The main "service" provided to animals by the staff at Caddo Parish Animal Services in Louisiana is killing: Caddo took in 8,744 dogs and cats last year and euthanized 6,805, according to data provided by the shelter. Based on these numbers, Caddo's kill rate for 2014 was 78%. That is a staggering number of dead pets. … Continue reading Caddo Parish Killing Thousands of Pets, Blaming the Public
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The War on Cats: Arizona Edition
SB 1260 is currently awaiting the signature of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. If signed into law, the bill would eliminate the mandatory holding period for cats lacking "discernable identification" who are found outdoors and brought to a county pound. Those cats, including lost pets whose owners are looking for them and friendly, socialized cats who … Continue reading The War on Cats: Arizona Edition
Weekend Jade
Billy took this one. It's one of my favorites.
Open Thread
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Greenville Co Pound: “No Rescue/No Adopt”
On Tuesday, March 31, an approved rescuer made multiple offers via email to the Greenville Co pound in SC to take dog ID #25277456. This was the response she received from the pound: On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 9:15 AM, petrescue <petrescue@greenvillecounty.org> wrote: Not available for rescue or adoption. she had a medical evaluation … Continue reading Greenville Co Pound: “No Rescue/No Adopt”
Mental Health Break: Photo
Photo sent in by Casey Post of her female cat, Gary. This pic has meme written all over it.
TN Pound Closed, Worker Suspended After Dog Found Alive in Freezer
Note: You never know how images of a dead animal or a live animal who has been hurt, neglected, or otherwise abused will affect people. Although I make an effort to avoid these images when possible, I have seen too many in the course of writing this blog. Some are extremely graphic, others less so. … Continue reading TN Pound Closed, Worker Suspended After Dog Found Alive in Freezer
Disturbing Surgical Complications at Maricopa Co Shelter
An investigative report that appeared on azcentral.com over the weekend examines several cases of surgeries with "grisly outcomes" at Maricopa Co Animal Care and Control in Arizona. The most disturbing of these is the occurrence of pets who undergo spay surgery and then have their guts fall out shortly thereafter. Vets at the shelter reportedly use … Continue reading Disturbing Surgical Complications at Maricopa Co Shelter
Know Your Rights if Animal Control is at Your Door
If someone knocks on your door and says he is an animal control officer, you won't immediately know if he is at the wrong address, is someone impersonating an ACO or if he has legitimate cause to knock on your door. Regardless, your response should be the same: Do not let the person into your home unless … Continue reading Know Your Rights if Animal Control is at Your Door
Treats on the Internets
Case Update - The recently fired/charged with cruelty Martin Co pound director is suing to get his job back because: he wasn't properly trained, his co-worker is a dummy and a druggie and the dog he shot in his cage was a monster pitbull owned by lowlifes. (Thank you Clarice for the link.) Case Update … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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