The Journal News submitted a FOIA request to the state of NY to find out how many animals are killed by shelters in the Lower Hudson Valley, along with a request for the controlled substances logs from each facility. The state sort of shrugged: The state Department of Health, which is required by law to … Continue reading Some NY Shelters Hiding Their Killed Animals at Veterinary Offices
Month: January 2016
Microchip Saves Dog’s Life After He Gets Adopted by Total Jerk
A dog owned by Jason Dotson of Hamilton Co, Ohio reportedly attacked and nearly killed a leashed service dog who was being walked by his owner in October 2015. The service dog was forced to retire as a result of the attack. The court ordered Dotson to have his dog killed at the local SPCA. Dotson … Continue reading Microchip Saves Dog’s Life After He Gets Adopted by Total Jerk
Louisiana Pound Employees Under Investigation by Police
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating allegations of wrongdoing by the director and three other employees of the Ouachita Parish pound in LA. The facility falls under the Ouachita Parish Police Jury: Scotty Robinson, Police Jury President, says, "we had someone within the animal shelter come in and raise some concerns." Concerns surrounding allegations … Continue reading Louisiana Pound Employees Under Investigation by Police
Recipe: Vegan Dog Treats
This is a basic recipe I've made many times, varying the ingredients to fit what I have on hand. (I also make a chocolate version for myself.) I've used different kitchen tools and methods to mix up the batter, which is a sticky paste in the end, and there doesn't seem to be any significant … Continue reading Recipe: Vegan Dog Treats
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NC Rescuer Charged with Crime by Pet Killing Facility
A woman in NC has been trying to do the Rowan Co pound's job for them since they are so terribly awful at it. Jennifer Frasier regularly pulls cats from the pound and gets them adopted to permanent homes. Pound staff say that Ms. Frasier has come in more than once and taken every single … Continue reading NC Rescuer Charged with Crime by Pet Killing Facility
Name That Animal
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A Response to Some Comments on Yesterday’s Post
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you are likely a supporter of no kill, unless you just come here to hate read which - hey, we take all comers. But if you are for no kill, you are a compassionate person who believes that shelter directors should do their jobs and not kill … Continue reading A Response to Some Comments on Yesterday’s Post
NM Shelter Killing 10 Dogs a Day for Convenience
KOB in New Mexico reports that the Valencia Co Animal Shelter is overcrowded with more than 240 dogs at the facility. In response, they are killing for convenience: This week, the shelter has killed 8-10 dogs every single day and even that's not nearly enough. "I can’t bring myself to putting 40 to 50 dogs … Continue reading NM Shelter Killing 10 Dogs a Day for Convenience
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