The LaFourche Parish Animal Shelter in LA is open from 9am - 3:30pm four days a week, closed on Wednesdays and weekends. Lionel de la Houssaye has been the parish vet since May. He recently sent a letter to the parish council regarding his concerns about pound director Kelli Toups: In his letter, de la … Continue reading Lafourche Parish Veterinarian Alleges Pound Director Allows Pets to Suffer
Month: November 2013
Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH – Week 4
Medina County animal advocate Casey Post once again addressed the public meeting of her county commissioners this week. Her comments, along with the text of her speech, are below. I have been sharing them each week so that readers can see shelter reform advocacy in action, as it unfolds. I hope it may inspire others … Continue reading Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH – Week 4
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Treats on the Internets
Police in Macon, GA have arrested a woman in connection with the break-in at the All About Animals shelter last month which resulted in the deaths of 3 dogs. Police say the woman apparently acted alone and was bitten by one of the dogs she released from the cages at the shelter. The suspect has … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Bridgeport Police Department Appears to Violate State Law in Neglect of Shelter Dog
The Bridgeport police department runs the city pound in Connecticut. A 5 pound dog called Gizmo was brought to the Bridgeport pound as a stray on October 7 with a splint on one of his forelegs. The Connecticut Post reports that under state law, the pound was required to either take Gizmo to the city … Continue reading Bridgeport Police Department Appears to Violate State Law in Neglect of Shelter Dog
Cat Torturer Ordered to Volunteer at Utah Animal Shelter
On May 4, 2013, Donald Aaron Hawes hauled a cat belonging to his girlfriend's daughter out from under a bed. He then attempted to kill the cat by strangling her. When that failed, Hawes attempted to kill the pet by squeezing her stomach. And when he failed at that, Hawes threw the cat against a … Continue reading Cat Torturer Ordered to Volunteer at Utah Animal Shelter
Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Medina Co Edition
The Medina County Animal Shelter in Ohio gasses cats. Apparently they don't have enough cats to gas already so the staff is actively getting more - by setting traps in the shelter parking lot. Here is a portion of the MCAS kill log for July 2013, obtained via FOIA request: Neither of these cats were … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Medina Co Edition
What Happened to the Dogs at Safe Haven in Delaware?
A troubling situation developed in Delaware yesterday and more information is needed. I am asking for help from readers if they come across any additional media reports or press releases from relevant parties regarding this story today. The scattered facts, as I understand them: Delaware has a law called the Companion Animal Protection Act (CAPA) … Continue reading What Happened to the Dogs at Safe Haven in Delaware?
Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH – Week 3
Medina County animal advocate Casey Post once again addressed the public meeting of her county commissioners this week, this time with visual aids - enlarged, mounted photographs which she held up during her speech. Ms. Post writes: People who gather for these meetings regularly are starting to recognize me and I’m getting some nods and … Continue reading Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH – Week 3
Shelter Pet of the Day: Chance in PA
Submitted by Aimee who writes: Chance is a senior yellow lab who came to us under rather unfortunate circumstances. His caretaker has been admitted to the hospital and can no longer provide for him. We're trying to network hard for Chance and hope that since it's adopt a senior month he may be able to … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day: Chance in PA
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