Many of you likely remember the story of Porkchop, the lost kitten who was killed by the Mobile Co pound in AL just 9 minutes after a Good Samaritan brought him to the facility in January. Porkchop's owner, Kaitlyn Hughes, has retained an attorney and is seeking justice for her pet: Hughes' attorney has sent … Continue reading Case Update: AL Pound Completes Investigation into Kitten Killing; Owner to Sue
Month: March 2013
Former Memphis Pound Employee Facing Additional Cruelty Charges
One of the three former MAS employees charged with animal cruelty in conjunction with an undercover police investigation one year ago now faces additional charges stemming from the same investigation. Prosecutors recently charged Billy Stewart with an additional five counts of cruelty bringing his total to nine counts when he goes to trial. The five … Continue reading Former Memphis Pound Employee Facing Additional Cruelty Charges
Three Strikes for Amarillo Animal Control
Amarillo Animal Control in TX has come up on my radar three times. The first time was in 2009 when a local "humane society" decided that killing was the best thing to offer Pitbulls in their care. Shannon Barlow of Amarillo AC was all like yeah, you go Pitbull Death Girl. In 2012, an owner … Continue reading Three Strikes for Amarillo Animal Control
Four Healthy Cats, One “Very Friendly”, Killed by Memphis Pound
This post is another installment featuring records for some of the pets needlessly killed by the Memphis pound during the week of December 5 – December 12, 2012. These are 4 cats who were all housed in an area of the pound that is off limits to the public and their cage cards are all … Continue reading Four Healthy Cats, One “Very Friendly”, Killed by Memphis Pound
Allegations of Abuse Against Jefferson Co Humane Society in OH
Allegations of abuse, which include killing dogs too quickly and inhumanely, have been made against the Jefferson County Humane Society in OH. I looked up the group's website to see what they are about. This is part of what the JCHS has written on the page on surrendering a pet: Keep in mind that … Continue reading Allegations of Abuse Against Jefferson Co Humane Society in OH
We’re All on the Same Team – Memphis Edition
As promised, another installment featuring records for some of the pets needlessly killed by the Memphis pound during the week of December 5 – December 12, 2012. A dog named Tigger was impounded on November 20, 2012 by MAS and his cage card says "Quarantine/Bite". The city provided no records indicating that this dog bit … Continue reading We’re All on the Same Team – Memphis Edition
Open Thread
If you have a personal pet story, question or update, a link to share, or anything at all animal related you think readers here might be interested in reading, this is the place.
Poll On Latest Michael Vick Dog Story
You may have seen this news tidbit in animal welfare circles: Michael Vick's puppy is a Belgian Malinois and he is taking her (him?) to training classes at a Petsmart in NJ. I have seen different reactions to this story and wondered where readers here fall. Which one best describes your views? (You can choose … Continue reading Poll On Latest Michael Vick Dog Story
Name That Animal
The only rule is: no researching. Just post your guesses in the comments. Reading answers posted by other people before posting your own is optional. Answer will be posted in the comments later today. This animal gets 2 photos because, how could I not?
Mailbag
I get a wide array of mail. I need to share it more often. Sharing this one with permission from reader Arlene because it cracked me up. To provide a little context, Arlene normally sends me links and info accompanied by polite commentary or questions. But she apparently woke up on the feisty side of … Continue reading Mailbag
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