Lowanda “Peanut” Kilby, the former director of the now defunct Boggs Mountain Humane Shelter in Rabun Co, GA has been found guilty on 60 felony counts by a jury. Prosecutors say Kilby used the no kill brand to bilk donors into giving money to her "Lucky Dog" program which she then funneled into her personal Paypal account - to the … Continue reading Former Director of GA Shelter Found Guilty by Jury
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False Promises: Spay-Neuter is Not Magic
In general, the voluntary spaying and neutering of pets is a positive. It reduces/eliminates the behaviors associated with reproduction, which most owners find undesirable qualities in a pet. This makes pet ownership easier to manage for many people. It eliminates the birth of unintended puppies and kittens which again, is a plus for most owners. These benefits show … Continue reading False Promises: Spay-Neuter is Not Magic
Treats on the Internets
The convenience killing of 5 pups at the Surry Co pound in NC, whom rescuers were given less than an hour to save, prompted one rescuer to address the county commissioners and demand the firing of the pound's director. (Thanks Teresa for the link.) A video (which I have not watched) reportedly shows an Indiana … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
York Co SPCA Kills 36 Cats in Response to Ringworm Outbreak
Ringworm is a treatable condition which appears as a skin infection in pets. Both oral and topical medications may be prescribed by a vet in treating pets with ringworm. As with all diseases, it's essential that animal shelters have protocols in place to prevent ringworm since treatment involves time, space and money - resources which shelters must use carefully. … Continue reading York Co SPCA Kills 36 Cats in Response to Ringworm Outbreak
Gaston Co Kills Owned Pet Upon Impound, Tries to Hide Killing from Owner
The Gaston County pound in NC spent more than $1.3 million last year and killed well over 1/3 of its pets. The pound falls under the county police department. When Ace, a senior Chihuahua mix owned by Brian Humphries, dug out of his yard on May 3, his family immediately began looking for him. Ace … Continue reading Gaston Co Kills Owned Pet Upon Impound, Tries to Hide Killing from Owner
Video Allegedly Taken at Amarillo Pound Shows Caged Cat Being Harmed
When I last posted about Amarillo pound in Texas, it was to share a news article containing a horrific video which appeared to depict a dog being cruelly killed in violation of state law. The resulting police investigation appears to have been turned over to a grand jury for additional investigation. The city has announced … Continue reading Video Allegedly Taken at Amarillo Pound Shows Caged Cat Being Harmed
Chicago Pound Oops-Kills One Dog, Chokepoles Another to Death
The long troubled Chicago pound is again in the news - and not in the Good News column. An article in the Chicago Sun-Times states that Chance, a stray dog at the pound who was slated for rescue, was killed because "a city employee neglected to put the dog on a do-not-kill list." Oops. Pro … Continue reading Chicago Pound Oops-Kills One Dog, Chokepoles Another to Death
MAS Moves to Increase “Time and Space” Killings with Photo Ban
Memphis Animal Services (MAS) is a pet killing facility which has long cited "time and space" as its primary reason for killing dogs and cats. In order to counter the alleged time and space issues at MAS, a group called Memphis Pets Alive has been photographing pets at the pound weekly, sharing them on Facebook. … Continue reading MAS Moves to Increase “Time and Space” Killings with Photo Ban
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Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and Dead Shelter Pet Profiteering
Access to no and low cost spay-neuter services for pet owners who need them is a key component of the No Kill Equation. The No Kill Equation is the only set of programs proven to eliminate the needless killing of shelter pets. Alabama, a state where roughly 1 out of 5 people live below poverty level, … Continue reading Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and Dead Shelter Pet Profiteering
