New Jersey - Late last year, both the Helmetta mayor and the then-director of the Helmetta pound dismissed complaints from animal advocates, despite the fact that multiple agencies had found serious faults with the facility including mixing sick animals in with healthy ones, animals living in filthy cages, and importing dogs from the south without health clearances. … Continue reading Helmetta Pound’s Former Director and Assistant Director Charged with Animal Cruelty
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UPDATED: More on Klein Animal Shelter Cruelty
Texas - In addition to the Klein Animal Shelter's director, who was charged with multiple counts including felony animal cruelty, another former employee who was certified to kill animals has been arrested and charged with cruelty. A third arrest is expected today. The Jacksonville police chief is asking former pound employees who witnessed crimes to contact … Continue reading UPDATED: More on Klein Animal Shelter Cruelty
Calling All Marion Co Trolls
When I've posted in past about Paws to the Rescue (PTTR), the group contracted to run the Marion Co pound in SC, it's been like ringing the troll dinner bell, an hour late. The reason I've posted about them in past is because the group appeared to have serious transparency issues, which is always a … Continue reading Calling All Marion Co Trolls
UPDATED: Arrest Warrants Issued for TX Pound Employees: Multiple Charges Include Animal Torture
CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE - That's the sign hanging on the door at the Klein Animal Shelter in Jacksonville, TX. The "maintenance" appears to be arresting the workers for torturing animals. Director Angela Wallace was arrested on Friday and charged with assault, illegal "euthanasia" and animal cruelty with additional charges pending. She has reportedly bonded out. … Continue reading UPDATED: Arrest Warrants Issued for TX Pound Employees: Multiple Charges Include Animal Torture
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A Promising Start in Fremont Co Delivers Hope: An Interview with Douglas Rae
When we last checked in with the Humane Society of Fremont Co in Colorado, the place was a hot mess. State inspections revealed that the facility was killing animals before their legal holding period expired using inhumane methods, including heartstick, performed by untrained staff, leaving sick and injured animals to suffer without immediate vet care, housing cats in … Continue reading A Promising Start in Fremont Co Delivers Hope: An Interview with Douglas Rae
Starving Dogs Cannibalize Dead Kennel Mate in OK Pound
(Warning: graphic images and descriptions at links.) When a potential adopter, Abe Thomas, visited the Idabel pound in Oklahoma on Tuesday, he found a cage containing three dogs - one was dead and being eaten by the other two, who appeared to be starving. He says the dogs had no food or water and "were … Continue reading Starving Dogs Cannibalize Dead Kennel Mate in OK Pound
Rhode Island Pound Closed, ACOs Suspended Amidst Police Investigation
The Woonsocket, Rhode Island police department is in charge of supervising the local pound. On Tuesday the pound was closed indefinitely and its two ACOs suspended without pay pending a police investigation: City solicitor Michael Marcello told NBC 10 an anonymous tip in November prompted Woonsocket police to launch an investigation into allegations that food and other … Continue reading Rhode Island Pound Closed, ACOs Suspended Amidst Police Investigation
Treats on the Internets
In Summit Co Colorado, an ACO resigned alleging that the pound director was violating policy and failing to enforce cruelty laws. The last straw was a Lab with a tumor on his leg who apparently starved to death without vet care, his owner admitting the dog only ate cashews. The director refused to allow the … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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