If you lose your dog in Harrisburg, PA and someone calls in a report of a stray dog to authorities, a police officer will promptly respond to the scene. The officer will then ask the caller if he'd like to adopt your dog. If the caller says no, the officer will decide if he'd like … Continue reading Harrisburg, PA Off the Rails
Month: January 2012
Name That Animal
I need a break, how about you? Post your answer in the comments - no researching, just have a guess if you don't know. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
OH Dog Warden Charged with Animal Cruelty
The dog warden from Pike Co Ohio, Randy Mustard, has been suspended from his job after being charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty. A couple was at the pound looking for a dog on Tuesday when they heard whimpering coming from a trash bag. The dog warden was apparently not there and the only … Continue reading OH Dog Warden Charged with Animal Cruelty
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Joel who writes: Cece was at the Berkeley Animal Care Services for about six months. This long stay actually did her quite a bit of good. When she arrived at the shelter she had clearly been bred, and she was untrained and unsocialized. Her time at the shelter gave her a chance … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
What Happened to Pretty Girl at MAS?
On Saturday, September 24, 2011, Alice Zalon took 2 dogs - one a foster dog called Pretty Girl - to a Memphis area dog park for some off leash time. Unfortunately, Pretty Girl was lost during the outing and search efforts by Ms. Zalon were fruitless. The dog was wearing 2 collars and a current … Continue reading What Happened to Pretty Girl at MAS?
Action Alert: Ask the Kansas AG to Investigate Lucy’s Killing
In the state of Kansas, it is illegal to knowingly kill an animal. There are various exceptions provided under the law for such things as veterinary procedures and food animal slaughter. There is also an exception for "humane societies": the humane killing of an animal which is diseased or disabled beyond recovery for any useful … Continue reading Action Alert: Ask the Kansas AG to Investigate Lucy’s Killing
Kansas Humane Society Needlessly Kills Healthy Dog, ASPCA Defends the Killing
Shannon Nott received a yellow Lab puppy as a gift from her daughter early last year. She named her Lucy. While Ms. Nott worked during the day, Lucy did the typical things you would expect of a young Lab left alone - she dug at the carpet, chewed on furniture and chewed a hole in … Continue reading Kansas Humane Society Needlessly Kills Healthy Dog, ASPCA Defends the Killing
2011 to 2012: Only connect…
In looking back, we look ahead. We see where we have succeeded and where we have failed. We refocus our efforts while making necessary adjustments. We learn as we grow. Here is a review of some of the notable stories from the blog over the past 12 months. I tried to focus mainly on local … Continue reading 2011 to 2012: Only connect…
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