August, while Matt Pepper was still director and the webcams were still in place. I'm providing a summary in my own words below but please read the original document … Continue reading Memphis Rotary Club Reports Dogfighting and Theft at MAS
Allegations of Abuse at KY Shelter
Andy Stewart, a KY inmate who worked this spring at the Taylor Co Animal Shelter in Campbellsville on work release, alleges animal abuse in a letter sent to the state, a local humane society and a local TV news station. The claims seem to focus mainly on botched attempts to "euthanize" pets. From Mr. Stewart's … Continue reading Allegations of Abuse at KY Shelter
Treats on the Internets
The Animal Welfare League of Arlingtonis the latest open admission shelter in VA to sustain a live release rate of 90+%. *** Humane Watch breaks down HSUS' shelter spending by state for 2010. SC shelters received .0004% of HSUS' millions - which is better than some states fared. *** A man in Putnam Co FL … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
SC Shelter Sends 41 Dogs on ASPCA Transport: Saved?
John Sibley brought it to my attention this afternoon that the ASPCA was engaging in an HSUS style "rescue" of 41 dogs from a shelter here in SC. From the ASPCA blog: This morning we arrived at A Second Chance Animal Shelter (ASCAS) in Manning, South Carolina. After meeting with the staff, we carefully secured … Continue reading SC Shelter Sends 41 Dogs on ASPCA Transport: Saved?
Killing Apologists Just Want Their Lives Back
Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your hypocrisy seatbelts and make sure your ZOMG tray tables are in the upright and locked position. We are in for a bumpy ride. The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA) is holding its annual conference in San Francisco right now. This is a Powerpoint presentation reportedly given at the … Continue reading Killing Apologists Just Want Their Lives Back
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