Anyone who has ever loved a dog knows they are sentient beings, capable of fostering an emotional bond with people. But now science may be catching up with this widely held belief. A neuroscientist wrote an opinion piece in Saturday's New York Times about a new MRI study of awake dog brains: Because dogs can’t … Continue reading Neuroscientist: Brain imaging may prove “dogs have a level of sentience comparable to that of a human child.”
Month: October 2013
Houston Pound Oops-Kills Treasured Family Pet
When Karen Lopez went out of town and learned her dog Red had accidentally escaped her yard and been taken to Houston's BARC shelter, she reacted as many of us probably would. She contacted the shelter immediately on September 25 - the same day Red was impounded. She assured the shelter her beloved family member … Continue reading Houston Pound Oops-Kills Treasured Family Pet
Proposed Legislation in MA Would Impact Shelters, Rescues and Fosters
Massachusetts is considering a set of state regulations that would subject foster homes to inspection by the Department of Agriculture, require rescue groups to register with the state every 12 months and establish minimum standards of care for shelters, rescues and foster homes. These standards of care include: Animals must be removed from cages during … Continue reading Proposed Legislation in MA Would Impact Shelters, Rescues and Fosters
Idiocy and Evil Battle It Out in Decatur, AL
On Thursday, Mayor Don Kyle of Decatur, AL ordered the city pound to reduce its population from roughly 300 to 45 according to reporting by WAFF. Although the piece does not provide the amount of time being allotted for this population reduction, a statement from the mayor describes it as "an aggressive time frame". The … Continue reading Idiocy and Evil Battle It Out in Decatur, AL
Allegations of Wrongdoing at the San Bernardino Pound in CA
Animal advocates have reportedly been complaining for months to San Bernardino city officials about the killing of animals at the pound. The allegations include animals being killed before the legally mandated hold period has expired and the killing of pets whom rescue groups wanted to save. Police Capt. Raymond King, who oversees the shelter because … Continue reading Allegations of Wrongdoing at the San Bernardino Pound in CA
Discussion: Is it a good idea to sentence animal abusers to community service in animal shelters?
From time to time we see reports of judges sentencing animal abusers to work in animal shelters. A recent example is the case of an Alabama man charged in connection with a dogfighting ring who has been ordered to work 100 hours at the Scottsboro Animal Shelter. I researched the shelter but found very little … Continue reading Discussion: Is it a good idea to sentence animal abusers to community service in animal shelters?
How will animals fare during the government shutdown?
As many of you know, there is no federal oversight of animal shelters. They will continue to operate as usual during the government shutdown which, in too many cases, is a tragedy in itself. But with the failure of Congress to do its job and keep the government running, I wanted to mention a few … Continue reading How will animals fare during the government shutdown?
Treats on the Internets
Kern Co AC in CA failed to notice that an emaciated dog was unable to eat because his tongue had been cut out. Thankfully rescuers saved him. (Thanks Anne for the link.) Rescuers in Fremont Co, Colorado claim the pound killed a pregnant cat who had rescue lined up because she developed a fever. (Thank … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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