An ACO in TX picked up a dog who had gotten out of his fenced yard during an afternoon storm and left him at the Williamson Co Regional Animal Shelter noting the dog appeared healthy. When the owner came the next morning to reclaim her pet, she was told the dog had been found dead in his … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Month: June 2015
State Finds Person Co Pound in Violation of Law
In 2014, the Person Co pound in NC took in nearly 1800 dogs and cats, killing 62% of them. The county's website provides a link to Petfinder to see adoptable animals. Today on Petfinder, Person Co has 11 animals listed. They're doing the best they can, probably. Or not. Twice in recent days, representatives from … Continue reading State Finds Person Co Pound in Violation of Law
Weekend Jade
One year ago this week, this whole thing.
Open Thread
Post anything animal related in the comments, anytime. New Open Threads are posted weekly.
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is way worse than taking the tags off pillows and mattresses optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tonight.
Clayton Co Pound Conducts Mass Killing
Captain Andre Jackson is in charge of the Clayton Co pound in GA where approximately 60 dogs were killed on Monday after some dogs sneezed: CBS46 asked Clayton County animal control officials what kind of contagious illness prompted the latest action. Jackson said, "We can't determine at this time, but we had an increase in … Continue reading Clayton Co Pound Conducts Mass Killing
Char-Meck Animal Control Seizes Family Dog Over Rabies Vaccine Issue
On April 24, a 6 year old plott hound called Captain got into a tangle with a raccoon in the woods at his NC home. The raccoon tested positive for rabies. Captain's owner took him to the vet for a booster shot on his rabies, even though he was already current. One month later, Captain exchanged … Continue reading Char-Meck Animal Control Seizes Family Dog Over Rabies Vaccine Issue
Treats on the Internets
In Mississippi, an 87 year old veteran who was struggling financially tried to take care of a number of dogs who had been abandoned in the woods on his property. The county sheriff's department showed up with staff from an area pound and good old HSUS to seize the dogs. The dogs took off when … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
San Diego Co Shelter Vet Files Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit
Dr. Bruce Cauble, a California veterinarian who worked at San Diego County's three shelters since 2002, has filed a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit against the county. Named in the lawsuit is deputy director and medical operations manager David Johnson, a registered veterinary technician who oversees the medical portion of the three county shelters. The lawsuit alleges that … Continue reading San Diego Co Shelter Vet Files Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit
