In this post, my intention was to list each of the 17 dogs reportedly killed for space at Austin Animal Center on May 11. In reviewing the records, I found only 15 dogs killed on that date. In the middle of the grouping was another dog, killed on May 15. I have included her at … Continue reading Austin Animal Center Records – Part 2
Month: May 2012
Austin Animal Center Records – Part 1
These are some of the animals killed at Austin Animal Center during the week of May 10 - 16, 2012. The records were obtained via a FOIA request and can be viewed in full here. Due to the large number of animals, I am breaking the story into 2 posts. Bogie (ID #A626599) was an … Continue reading Austin Animal Center Records – Part 1
CA City Targets Feral Cats for Extermination After Human Typhus Case
On Friday, KABC in Los Angeles reported that a person who lives in Santa Ana had tested positive for flea-borne typhus. Flea-borne typhus is associated with fleas who suck the blood of infected urban wildlife. The disease is spread to humans when a flea has fed on a typhus infected animal and then bites a … Continue reading CA City Targets Feral Cats for Extermination After Human Typhus Case
Robeson Co Pound in NC on a Killing Spree
The Robeson Co pound kills animals while half the dog cages sit empty. Supporters defend the practice, saying it reduces the spread of disease. This has not been the case at Robeson, where 700 dogs have been killed in the last 2 months. There are proven methods to reduce the spread of disease in shelters. … Continue reading Robeson Co Pound in NC on a Killing Spree
NC Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots Small Dog to Death After Suffering No Injury
Last week, Cumberland Co Sheriff's Deputy Barbara Siau came to a home looking for the brother of Ms. Dana Anderson. When Ms. Anderson went outside to speak with the deputy, one of her dogs, a Pekingese/Dachshund mix called Gizmo, followed her. Gizmo began running towards the stranger and barking. The owner told the deputy the … Continue reading NC Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots Small Dog to Death After Suffering No Injury
GA Pound to Close for Pest Control Treatment, Animals May Be Killed
All the dogs and cats at Macon Animal Control in GA must be out of the facility before June 7 as it will close for treatment with pesticides for 3 to 5 days. Local rescuers are working hard to network animals: Paws for Hope and Faith President, Shane Smith, slipped through the gates to snap … Continue reading GA Pound to Close for Pest Control Treatment, Animals May Be Killed
Foster Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Terri who writes: Miss Bea is a eight-ish year old border collie mix with a touch of chow (the tongue doesn't lie). She came to us after a national group did a rescue at a local hoarder. Miss Bea was at their temporary shelter when she started to give birth and they … Continue reading Foster Pet of the Day
Illinois ACO Charged with Animal Cruelty
Last weekend, a Macon Co ACO with several years of experience had his AC vehicle parked outside his home. The stench emanating from the truck in the 90 degree heat was overwhelming enough that a neighbor called the police. Sheriff's deputies came to investigate and discovered a dead groundhog next to a live 4 week … Continue reading Illinois ACO Charged with Animal Cruelty
Even a 12 Year Old Boy Knows It’s Wrong to Hurt a Dog
New Zealand: On Thursday, a 12 year old boy named Damon Boyer-Marwood was walking home from school when he heard a dog crying out in pain. He found a group of school boys with a dog pinned down to the ground. The boys were taking turns kicking the dog and hitting her with a cricket … Continue reading Even a 12 Year Old Boy Knows It’s Wrong to Hurt a Dog
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Nicci who writes: This boy came in as a "stray" with an akita mix looking dog. Apparently a note was left on the owner's door, but no one has come for them. His stray hold is up on Tuesday 5/29. If he is still there when the place opens up on Tuesday, … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
