California - Remember when Orange Co Animal Care Director and Chief Veterinarian Jennifer Hawkins was crusading for the right to kill a service dog named Karma because dogs are descended from wolves? Well she's got more wacky up her sleeve. Like reportedly killing an adolescent puppy for being "bratty". And in response to two scathing … Continue reading “Just the worst shit that you’ve ever seen in your life” at OC Pound
Month: March 2016
IL Veterinarian Accused of Brutal Acts Against Shelter Pets
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has issued a 17 page complaint against Andrew Kaiser, the contracted veterinarian for the Quincy Animal Shelter who also runs a private practice. The document alleges numerous incidents where Kaiser failed to exercise "skill and care" in treating animals. Two of the alleged incidents occurred at the shelter. … Continue reading IL Veterinarian Accused of Brutal Acts Against Shelter Pets
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Disability? I’ll Drink to That! *clink*
The city of Fort Worth hired a contract veterinarian, Joel Akin, to neuter animals at the city shelter. Some of the surgeries reportedly didn't go well. After a dog he spayed died at the facility, the rescuer intending to pull the dog asked to speak with him but she says he refused. A technician at … Continue reading Disability? I’ll Drink to That! *clink*
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your answers in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is going to kill us all optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow.
Former WV Pound Director Arrested
A year long police investigation of Carrie Lynn Carr, who ran the Fayette Co pound in WV for several years for the New River HS before retiring last month, has resulted in criminal charges. Among the allegations against Carr: Severely injured/ill animals, including a dog with her uterus falling out, were hidden in back room cages out … Continue reading Former WV Pound Director Arrested
Rowan Co ACO Who Broke Cat’s Face Cleared by State
The NC Department of Agriculture, which oversees animal shelters, investigated the brutal microchipping (wait - WTF did I just write?) of a cat by a Rowan Co pound employee which resulted in the cat's jaw being broken in two places. The severely injured cat, Cooper, was reportedly uncooperative during the bloody torture. Cooper is currently … Continue reading Rowan Co ACO Who Broke Cat’s Face Cleared by State
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