Month: February 2015
Open Thread
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Case Update: Disturbing Details in Investigation of Oklahoma ACO Who Lied to Owner about Pet’s Death
Many readers probably remember the story of Major, the German shorthaired pointer who got lost in December in Elgin, OK. When the owner asked the city's ACO about her dog, he offered up assorted lies, making her suspicious. The owner ultimately went into a pit of dead animals she found at the shelter and discovered … Continue reading Case Update: Disturbing Details in Investigation of Oklahoma ACO Who Lied to Owner about Pet’s Death
Treats on the Internets
Case update: Following an investigation of what appears to be a botched do-it-yourself cat neuter at the Lee Co pound in SC, the solicitor's office declined to press charges against the pound director, Doris Winstead, citing lack of evidence. Winstead reportedly resigned from her job last month. (Thank you Clarice for the link.) *** Case update: … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Case Update: Former Van Wert Co Dog Warden Sentenced
Regular readers may recall that last year Rich Strunkenburg, the dog warden for Van Wert Co in Ohio, was indicted on 4 felony counts of animal cruelty. Strunkenburg was reportedly tossing animals into cages and leaving them there with no veterinary care, food, or water, to suffer and die in their own waste. On July 20, 2014, … Continue reading Case Update: Former Van Wert Co Dog Warden Sentenced
Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue Kills Lost Pet, Notifies Owner by Mail
Jon Broadwell never gave up hope that he would find his English setter, called Cody, who became lost in February 2014. He was still posting ads about Cody last December when someone on Craigslist saw the lost dog notice and realized her family had adopted Cody from Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue (SPDR). Cody had reportedly … Continue reading Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue Kills Lost Pet, Notifies Owner by Mail
State Inspection Report on Klein Shelter Documents Animal Suffering and Inhumane Conditions
Note: This is the latest post following the animal cruelty arrests of 3 employees of the Klein Animal Shelter in Texas. The previous posts are here and here. Some details may be disturbing to sensitive readers. Acting on a tip, two inspectors from the Texas Department of State Health Services made a surprise inspection at … Continue reading State Inspection Report on Klein Shelter Documents Animal Suffering and Inhumane Conditions
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