In 2011, the Wexford Co Animal Shelter in MI killed 44% of the pets in its care. The 2012 statistics have not yet been published by the state but the county definitely continued killing pets last year. The method by which those pets were killed was the subject of a contentious public meeting with county … Continue reading Allegations of Animal Cruelty at MI Shelter
Month: February 2013
More on Caged Dogs Shot to Death in CA Shelter/Action Alert
(Read the previous post for background.) A source tells me the 5 dogs had been surrendered to the Selma shelter for "euthanasia" due to aggression. If that is accurate, it raises a number of other issues. Was it dog aggression, human aggression, or something else? There was apparently just one owner for all 5 dogs. … Continue reading More on Caged Dogs Shot to Death in CA Shelter/Action Alert
CA Police Officer Shoots Caged Dogs to Death
Selma, CA is one of the many cities where the pound falls under the police department. Selma Police Chief Myron Dyck says "that the record of the Selma Animal Shelter speaks for itself," citing a live release rate in excess of 98% for 2012. I am guessing there is a relationship with volunteers and other … Continue reading CA Police Officer Shoots Caged Dogs to Death
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