Isn't it good when a shelter is killing less animals than they used to? At least the shelter is posting pictures of the animals online now, even if the photos depict animals being scared, mishandled and/or misidentified... isn't that an improvement? So what if some healthy/treatable animals are being killed - as long as a … Continue reading Where I’m At
Month: June 2012
Sometimes Shelter Dogs’ Toes Just Fall Off – It’s Normal
Illinois - In April, a dog named Onyx reportedly bit someone and was impounded by Winnebago Co AC for a 2 week period. Her owner said that Onyx had never bitten anyone before and expressed concern over what would happen to Onyx at the pound. The owner went to pick the dog up in May … Continue reading Sometimes Shelter Dogs’ Toes Just Fall Off – It’s Normal
Name That Animal
The only rule is: no researching. Just post your best guess in the comments. There are so many captivating photos of this bird online that I got a little lost trying to choose one. I picked this photo since I'm partial to pussy willows. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
Foster Pet of the Day
Ona from Meows and BowWows in Memphis writes: Weego needs a foster. We have him in a home nobody lives in and several of us are alternating going over there 3 - 4 times a day. There is a feral cat colony that lives there and one of the cat ladies is helping with Weego too. We … Continue reading Foster Pet of the Day
Open Thread
Go wild. Or go domesticated. Just keep it animal related.
SC Shelter Pet Photos
Big Disgrace
Someone at MAS photographed a dog with a bloody mouth and posted her online but you know, we shouldn't criticize because they're hurting and killing less animals lately. There's no I in team, people! Although there are some I's in This dog is bleeding from the mouth, why are you stopping to take her picture … Continue reading Big Disgrace
Bad Things in Hernando Co
On Friday, April 13, 2012, an 8 month old dog called Zeus was surrendered to Hernando Co Animal Services in FL. It was 4:15pm and volunteer Laurie Boynton was getting ready to leave for the day. Before she did, she snapped a photo of Zeus and spent a few minutes playing with the dog. After … Continue reading Bad Things in Hernando Co
Where’s Nola?
Have you seen this dog? She was impounded at the Memphis pound on May 3 and no one has seen her since.
Shelter Pet of the Day
We've all been there. You see a shelter pet in need online and feel an instant connection to the animal. You want to help. Reader Clarice puts it this way: Some animals speak to your heart and this dog speaks to mine. This is the dog Clarice wants to help: This dog was rescued from … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
YesBiscuit! 