One of the revelations resulting from the massive 2007 pet food recall was that many different brands of dog and cat food are made by a few large corporations. When news first broke that Pet Food Brand A, found to be contaminated with melamine, was sickening and killing family companions, many owners felt their pets were … Continue reading Discussion: Will Big Food Protect Our Pets from Toxic Ingredients?
Month: February 2015
Treats on the Internets
A document obtained via FOIA request from the city of Maryville, TN shows that in 2014, the shelter had a 99% save rate. Well done! The state of CT has created a task force for the purpose of improving conditions for animals in public shelters. Haters gonna hate. But if you check out the comments on the … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Klein Animal Shelter in Jacksonville, TX: Priorities
Warning: Disturbing photos This screengrab from Facebook appears to show a 2013 posting from Klein Animal Shelter director Angela Wallace who was charged with felony animal cruelty this year. The caption indicates that her staff at the shelter "finished up early" and had time to wash her truck for her. We now know from state … Continue reading Klein Animal Shelter in Jacksonville, TX: Priorities
Weekend Jade
Open Thread
Post anything animal related in the comments, anytime. New Open Threads are posted weekly.
State Photos and Documents from Klein Animal Shelter in Texas
WARNING: This post is hidden behind a jump for good reason. It contains text and photos of shelter pet abuse which will disturb you. Not may disturb - not some of you - this post will disturb all of you. None of the images are gratuitous and they all are from a file maintained by … Continue reading State Photos and Documents from Klein Animal Shelter in Texas
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your best guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is prosecutable by law optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow.
Staff at Texas Pound Chucks Donations into the Dumpster
The Montgomery Co pound in Texas has a sign taped on the front door asking the public for donations of towels, blankets, quilts, puppy pads, pet food and various other items typically requested as donations by shelters. We've all heard this one before: municipal shelters are underfunded and the staff is forced to kill animals because … Continue reading Staff at Texas Pound Chucks Donations into the Dumpster
Discussion: NH Bill Backed by HSUS
In New Hampshire, HSUS is promoting House Bill 624 which would require owners charged with cruelty to pay for their seized animals' care while waiting for their day in court. If the accused can't afford to pay, they lose all rights to their animals, regardless of the outcome at trial. HB 624 would change the current … Continue reading Discussion: NH Bill Backed by HSUS
Treats on the Internets
Case Update: Despite a city appointed committee finding "clear and convincing evidence" that Louisville Metro Animal Services neglected a dog named Sadie causing her months of suffering before she was finally euthanized, prosecutors have declined to file any charges, citing lack of evidence. (Thank you Clarice for the link.) A sad turn of events in … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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