One of my favorite websites is Letters of Note. Today they have a letter from Mark Twain which he posted permanently on his front door after his home was burgled in 1908.
Month: January 2012
Shelter Directors Say the Darndest Things
It's award season. Don't worry, if you just can't make up your mind on which quote is most deserving, you can vote for more than one. Your choices are: In response to the public outcry over the revelation that the Jackson Co pound kills some pets without ever checking them for microchips, director Colleen Macuk … Continue reading Shelter Directors Say the Darndest Things
Jackson Co: Out of the Frying Pan
...and into the Fire of Stupid. I recently blogged about the pound in Jackson Co Oregon where they sometimes kill microchipped pets. One of those pets was a cat named Max, whom the shelter deemed aggressive while in the trap, and killed. This was an easily preventable tragedy and can be prevented from ever happening … Continue reading Jackson Co: Out of the Frying Pan
Open Thread
Please feel welcome to share pets in need, links, stories, questions or any other pet related comments. Normal commenting guidelines apply. Just pay separate processing and handling.
Help Get Mario Home
Steve Markwell has become one of my heroes in a very short time. He was so helpful in getting Mari(o) out of MAS and his dedication to saving the dogs many people "would rather see dead" is inspiring. He has recently posted the story of Mario's rescue from his own perspective and even if you … Continue reading Help Get Mario Home
Name That Animal
For anyone who hasn't played before, this is just for fun - not a test of your researching abilities. So no Googling, just post a guess. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
“This is why we’re here.”
Want different results? Change the things you're doing! The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society (GAHS) in Maine made some significant changes last year with regard to aggressively marketing their pets. They launched a social media campaign and got creative with adoption events - including a 24 hour adopt-a-thon. They became better known in the community. As … Continue reading “This is why we’re here.”
The Cameron Co Pound Would Give Edgar Allan Poe Nightmares
Cameron Co Animal Control in Texas picks up strays and does quarantine holds at its facility. I had to dig around to find this document but apparently in 2010, the facility had a 1% adoption rate. That is, of the 2611 animals the county took in, 27 were adopted/rescued. The county killed 2158 animals, 17 … Continue reading The Cameron Co Pound Would Give Edgar Allan Poe Nightmares
Memphis Mayor to Announce New Pound Director Within 30 Days
Mayor Wharton made a speech yesterday and mentioned the city pound, which has been without leadership for months: Wharton said people shouldn't be surprised that it's been so hard to find a director, "particularly in light of the bad name Memphis has gotten and relentless attacks folks that come in will have to expect." First … Continue reading Memphis Mayor to Announce New Pound Director Within 30 Days
Questions on Marion Co Pound, Again
Offered without comment (at this point), the Paws to the Rescue policies regarding release of dogs at the Marion Co pound in SC, as posted on Facebook: Pups in Need of Sponsorship By Kristin Kucsma (Albums) Do you want to SAVE a PUP'S LIFE but cannot rescue or adopt? Please consider sponsoring a pup! EVERY … Continue reading Questions on Marion Co Pound, Again
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