Month: April 2016
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 best, worst and most mediocre guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is why we are doomed optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tonight.
Treats on the Internets
Two days in a row! So treatsy! Tyler Kelly, a former marine who relies on his dog Thor for emotional support in coping with his PTSD, says King George Co AC in Virginia told him death was the only option for his beloved pet after the dog was accused of killing a neighbor's chickens and … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Treats on the Internets
Intake and killing are both down at Anchorage ACC in Alaska. In 2005, the shelter took in roughly 9300 animals and killed 34% of them. In 2015, they took in less than 4500 animals and killed 15%. The cages are mostly empty now. My question: if most of the cages are empty, why are they … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Marketing Shelter Pets: My Name is
Shelter pets need names. A shelter pet with a name (accompanied by a fabulous photo!) comes across as an individual with a personality - not an unwanted, caged animal being held for killing. Pets with names are a little more appealing to adopters and it doesn't cost anything to give them this small benefit. One … Continue reading Marketing Shelter Pets: My Name is
Weekend Jade
Open Thread
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Person County’s Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics
At its most recent state inspection in December 2015, the very suckish Person Co pound in NC reportedly had just 32 animals in its 71 cage facility. Previous inspections reveal similar numbers. That would seem to be a problem in a pound that kills animals. But the statistics posted on the Person Co website indicate … Continue reading Person County’s Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics
Treats on the Internets
The shelter director credited with making lifesaving a priority at the Benson, AZ shelter has resigned after the good ol' boys packed her bags and set them by the door. The volunteers have reportedly quit too. (Thanks Clarice for the link.) Michigan InHumane keeps importing dogs and cats from the south while local pets in need are sent … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
YesBiscuit! 