This video is dark but I think it's because ARNO is a volunteer organization and the people who made the video have day jobs so don't get to the shelter until it's just about dark on weekdays. Darn you Daylight Savings!
Month: November 2011
Why Memphis Killed the Public’s View of the Stray Area
Video of Mari, a feral dog, being impounded at MAS on October 13, 2011: I showed this clip to Billy. He is not involved in shelter pet advocacy nor is he a trained animal handler - he's just an owner who loves pets and believes in being kind to them. After watching the video, Billy … Continue reading Why Memphis Killed the Public’s View of the Stray Area
National Animal Shelter Reform Week: Why NC Needs CAPA
In 2010, Surry Co Animal Control in NC took in 3933 pets and killed 3548 of them. That's a kill rate of 90%. The cost to taxpayers per animal handled was $119. Surry Co charges $100 for dogs and $90 for cats (vaccines and neuter surgery included). The median household income in Surry Co in … Continue reading National Animal Shelter Reform Week: Why NC Needs CAPA
National Animal Shelter Reform Week: Why TN Needs CAPA
The No Kill Advocacy Center designates this week as National Animal Shelter Reform Week. While pet advocates have long worked with their local pounds in hopes of winning the hearts and minds of public employees responsible for needless pet killing, the results have fallen short of expectations. In too many cases, those responsible for the … Continue reading National Animal Shelter Reform Week: Why TN Needs CAPA
What Cowards Do
When it was discovered that pets were suffering at the hands of MAS staff in 2009, Mayor Wharton promised transparency and reform at the pound. He never delivered on the reform and thus the transparency issue became problematic as the public could see images of his failure every day. So he killed the transparency too. … Continue reading What Cowards Do
Meaningful Fee Assistance for Feline Spay-Neuter in Wilkes Co
Wilkes County Animal Control in NC took in 2803 cats in 2010. It killed 2536 of them. That's a kill rate of 90% for cats in Wilkes Co. The pound is open 10:30 - 5 on weekdays and for 90 minutes on Saturdays (unless it's a holiday). One can't help but wonder if more pets … Continue reading Meaningful Fee Assistance for Feline Spay-Neuter in Wilkes Co
Taunting Mari?
In the hours leading up to Mari's rescue from MAS, he should have been left alone as much as possible, since MAS knew he was feral and obviously under severe stress in the pound. The "cleaning" practices at MAS, where workers hose down the cage with the dog still inside, are enough to frighten even … Continue reading Taunting Mari?
Dog Food Wonkery: Grains
There are various arguments against the inclusion of grain in the canine diet. One is that grains cause allergies in dogs. This article offers the perspective that the incidence of grain allergies in dogs is extremely low. Another common argument against feeding grains is that the dog has no dietary requirement for carbohydrates and would … Continue reading Dog Food Wonkery: Grains
Zanesville, OH: Exotic Animals Suffered in Captivity
I know many readers followed the killing of dozens of wild animals who had been released from their cages on an Ohio farm just before the owner committed suicide on October 18. In a recent meeting of a group tasked with making recommendations for exotic animal ownership in OH, Tom Stalf from the Columbus Zoo … Continue reading Zanesville, OH: Exotic Animals Suffered in Captivity
Henry Update
Henry is one of the dogs saved from the stray area at MAS because we were able to see him on the webcams. He is wrapping up his heartworm treatment with his foster family. Thank you to everyone who helped get Henry out of MAS alive and who donated to the fund used to pay … Continue reading Henry Update
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