From the mission statement page on the website of the Humane Society of New Braunfels Area in Texas: We house animals for Comal County and the City of New Braunfels. [...] Through the ceaseless efforts of our professional staff, our primary goal is to awaken the true humanity and compassion of the citizens in our … Continue reading Humane Society of New Braunfels Area Claims Puppy is Possessed, Kills Him
Month: October 2013
Medina Co Animal Shelter is Proud of Gassing Cats
Warning: Bad language ahead. These words are featured prominently on the Medina County Animal Shelter brochure: We are proud of our department and want to keep up our good image and public relations. The Ohio shelter has indeed been very public about its better than 90% save rate for dogs. But the shelter's "good image" … Continue reading Medina Co Animal Shelter is Proud of Gassing Cats
Updates on Pet Killings in Merced County, CA
Remember in June when Merced Co Animal Control raided the place where they had been sending thousands of kittens - Last Hope Cat Kingdom - including the day of the raid? An astounding 200 kittens were killed on site. After the violence was over, Kristi Caseri, Merced Co AC supervisor, commented on Facebook in response … Continue reading Updates on Pet Killings in Merced County, CA
Mental Health Break: Photos
I took some pictures of the Flatcoats today because it's been awhile.[More]Please post a link if you have some photos of your pets online that you'd like to share.
Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Columbus County Edition
A man in Columbus Co, NC was reportedly keeping dogs in sub-standard conditions and authorities had received complaints from neighbors. After the man died, ownership of the 13 dogs went to the Columbus Co animal shelter. Shelter director Rossie Hayes decided to kill all 13 dogs immediately, without ever offering them for adoption or even … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Columbus County Edition
Platte Co Prosecutor Refuses to Do His Job to Protect Animals, Cites Insufficient Public Outrage Over Child Rape
On a lazy Sunday afternoon in July, grandparents, grandkids and other area residents were watching the boats and wildlife on Lake Waukomis in Platte County, Missouri. Suddenly in full view of the public, a man showed up on the dock with a cat in a carrier and proceeded to drown the pet in the lake. … Continue reading Platte Co Prosecutor Refuses to Do His Job to Protect Animals, Cites Insufficient Public Outrage Over Child Rape
Treats on the Internets
A dog in a Colorado shelter took an aggressive marketing approach which paid off. The most stressed out cat in the house is the one who tolerates your petting, according to a new study. New research shows that overweight dogs die about 10 months sooner than dogs in proper weight. An alligator with a hunchback … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Instant Karma in South Carolina
An investigation by the Florence County sheriff's office led to a vacant lot in a wooded area last weekend. Authorities found a dogfighting ring along with firearms and cocaine. The eight manly-men who were allegedly participating in the event tried to scurry off but were apprehended by police, with an assist from an unlikely candidate: … Continue reading Instant Karma in South Carolina
Shelters’ Feral Cat Policies are Indicative of Their Commitment to Lifesaving
A shelter policy which requires workers to determine whether a cat is feral upon impound is inconsistent with best practices. A cat impounded by a shelter is often going to behave in a fearful and defensive manner, to varying degrees, which doesn't mean he is a wild cat but rather that he is behaving normally … Continue reading Shelters’ Feral Cat Policies are Indicative of Their Commitment to Lifesaving
Discussion: A New Twist on Oops-Actions at a PA Shelter
When Jason Watkins' and Tamara Hopkins' microchipped male Boxer, Tyson, accidentally got loose in Pittsburgh, Ms. Hopkins began calling Animal Rescue League daily to ask whether an intact male Boxer had been brought in. Every day she says she was told no. The owners had planned to mate Tyson with a female Boxer they had … Continue reading Discussion: A New Twist on Oops-Actions at a PA Shelter
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