Month: June 2013

Sworn Testimony Details Abuse at Campbell Co Pound in TN

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The Campbell Co pound in TN is currently closed while the state conducts an investigation into alleged wrongdoing, centered around director Betty Crumley.  The disturbing allegations of animal abuse have gone largely unsubstantiated - until now.  In April, employee Brenda Watkins provided sworn testimony regarding her experiences at the pound and that testimony was made … Continue reading Sworn Testimony Details Abuse at Campbell Co Pound in TN

NC Animal Control Administrator is Proud of Pound’s Performance

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The Gaston County pound in North Carolina kills dogs and cats.  A private citizen had hoped to open a no kill shelter in Gaston Co but recently announced the plan will not move forward.  The local paper falls all over itself in its capacity as killing enabler: Euthanasia by legal injection is common at the … Continue reading NC Animal Control Administrator is Proud of Pound’s Performance

TN Pound Kills 12 Dogs in Response to Parvo

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Shelters who fail to vaccinate all animals prior to or immediately upon intake, utilize standard disease prevention cleaning protocols and/or maintain good housing practices are failing to prevent the spread of diseases such as parvo. The webpage for Robertson Co Animal Control in TN does not indicate whether they vaccinate all dogs against parvo upon … Continue reading TN Pound Kills 12 Dogs in Response to Parvo

Miami-Dade Commission Passes No Kill Measure

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The Miami-Dade Co Commission voted unanimously yesterday to pass a no kill measure which was very popular with voters last year.  But it doesn't mean an immediate end to the killing of healthy/treatable shelter pets.  Rather, it's another yard gained in moving the ball down the field: Commissioner Jose “Pepe’’ Diaz, the measure’s sponsor, said … Continue reading Miami-Dade Commission Passes No Kill Measure

The Worst Animal Cruelty Prosecutors in the Country

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After failing to get convictions on any of the three managers indicted in connection with the 2009 MAS raid, state prosecutor Chris West was replaced by prosecutors Marques Young and Katie Ratton for the trial of former Memphis ACO Demetria Hogan.  Accused of selling an impounded Pitbull named Kapone out the back door and allowing … Continue reading The Worst Animal Cruelty Prosecutors in the Country

Tools in the Toolbox Discussion: Australia’s “Getting to Zero” Campaign

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Since Carol posted a link to this no kill brochure from an animal welfare group in Australia, I've been looking over the information and wanted to share a summary of what I've learned.  The group states on its website that the Getting to Zero (G2Z) model was developed independently from and simultaneously with the No … Continue reading Tools in the Toolbox Discussion: Australia’s “Getting to Zero” Campaign

Case Update: Ohio SPCA Taking Action on Behalf of Slain Kittens

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The Ohio SPCA has issued a press release calling for North Ridgeville Humane Officer Barry Accorti to be immediately fired and charged with 5 counts of animal cruelty after he shot 5 kittens trapped in a homeowner's woodpile last week.  A few excerpts from the press release, including a most interesting bit at the end: … Continue reading Case Update: Ohio SPCA Taking Action on Behalf of Slain Kittens

Yet Another Pet Suffers in a Cage at the $7 Million Memphis “Shelter”

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On May 30, 2013, Memphis Animal Services impounded a female Miniature Schnauzer as a stray, listing her as 7 years old.  Her photo was never published anywhere online by MAS.  She was kept in the stray area, out of view of the public.  The day after impound, the dog's medical records received their one and … Continue reading Yet Another Pet Suffers in a Cage at the $7 Million Memphis “Shelter”