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.
Author: YesBiscuit
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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
Weekend Jade
Open Thread
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Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your best (or most terrible) guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is punishable by jail time and/or fines optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tonight. I love this animal's seemingly out of proportion paws.
Oh Roswell
Maybe you've heard that aliens crashed in Roswell, NM in 1947 and the government covered it up. Maybe you are skeptical. I, for one, believe. And as proof, I offer the current city leadership of Roswell, specifically the mayor and the police chief, because their actions can only be attributed to some sort of alien … Continue reading Oh Roswell
Treats on the Internets
A nonprofit that runs the pound in Calhoun Co, AL is opposed to legislation requiring shelters to make their kill stats available to the public. They do kill animals and admit that hundreds more fell over dead in their cages at the facility last year. But the nonprofit blames the uncaring, uneducated public for the … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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