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Month: October 2013
Report: Long Beach Pound in Dire Need of Reform
A California no kill advocacy group called Stayin' Alive Long Beach recently published a report analyzing hundreds of documents obtained from Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) via FOIA requests. The report summarizes findings from these documents and makes a number of recommendations for increased lifesaving at the pound. Last year's numbers at Long Beach … Continue reading Report: Long Beach Pound in Dire Need of Reform
“How to Make a Problem Way Worse” by the Portsmouth Humane Society Board President
Nearly four years ago, the former executive director of the Portsmouth Humane Society, Christie Chipps Peters, started a TNR program for the feral cats received at the VA shelter. The program was a success in that it saved the lives of feral cats and the staff maintained the colony created by the release of the … Continue reading “How to Make a Problem Way Worse” by the Portsmouth Humane Society Board President
Bringing Up from the Comments
The point I was trying to make with my Jokes R Us post the other day was that shelter pets have value to people who love them, whether those people pay an adoption fee or not. Obviously a few people missed the point but it's so important and one I've tried to make repeatedly on … Continue reading Bringing Up from the Comments
Nine Dogs Not-Rescued by Broward Co Pound
On August 26, this was the headline on the Ft. Lauderdale ABC affiliate's website: Broward animal shelter, cops save dogs from suspected dog fighting ring - Investigation continues; Dogs to be rehabilitated Eleven female mixed breed dogs were reportedly found in rough shape, living in sub-standard conditions at a Broward County home. The owner was … Continue reading Nine Dogs Not-Rescued by Broward Co Pound
Treats on the Internets
The troubled Hillsborough Co pound in Florida oops-killed a one year old dog the day he was scheduled to go home with the family who had adopted him. (Thanks Clarice for the link.) East St. Louis police reportedly shot a dog who had been abused by a child after it was reported the dog had … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
What Really Happens to FREE Shelter Pets
Added, October 14, 2013: Some of you have taken this tongue-in-cheek post seriously and have jumped in without watching the video or reading anyone else's comments. I have just two things to say to you: 1. It was meant to be IRONIC and CLEVER and SWEET. 2. You lot are ruining the internet by making … Continue reading What Really Happens to FREE Shelter Pets
Open Thread
This is the place for any animal related links, updates, stories, questions, etc.
Scammy and Killy: Best Friends Forever
A federal lawsuit was filed in September by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Detroit and a Massachusetts based charity against a Texas company, American Textile Recycling Services (ATRS). The lawsuit involves the clothing recycling bins that we have all seen in shopping center parking lots. But apparently these bins represent a billion … Continue reading Scammy and Killy: Best Friends Forever
Western Arizona Humane Society Oops-Kills Puppy While Owner Searches for Him at Shelter
Natalie Pruitt says her 8 month old puppy Thor was stolen from her vehicle on August 27. She notified Animal Control and began searching for her pet. The next day, she saw a post on Craigslist that described Thor so she called the woman who had placed the ad. That person told her AC had … Continue reading Western Arizona Humane Society Oops-Kills Puppy While Owner Searches for Him at Shelter
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