When shelter directors say: We only kill sick, injured, aggressive or feral animals along with orphaned puppies and kittens who are unable to survive on their own. I think they're trying to put the best possible spin on the fact that they needlessly kill animals and perhaps even attempting to come across to the public … Continue reading We Only Hurt the Ones We Love the Most
Month: June 2012
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by Jamie, a vol at the shelter, who writes: Jersey's a young adult - possibly 3 or 4 - and is the most calm lab I've ever seen. She doesn't jump or get overly excited and will not leave your side, even without a leash (which is why I had trouble getting a full-body … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Just One Day
Today is a no kill day for animals in open admission shelters and rescue organizations all over the United States. Roughly 700 groups have taken the pledge on the Just One Day site to kill no healthy/treatable animals for at least today. Here in South Carolina, more than a dozen groups took the pledge, including … Continue reading Just One Day
The Biggest Animal Welfare Myth in the South
Ever since relocating to South Carolina many years ago, and particularly since becoming an advocate for shelter pets throughout the south, I have heard the same myth repeated ad nauseum by shelter staff, volunteers and advocates in general: The reason our shelters kill so many pets is because we don't have strong mandatory spay-neuter (MSN) … Continue reading The Biggest Animal Welfare Myth in the South
Take a little trip, Take a little trip
I love this dog and I am ordering you to enlarge her photo to see her smiling face and waggy tail embiggened. No one can adopt this dog from MAS unless they meet special requirements because the pound has mislabeled her a "Pitbull". Let me be clear, I think it's ridiculous for shelters to have … Continue reading Take a little trip, Take a little trip
ACO Accused of Shooting Dogs to Death in LA
On May 12, someone left a pregnant dog and 2 puppies at the Humane Society Adoption Center in Monroe, LA. The facility appears to be a limited admission shelter. Since the center was full at the time, an ACO was called to pick up the 3 dogs. When the ACO arrived, he allegedly slammed a … Continue reading ACO Accused of Shooting Dogs to Death in LA
Multiple Choice
Which of these photos best conveys the following message to you? This kitten is being held by a community leader in a way which demonstrates humane care and compassion. This kitten is loved and has a gentle disposition. I could see myself making this kitten part of my family. I titled this post "multiple choice" … Continue reading Multiple Choice
Discussion: Photographing Shelter Pets
There are two main reasons for shelters to post photos of pets online: So owners looking for their lost pets can find them So adopters can fall in love with an animal via a picture Now if ACOs are photographing animals in the field in order to get them immediately online in case the owner … Continue reading Discussion: Photographing Shelter Pets
I just snorted milk out my nose.
Set your anaLIEzers to stun and see if you can count how many nose lengthening statements there are in this quote from MAS interim director James Rogers, regarding a puppy who was saved from a storm drain by a police officer and turned over to the pound: "A puppy like this, we pick it up, … Continue reading I just snorted milk out my nose.
Countdown to No Kill Day on June 11
Whether your local shelter has already taken the pledge to not kill animals on June 11 in conjunction with the Just One Day event or they haven't yet but you're going to ask them to participate, there is good news: nearly 700 shelters and rescue groups have taken the pledge to make us a no … Continue reading Countdown to No Kill Day on June 11
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