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Month: January 2013
Pre-Announcement Announcement
I was going to wait until I had more info to share, such as a name and other important items, but I am too happy to wait. So this is the pre-announcement announcing the arrival of a new beagley family member, who will be announced in more detail in an upcoming announcement. This little girl … Continue reading Pre-Announcement Announcement
Discussion: Catch and Kill Pounds
Among the many shelters which I refer to as pet killing facilities, due to the primary outcome for animals there being death, there is a sub-category of places I call catch and kill pounds. Some people call them "kill only shelters". But there is nothing shelter-y about them. Basically - and I am making generalizations … Continue reading Discussion: Catch and Kill Pounds
AL Pound Conducts a Mass Killing in Response to One Sick Dog
One dog at the Mobile County Animal Shelter in AL got sick over the weekend and on Monday, it was "obvious the dog had distemper" per the county spokesman. Vets were reportedly consulted and 49 dogs who had been "exposed" were immediately killed. These included dogs who had been adopted on the weekend, whose owners … Continue reading AL Pound Conducts a Mass Killing in Response to One Sick Dog
Foster Pet of the Day
Submitted by Jamie who writes: This guy showed up at my house last Thursday night/Friday morning. With two dogs of my own, no fenced-in yard, AND having Tara Sue and her babies, I have nowhere to keep him. No owners came forward (he's been shared on Facebook and listed as "Found" with the shelter, plus … Continue reading Foster Pet of the Day
Slumblog Millionaire
This blog has always been and always will be free for anyone to read. I do not accept advertising although WordPress does post ads in exchange for the free service. There are however some expenses associated with the blog. WordPress charges for such things as the ability to post video and file storage beyond the … Continue reading Slumblog Millionaire
No Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Owner or “Rescuers” of San Antonio Dogs
Last week, authorities seized 19 dogs from a San Antonio home that apparently had such an offensive odor, a reporter outside the yard was nearly gagging from the smell. The dogs were reportedly malnourished and unsocialized. Vincent Medley, assistant director at Animal Care Services, told the local news: "They generally have not been walked on … Continue reading No Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Owner or “Rescuers” of San Antonio Dogs
MA High School Boy Continues Search for Cherished Pet Despite City’s Failures
Zach Gentile, a high school student in Revere, lost his dog Emily on December 19 when his mother accidentally let her out unattended. He searched the neighborhood for many hours but couldn't find his beloved pet of nine years. The next day, he called Lisa Cutting whose kennel is contracted by the city to house … Continue reading MA High School Boy Continues Search for Cherished Pet Despite City’s Failures
AL Shelter Volunteers Charged with Animal Cruelty
Two young women in AL, described as volunteers at the Walker Co pound, have been arrested and charged with 23 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty each. The charges stem from a report made to police by one of the volunteers' family members, with whom she lived. The family member told police there were dozens of … Continue reading AL Shelter Volunteers Charged with Animal Cruelty
Foster Pet of the Day
Submitted by Anne who writes: I pulled a cat off the kill list at the NYCACC a week before xmas because a woman in VA said she wanted him. After he was delivered to me the potential adopter backed out. Now I have this cat in my tiny apt. with 3 other cats. He is … Continue reading Foster Pet of the Day