She is feeling better every week. The better she feels, the harder it is to keep her to a dull roar. She is bored with her recovery now and toys only keep her entertained for so long. She wants a dog friend to rough house with so much. So Much. Things she has eaten so … Continue reading Weekend Jade
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Open Thread
Post anything animal related in the comments.
Name That Animal
For anyone still plugged in this holiday weekend, this game is just for fun. The only rule: no researching. Post your best guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow.
TX City Manager Says Pound’s Primary Goal Should Be Killing
The website for Aransas Pass, TX describes the city as a "paradise" and promises a number of ideals, all consistent with a no kill community: We pledge, through a strong sense of teamwork and customer service, to be respectful of individual dignity and rights, to remain fiscally responsible, to ethically and responsively interact with our … Continue reading TX City Manager Says Pound’s Primary Goal Should Be Killing
Manatee Co Shelter Employee Alleges Dog Ripped Pants
Kayla Lippert, a potential adopter, her 2 year old son and a volunteer were having a meet and greet with a dog called Happy Feet in the fenced play yard at Manatee Co Animal Services in FL on Monday when things went sour. A shelter employee, who had left the play yard to obtain information for … Continue reading Manatee Co Shelter Employee Alleges Dog Ripped Pants
Treats on the Internets
Paws up: The Cleveland Co shelter in NC has removed its gas chamber. Paws down: Despite an additional $200,000 allotted for the shelter in the new county budget, the county expects to continue killing healthy/treatable animals. (Thank you Clarice for the link.) Petty vindictiveness from PETA and the state vet board threaten lifesaving efforts in TX shelters. (Thanks … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
KY Pound Leaves Five Dogs to Die in the Heat
After employees at the McCracken Co Humane Society in KY were found guilty of animal cruelty in 2012, the county severed ties with the organization and has been operating the pound on its own. On its website, McCracken Co promises to shelter animals in need "until such time as they are redeemed, adopted or humanely dealt … Continue reading KY Pound Leaves Five Dogs to Die in the Heat
Weekend Jade
The sweetest, prettiest pitbull in the world. Plus: eyelashes.
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 optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow. (Thanks Melissa for sending me this animal.)
Lubbock Pound Oops-Kills Microchipped Pet After Turning Owner Away Twice
When Damon Hughes' 6 year old microchipped cat named Rahzz went missing, he visited the Lubbock, TX pound to look for her. He found her sitting in a cage last Friday. No one from the pound had scanned her for a chip and notified him she was there. Missed opportunity number one. It turns out, a … Continue reading Lubbock Pound Oops-Kills Microchipped Pet After Turning Owner Away Twice
