Photo sent in by Casey Post of her female cat, Gary. This pic has meme written all over it.
Author: YesBiscuit
Skeptic. Believer. eiderdown@yesbiscuit.com
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
Weekend Jade
Open Thread
Post anything animal related in the comments, anytime. New Open Threads are posted weekly.
More Tragic Cases of Veterinary “Care” at the Memphis Pound
Puppy ID #275425 was impounded as a stray by MAS on February 27, 2015. Her age was estimated as 8 weeks and she weighed just 7 pounds. Her intake condition was listed as "poor". Records indicate she was unable to bear full weight on her right rear leg due to a dislocated hip. There was … Continue reading More Tragic Cases of Veterinary “Care” at the Memphis Pound
Arkansas Pound Kills Dog Whose Owner Tried to Reclaim
Two dogs belonging to Yadria Dorantes jumped their fence and were picked up by Beebe Animal Control on March 13. Ms. Dorantes says she contacted AC to reclaim her shar pei/lab mix Muneka and her other dog. Ms. Dorantes says AC told her that because the dogs kept jumping her four foot fence, she would need … Continue reading Arkansas Pound Kills Dog Whose Owner Tried to Reclaim
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your best guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is terrible, horrible, no good, very bad optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow.
