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

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