Chris Royal, director of the Iredell Co pet gassing facility in NC, is being investigated by the county after an anonymous letter alleging wrongdoing was received by county officials. The reportedly detailed letter "accuses someone in animal control of seizing livestock and selling the animals". Ms. Royal is the only AC employee currently on paid … Continue reading Iredell Co Pound Director Under Investigation
Month: March 2013
Caldwell Co: Fail, Six Ways from Sunday
In the face of feline disease outbreak in a shelter, when is it appropriate to kill every exposed cat in the place? How about never? Does never work for you? It works for me. The Caldwell Co pound in NC had several cats die. Preliminary testing on two of them indicated Calicivirus. Then the story … Continue reading Caldwell Co: Fail, Six Ways from Sunday
Mental Health Break: Question
The idea of bringing extinct animals back to life is intriguing. We could start with a passenger pigeon. But what extinct animal(s) would you like to see brought back to roam the earth, if it was possible? Would your animal of choice be able to literally roam the earth or would diminishing habitat make that … Continue reading Mental Health Break: Question
People want to save pets’ lives. Let them.
I am revisiting a topic today in order to reiterate my position and address the most common responses I receive whenever I post about it. The issue is this: So long as there are pets being needlessly killed in shelters, I favor giving shelter pets to anyone who wants them, provided the person hasn't been … Continue reading People want to save pets’ lives. Let them.
The Irresponsible Public Shelters a Group of English Shepherds in NC
The Guilford Co pound in NC kills roughly half its dogs and cats – unless someone there thinks the pet happens to look like a Rottweiler, Chow Chow or “Pitbull”. Guilford Co refuses to adopt out any pets who, in the staff's opinion, resemble those types of dogs. The non-profit that runs the pound also … Continue reading The Irresponsible Public Shelters a Group of English Shepherds in NC
Decomposing Dog Found in Animal Control Truck After ACO Jailed
A decomposing dog was found in the AC truck normally driven by Tim Garza, the sole ACO for the city of Arvin, CA. Mr. Garza had been arrested 10 days earlier and remained in jail at the time of the discovery: Tim Garza is accused of beating his girlfriend of two years at her home … Continue reading Decomposing Dog Found in Animal Control Truck After ACO Jailed
Michael Vick, Future Nobel Peace Prize Winner
After cancelling some public events to promote his new book due to backlash from animal activists, Michael Vick wants to know: "Why would you continue to bash somebody who's trying to help make the world a better place?" Why, world? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?! Which made me wonder: Of the many somebodies trying to make the world a … Continue reading Michael Vick, Future Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Cat Hating Sickos Rejoice: The Orlando Sentinel and The Audubon Society Have Your Fix
One of the most consistent and disturbing search terms I get on the blog involves cat killing and specifically, how to do it. One good thing about this otherwise depressing issue is that anyone who comes here is going to find nothing but love for our feline friends. Another good thing is that it continually … Continue reading Cat Hating Sickos Rejoice: The Orlando Sentinel and The Audubon Society Have Your Fix
Petersburg Pound Gets a Task Force
Last month there were allegations of abuse at the Petersburg pound in VA and a promise from a local politician to investigate the claims. Then, I was hopeful. Now, not so much. On March 5, shelter pet advocates attended the Petersburg city council meeting, demanding reform. What they wanted was immediate action to save the … Continue reading Petersburg Pound Gets a Task Force
13 Pitbulls Killed in New Mexico Pound
Former MAS director and current Bernalillo Co Animal Services director Matt Pepper recently explained to a local TV news reporter why he killed 13 Pitbulls seized from an area residence: "If you look at the conditions in which they were kept, and you look at their behavior you can understand why, why they had the … Continue reading 13 Pitbulls Killed in New Mexico Pound
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