Fulton Co Protests Pound’s Killing Policy for Pitbulls

More than 80 animal advocates turned up at a peaceful protest at the Fulton Co Dog Pound in Ohio last weekend designed to raise community awareness regarding the pound's regressive pitbull policy. Fulton Co kills any dog or puppy who is not reclaimed by an owner and whose body shape resembles that of a pitbull … Continue reading Fulton Co Protests Pound’s Killing Policy for Pitbulls

ACO Runs Out of Cat Catching Ideas After 60 Seconds, Calls In Police to Shoot Cat

On August 20, Some Guy in Gorham, ME called police to report that a limping cat had scratched or bitten his child and that he suspected the cat had rabies. The Gorham police sent an ACO to the scene at 7pm. The ACO was unable to immediately trap the animal and so called for a … Continue reading ACO Runs Out of Cat Catching Ideas After 60 Seconds, Calls In Police to Shoot Cat

No One Minding the Store in Dolton, IL as Stray Pets Suffer and Die

The Village of Dolton, IL indicates on its website that it uses Cook Co for its animal control services.  It's not clear that either the village or the county has a facility to shelter animals.  But the ABC affiliate in Chicago reports that Dolton pays a private vet clinic, the Dolton Animal Hospital, to care for … Continue reading No One Minding the Store in Dolton, IL as Stray Pets Suffer and Die