The Florida pound that made the news three times in two months for oops-killing owned pets requested a change in killing protocols from its manager. No, they didn't ask the manager to stop killing pets and start doing her job. [hysterical laughter] Nothing like that. Escambia Co reportedly told Dr. Melissa Adkison, who had run … Continue reading Story Update: Escambia Co Pound
Month: November 2013
Discussion: Yay or Nay on a National Animal Abuse Database?
Regular readers know that I have long supported the idea of having a national database of animal abusers as a tool for shelters (as well as rescues, breeders and everyone else who gives or sells pets to strangers) to help protect animals. I believe a brief adoption application, a photo ID (verifying the applicant's name, … Continue reading Discussion: Yay or Nay on a National Animal Abuse Database?
Minneapolis Pound Brings the Hammer Down on Volunteers Saving Pets via Facebook
A couple of years ago, volunteers at Minneapolis Animal Care and Control started a "Friends of" page on Facebook. MACC wasn't promoting its own animals online and some of the volunteers were professional photographers who believed that good photos and descriptions posted on social media could help get more pets out of the pound alive. … Continue reading Minneapolis Pound Brings the Hammer Down on Volunteers Saving Pets via Facebook
Open Thread
Post anything animal related - questions, stories, links, etc.
Treats on the Internets
John Sibley, the no kill blogosphere's resident Guy Everybody Likes, is starting a rescue in NYC. Yay! (Thanks db for the heads up.) The NBC affiliate in CT examines the problem of dogs, sometimes sick or underage, transported in overloaded trucks from pet killing facilities in the south and sold for big bucks in CT … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
UPDATED: 14 “Rescued” Cats Killed For Ringworm at TN Shelter
Update, 1:30pm: Clarice sent me a link to a story that has been updated on WBIR. Although the video report still says the cats were killed, the text version of the story has been updated to say the 14 cats were saved by an out of state rescue group. Original post: Some Petsmart stores apparently … Continue reading UPDATED: 14 “Rescued” Cats Killed For Ringworm at TN Shelter
Jasper Co Sheriff’s Office Buys Pet Store Puppy
There are not nearly enough shelter pets for everyone in the U.S. who plans to get a pet this year. This is ok because some owners, about 1.5 million, are already set on an alternate source (a breeder usually) for the new pet they plan to get within the next year. I appreciate the fact … Continue reading Jasper Co Sheriff’s Office Buys Pet Store Puppy
Case Update: Allegations of Neglect at AZ Pound
After veterinarian Carol Burke filed a complaint with the city accusing the Bisbee Animal Shelter of “a pattern of criminal neglect” in August, city manager Steve Pauken asked the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office to investigate. In September, Pauken was quoted as saying, “There is no imminent danger involved here.” This week, KGUN9-TV has an update … Continue reading Case Update: Allegations of Neglect at AZ Pound
Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, Ohio – Week 2
Medina County animal advocate Casey Post once again addressed the public meeting of her county commissioners this week. She graciously agreed to my request to publish the text of her comments. I hope others might be inspired to consider public speaking on behalf of animals being needlessly killed at their local pounds. Today, I’d like … Continue reading Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, Ohio – Week 2
Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals: Fox Valley Humane Edition
Appleton, WI - Betsy Quaintance and her daughter Allie found a very scared female Beagle wearing a collar but no tags on October 20, 2013. Once they gained the dog's trust, she was very affectionate and appreciative of the food and love they gave her. The women suspected she was a lost pet and took … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals: Fox Valley Humane Edition
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