Warren Co Animal Control in TN has been the subject of pet abuse allegations for some time. In August 2010, The Warren Co Humane Society (WCHS) rescued a litter of newborn puppies which had been found in the pound's sewer drain. There is a document on WCHS's website which purports to be several months' worth … Continue reading Allegations of Abuse at Warren Co Pound in TN
Month: January 2012
Foster Pet of the Day
Rex was submitted by reader Vicky who took him in as an abandoned puppy. She writes: Rex is approximately 7-8 months old now. He has all of his adult teeth. He is being neutered on Friday, and has all of his first year of shots completed. He is very sweet and friendly, and energetic. He … Continue reading Foster Pet of the Day
Distemper Outbreak at Miami-Dade Animal Services
Intakes, adoptions, rabies and microchip clinics and neuter surgeries for dogs have been suspended at the Miami-Dade pound due to a distemper outbreak. Several dogs have been killed by the pound (this article says 18 while this one says 23) and the remaining 211 dogs are being given antibiotics even though they appear healthy. On … Continue reading Distemper Outbreak at Miami-Dade Animal Services
A Visit to the Emergency Vet and Why Billy is “Family Circus” Funny
Last night we took Graham to the emergency clinic for a suspected urinary tract infection. She'd been having accidents in the house for about a week but last night was the first time we saw blood in the urine. So we decided to take her in to get her started on antibiotics last night instead … Continue reading A Visit to the Emergency Vet and Why Billy is “Family Circus” Funny
Action Alert: No Kill Day
Just One Day is a nationwide effort to get shelters to stop the killing for one day. The Just One Day website lists several ways you can help make our United States a no kill nation on June 11. Here is what I'm doing. I hope you'll join me. 1. I am sending brief notes … Continue reading Action Alert: No Kill Day
NC Cops Shoot Dog then Gas Him to Death, “Counseled” Not to Gas Pets in Future
In Thomasville NC, police officers are charged with handling animal control duties on weekends. Last year on Thanksgiving weekend, Thomasville police officer Lee Patton and Cpl. Jeff McCrary responded to a call about an aggressive dog at large. Officer Patton reportedly shot the dog in the face and shoulder after the dog "charged" him. The … Continue reading NC Cops Shoot Dog then Gas Him to Death, “Counseled” Not to Gas Pets in Future
Shelter Pet of the Day
Dana was submitted by reader Jeanne. According to the FB posting for Dana, she was brought into NYCACC as an injured stray. She's had surgery on her jaw and is now ready for a loving home. She has several mammary lumps which will need veterinary diagnosis. Dana is described as an active, friendly dog who … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
ASPCA Says 41 Dogs Alive but Not How Many Were Killed
When pet advocates began asking questions about 41 dogs transported north from a SC shelter by the ASPCA in November, some peeps took to kerfufflin'. That's presumably why the ASPCA put out a release on its website making sure that everyone knew these 41 dogs were all alive and (mostly all) adopted. That's great for … Continue reading ASPCA Says 41 Dogs Alive but Not How Many Were Killed
Open Thread
For sharing shelter pets, links, questions, stories, and Nixon photos. And if you haven't already, please share CeCe with your FB friends, appropriate mailing lists, rescue contacts, etc. She (k)needs a bit of luck.
In Which Surrey Gets Pwned
On Sunday morning, Surrey executed the dash-through-the-legs-to-bolt-out-the-door maneuver for the first (and hopefully last) time. What fun we had chasing her around the neighbors' yards while she would come within 20 feet, then seemingly give a look that said "Nah!" and take off for more quality time with her nose. I was in my pink … Continue reading In Which Surrey Gets Pwned
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