The convenience killing of 5 pups at the Surry Co pound in NC, whom rescuers were given less than an hour to save, prompted one rescuer to address the county commissioners and demand the firing of the pound’s director. (Thanks Teresa for the link.)
A video (which I have not watched) reportedly shows an Indiana police officer abusing a police dog. The officer, who has not been named, was placed on administrative leave while the police department investigates itself. (Thanks Clarice for the link.)
A Louisiana police officer reportedly handcuffed a dog owner on a trespassing charge in a parking lot and as the man lay on the ground, shot his dog to death. The friendly dog had been tied to a fence in the parking lot and there was at least one additional witness to the killing. The police department is investigating itself. (Thanks Clarice.)
Jerky treats, imported from China, have reportedly sickened or killed more than 5600 pets to date, mostly dogs. Now 3 humans have gotten sick from the treats. The FDA continues to allow the treats to be sold. My advice: Do not feed jerky treats to your pets. Don’t touch them. Don’t leave them where someone else might touch them. Don’t even look at them. (Thanks Arlene for the link.)
A stray pitbull in DeKalb Co, GA waited with high school kids at a bus stop and when the school bus arrived, boarded the bus and took a seat, refusing to leave. His story made it on the local news and someone adopted him. (Thanks Valerie for the link.)
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