Last Monday, Lake County commissioners "began investigating the deaths of several puppies which appear not to have received the proper vaccinations before they were cleared for adoption" at the pound. On Tuesday, one dog, followed by several more at the Lake Co pound, reportedly began exhibiting parvo-like symptoms. On Wednesday, the county veterinarian recommended shutting down the … Continue reading FL Pound Kills 16 Dogs in Response to Parvo Outbreak, Cites ASPCA Guidelines
Month: May 2014
Fitchburg Animal Control Kills Owned Pet During Holding Period
On April 20, 2014, MA pet owner Maghan Moynihan says her family's 2 year old dog Capone escaped through an open door while not wearing his collar. She immediately got in her car, searching for him on every street in the area. She also called Fitchburg ACO Sue Kowaleski, with whom she had established a … Continue reading Fitchburg Animal Control Kills Owned Pet During Holding Period
Open Thread
Although I passed this milestone roughly 50 posts back, I wanted to make note and share it here with thanks to all of you who read, comment, and share my work. I appreciate you more than I can say. Please consider this an open thread to post anything animal related in the comments.
Update on the Fort Worth Veterinary Cruelty Case
There have been developments in the case I posted about yesterday regarding Lou Tierce, the Fort Worth vet who was charged with animal cruelty. While all of the following will be difficult to read, some of it is truly nauseating and disturbing. Use your discretion: The Texas vet board has temporarily suspended Dr. Tierce's license … Continue reading Update on the Fort Worth Veterinary Cruelty Case
A Betrayal of Trust in Fort Worth
A complaint reportedly filed with the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners by pet owners Jamie and Marian Harris alleges the following: In May 2013, the Harris family brought their 175 pound dog Sid to the Camp Bowie Animal Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas for treatment of an anal gland problem. Veterinarian Lou Tierce performed a "cold … Continue reading A Betrayal of Trust in Fort Worth
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