The city of Winnfield, LA is home to Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials - an annual event where dogs are turned loose in an enclosure with wild hogs whose tusks have been removed. The length of time it takes the dog to pin down and/or maim the hog determines the winner. Winnfield proudly advertises the … Continue reading Dog Abusing City’s ACO Charged with Cruelty
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CA Police Officer Attempts to Shoot Dog in His Own Fenced Yard, Shoots Self Instead
On this blog, we have long lamented police officers whose sole tool in the toolbox when encountering a dog is GUN. We've seen dogs shot while restrained on chokepoles, while locked inside animal shelter cages, while chained in their own yards, and while fearfully cowering in the bushes after fleeing police. The shootings are typically explained away … Continue reading CA Police Officer Attempts to Shoot Dog in His Own Fenced Yard, Shoots Self Instead
Treats on the Internets
Two Canon City, CO police officers opened fire on a dog after one of the officers was "attacked", but sustained no injury, during a response to a domestic violence call. The dog later died at a veterinary clinic. The police press release about the killing thanked other first responders for their assistance with the call: "Without their … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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SC Pound Policy: Take Newborn Kittens Away from Nursing Mothers and Kill Them
The Greenville Co pound in SC has implemented two new policies concerning cats: 1. Kittens born at the pound who weigh less than 100 grams will be taken from their mothers and killed immediately. The reason, as stated in an e-mail written by Susan Bufano, the community relations coordinator for the Greenville Co pound, in response to … Continue reading SC Pound Policy: Take Newborn Kittens Away from Nursing Mothers and Kill Them
Denver Police Threaten a Good Samaritan While Dog Suffers and Dies
A 14 year old mixed breed dog named Harley ran out a door accidentally left open by his kids last week. His family began searching for him by putting up fliers around the neighborhood and online. Unbeknownst to owner Dani Juras, Harley had been hit by a car just 2 blocks from home that night. … Continue reading Denver Police Threaten a Good Samaritan While Dog Suffers and Dies
PETA Shames Medina Co for No Longer Killing Cats
PETA kills animals - mainly dogs and cats in need of love, temporary sheltering and new homes. But the organization goes a step further by encouraging and rewarding (with vegan cookie gift baskets) municipalities that threaten to kill pets and shaming those that implement changes designed to eliminate needless killing. Such is the case with Medina County, Ohio, where officials … Continue reading PETA Shames Medina Co for No Longer Killing Cats
WV Animal Control Officer Violates Law in Dog Killing, Will Keep Job
A Fayette County dog bit a child on March 11, 2014 and stitches were required as a result of the injury. Fayette Co ACO Russell Parker seized the dog and was advised by the owner that the dog had not been vaccinated for rabies. The owner stated the dog had attacked another person in past and … Continue reading WV Animal Control Officer Violates Law in Dog Killing, Will Keep Job
Main Line Animal Rescue Refuses to Return Lost Pet to Owners
Many people looking to add a pet to the family are open to the idea of getting one from a rescue group. It's got a built-in feel good that people enjoy. And a satisfied customer is likely to refer friends and family in future. In these ways, rescue groups have got a good thing going. In fact, they … Continue reading Main Line Animal Rescue Refuses to Return Lost Pet to Owners
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