On Friday, June 1, an ACO in Hernando Co Florida picked up an 8 week old kitten in a trap and loaded him onto his truck. Upon returning to the pound, ACO Michael Steele parked his truck in the sun and went home for the weekend, leaving the kitten inside. On Sunday, another ACO, Linda … Continue reading Hernando Co ACO Leaves Kitten to Suffer in Hot Truck
Month: June 2012
New Blog
I'm just saying this right up front - I don't know if I'll be able to keep up a second shelter pet blog. But I think the chances are better than 50% so I decided to go for it. The new blog is for posting awful photos taken by shelters and posted online. I share … Continue reading New Blog
Leading by Example
In October 2011, some Pitbulls belonging to Julie Kowal of Kent Co, MI were picked up running loose. The dogs had what appeared to be injuries that had been left untreated. One dog's ear had apparently been torn off. AC visited Ms. Kowal's home. They knew where to find it since they'd been there many … Continue reading Leading by Example
Shelter Pet of the Day
Abe J. Tuggle Animal Shelter and Adoption Center 600 Tower Street Garland, Texas 75040 To tag Lola for your rescue group, contact Adrian Olivarez: rescue@gardlandtx.gov To reach shelter staff: (972) 205-3570, press 2 then 4 Shelter & Adoption Center Hours: 10AM - 6PM Monday - Friday, 10AM - 2PM Saturday This shelter's kill rate for … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Memphis Questions
MAS has capacity for 555 animals, per interim director James Rogers. Why are only 361 animals listed on PetHarbor today? And of those, why do 78 animals have no photo? Why are volunteers who offer to photograph and post the animals being turned away? With only 21 dogs and 18 cats listed as "adoptable", where … Continue reading Memphis Questions
Hernando Co Animal Services Staff Described as a “Serious Problem”
Someone with 16 years of experience working at a FL animal shelter offered to go in and help get the volunteer program at Hernando Co Animal Services to straighten up and fly right. She admittedly went in with a bias - that the volunteers were a hindrance and the staff was being unfairly maligned over … Continue reading Hernando Co Animal Services Staff Described as a “Serious Problem”
Happy Father’s Day
Like many couples today, we don't have children but do consider our dogs to be part of the family. I think DogDads deserve to be included in today's tributes. At our house, we are very thankful for Billy who does everything from emergency gate building to contain bad Beagles to diaper duty on our elderly … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
NM Shelter Worker Fired after Trying to Save Animals
The city of Hobbs (NM) has a pound which killed 75% of the animals in its care in 2010 and 72% in the first 11 months of 2011. Vanessa Mais worked at the facility for about 3 months this spring. During that time, she worked hard to get as many animals out alive as possible. … Continue reading NM Shelter Worker Fired after Trying to Save Animals
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Jeanne who saw this injured girl on Facebook. NYC Animal Care & Control 326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.) New York, NY 10029 Shelter Hours: 8AM - 8PM, 7 days a week Adoption Hours: Noon to 7PM, 7 days a week Manhattan: 311 (212-639-9675 if outside of NYC) NYC … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
TN ACO Impounds Beloved 16 Year Old Pet; Appears to Violate Stray Holding Period Law
This is one of those stories that was too sad to write about immediately after reading. I had to wait a couple of days and come back to it. Like many of you, I especially love old dogs. Thank you to everyone who sent me this story. It deserves to be told. Manchester, TN - … Continue reading TN ACO Impounds Beloved 16 Year Old Pet; Appears to Violate Stray Holding Period Law