Chosen not for its uniqueness but rather for its ubiquity in the world of pet killing facilities. Prior to the media's arrival at the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association on Wednesday, the shelter reportedly killed a number of cats but as far as I know, refuses to disclose how many. After public outcry apparently caused KCHA to cancel … Continue reading Quote of the Damn Year
Month: December 2012
Open Thread
Post anything animal related in the comments. And: A reminder that the deadline for submitting photos for the Christmas post is tomorrow. Details here.
Updated: WV Shelter Threatens to Kill Pets Amidst Disease Outbreak
The Kanawha Charleston Humane Association in WV posted on its Facebook page yesterday that 2 dogs had tested positive for distemper. Although initial reports from the shelter indicated a plan to kill every pet in the building (there is reportedly a simultaneous outbreak of panleukopenia with the cats), later statements were modified. As of this … Continue reading Updated: WV Shelter Threatens to Kill Pets Amidst Disease Outbreak
Treats on the Internets
In TN, the group Cleveland for a No Kill City says it has reached its 5 year goal of saving at least 90% of the shelter's pets, 4 years early. (Thanks Clarice, as always.) A pregnant woman in Charlotte says a Char-Meck police officer shot one of her dogs to death while a bullet grazed … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Are there body parts from research primates in your pet’s food?
I was reading an article on the KTBS website about a hand and foot - originally suspected as being human but later found to belong to a primate - which turned up at a Louisiana rendering plant. Rendering plants, for those who don't know, take animal remains - sometimes whole, sometimes parts - and grind/boil/obliterate … Continue reading Are there body parts from research primates in your pet’s food?
KY Shelter Soars to 95% Save Rate
Josh Cromer has been the director of the Humane Society of Henderson County for a little over a year and, while he does not claim to be no kill, the shelter's save rate has improved immensely under his leadership: 2010: 731 animals or 40 percent of all animals that left the shelter that year through … Continue reading KY Shelter Soars to 95% Save Rate
Pet Ownership InfoGraphic
Click for an interesting snapshot of pet ownership stats as compiled from multiple sources in The Week. Via The Week Any of the figures in the infographic surprise you?
A Couple of Items of Interest Regarding Newtown
I saw on the TV news last night that one of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Catherine Violet Hubbard, age 6, was an animal lover and her family has asked that donations in her memory be made to the Newtown Animal Shelter. *** After a gunman killed 5 students at Northern … Continue reading A Couple of Items of Interest Regarding Newtown
MD Seeks to Increase Access to Spay-Neuter for Low Income Owners
Ever since seeing the true colors of the pet food industry during 2007's massive pet food recall, I haven't trusted the lot of them. I think far greater regulation and transparency would be required before I could consider trusting pet food manufacturers again. And since neither of those things appears to be on the horizon, … Continue reading MD Seeks to Increase Access to Spay-Neuter for Low Income Owners
In Memoriam
Tonight, as President Obama represents the nation in mourning the tragedy in Newtown, CT, I am sharing a couple photos of the brave women who gave their lives to protect the children in their care. Our public school teachers are national treasures and the 6 women who died on Friday in Newtown also happen to … Continue reading In Memoriam
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