Although many newspapers feel comfortable endorsing political candidates in the lead up to an election, most do not weigh in on the needless killing of dogs and cats at their local shelter. Of those that do, the editorials tend at best to nudge the shelter director with a kindly worded request for improvement and at worst blame … Continue reading F-Star-Star-Star Yeah Augusta Chronicle
Author: YesBiscuit
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No Kill Advocacy via Media Outreach in Huntsville, AL
Following the recent news that the city of Huntsville, AL is researching the No Kill Equation for possible implementation at the pound, the group No Kill Huntsville is engaging the community by putting up some digital billboards: Aubrie Kavanaugh of No Kill Huntsville writes: No Kill Huntsville continues to push local elected and appointed officials … Continue reading No Kill Advocacy via Media Outreach in Huntsville, AL
Grand Jury Findings in Mendocino Co, CA Shelter Investigation
A recent investigation by the Mendocino Co grand jury into the county shelter in Ukiah, CA revealed some troubling findings: Owners attempting to surrender pets at the shelter are regularly turned away, in violation of CA law. The shelter is overcrowded and overflow animals are kept in crates. Some animals have lived at the shelter for … Continue reading Grand Jury Findings in Mendocino Co, CA Shelter Investigation
Treats on the Internets
A tragic story about a cat in NJ who was severely injured after being tortured by a group of children, saved by other kids, then turned away by every public facility that could have helped him. The cat suffered for 2 days before finally being euthanized by a vet. (Thank you Karen for the link.) The … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Weekend Jade
Lying around in one place, wherever someone lays you, is not everyone's cup of tea. Jade quickly graduated to dragging herself to where she'd like to be and this week moved on to hobbling. Next: world domination.
Open Thread
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LA Pound Worker Allegedly Killed Pets via Botched Injections and Mauling by Dogs
St. Parish sheriff Bobby Guidroz announced this week that after an investigation by his office, the former St. Landry pound director and another former pound employee have been arrested on charges of animal cruelty and theft. Patricia Street Gallo, the former director, and husband Troy Gallo both still work for the parish: Parish government announced … Continue reading LA Pound Worker Allegedly Killed Pets via Botched Injections and Mauling by Dogs
Baltimore Police Officer Slashes Dog’s Throat
Baltimore has problems with regard to the value placed on the lives of pets. And that attitude extends beyond the public employees at the pound to the city police department. On Saturday, owner Sarah Gossard let her 7 year old dog Nala outside, not realizing a gate had been left open in the yard. Nala was … Continue reading Baltimore Police Officer Slashes Dog’s Throat
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.
NJ Pound Kills Owned Dogs Upon Impound
When NJ pet owner Jennifer Arteta went on a trip out of the country this month, she left her beloved young dogs Daphne and Rocko in the care of her father. For reasons unknown, Ms. Arteta's father left Daphne and Rocko at the Elizabeth Animal Shelter on June 5. When Ms. Arteta returned from her trip … Continue reading NJ Pound Kills Owned Dogs Upon Impound
