The Sutter County Animal Control shelter in CA has been in the ditch for years. This is not a matter of opinion but rather the conclusion drawn by multiple reports on the pound. In 2007, the county paid a consulting firm called Citygate more than $55 grand for an evaluation of the place. They got … Continue reading Another Year, Another Failing Grade for Sutter Co Pound
Month: February 2012
Weego
Not an endorsement of the Super Bowl or Budweiser but this is a cute dog and a good message at the end.
If Not for Cats We’d Be Covered in Rats
This interesting article suggests that if every cat in the world suddenly died, humans would be in serious trouble - and not just because we'd miss their delightful viral videos. By killing mice and rats in barns and grain storage areas, cats are vital for keeping those pests in check. Rodents eat and contaminate grain … Continue reading If Not for Cats We’d Be Covered in Rats
Name That Animal
For anyone not watching the Pre-Post-Pre-PreGame Superbowl show, please join in. No researching, just post a guess in the comments if you don't know. And if you're just guessing, you can get extra credit for being witty. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
Summerdale Cruelty Case: Even More Bad News
I'm not sure when this awful story is going to hit rock bottom but a n y t i m e now would be fine. Last week, Summerdale police received information that the Purple Hearted Puppies shelter in AL would sell high value pets and allow those who didn't garner interest from buyers to starve … Continue reading Summerdale Cruelty Case: Even More Bad News
Fat Cat Catches a Cold at NYC Pound
This is Kootie - a neutered male cat, age 7. His owner died and someone brought him to NYC ACC on January 4, 2012 so he could be cared for until adopted by a new owner. Reader Daniela brought him to my attention last month. Kootie's initial exam at the pound indicated that he had … Continue reading Fat Cat Catches a Cold at NYC Pound
Dear Dog Pounds, It’s Not ‘Euthanasia’ and You Aren’t Being ‘Forced’ to Do It
Euthanasia is a kindness we are able to offer medically hopeless pets so that they do not have to suffer at the end of their lives. It is an act of love, an attempt to offer relief and dignity to a noble companion. When so-called shelters end the lives of healthy pets or those with … Continue reading Dear Dog Pounds, It’s Not ‘Euthanasia’ and You Aren’t Being ‘Forced’ to Do It
Bringing Up from the Comments
NYC reader Anne Davis recently exchanged pleasantries with the Mayor's Alliance and shared in yesterday's Open Thread. I wanted to bring it up to make sure everyone sees it. I think it gives valuable insight into some of the reasons why the NYC pound needlessly kills healthy/treatable pets. Everything that follows is from Ms. Davis' … Continue reading Bringing Up from the Comments
Open Thread
Share pets in need, questions, stories, links - anything animal related.
Update on Summerdale Cruelty Case
The Purple Hearted Puppies animal shelter in Summerdale AL has officially been shut down by court order after roughly 200 pets were found dead or starving by police last month. The district attorney is gathering evidence to bring felony charges against the two women who owned the so-called shelter. Of particular interest to the DA … Continue reading Update on Summerdale Cruelty Case
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