GA - The Moultrie Colquitt County Humane Society killed most of its 40 dogs in response to a single case of distemper. Second Chance Animal Rescue in Cairo also killed dozens of dogs due to distemper concerns. The Albany Humane Society however had two confirmed distemper cases and opted to quarantine and treat dogs, euthanizing … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Author: YesBiscuit
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Detroit Police Shoot 3 Dogs, ACOs Drag Their Bodies Down the Street
Detroit police in riot gear entered a home in a drug raid last week, shooting 3 dogs who were inside the home. The police called animal control to pick up the dogs. Detroit ACOs used chokepoles to drag the dogs, who appeared limp and bloody, across the street in front of neighborhood children. One dog's … Continue reading Detroit Police Shoot 3 Dogs, ACOs Drag Their Bodies Down the Street
Danville ACO and Police Officer Strangle Dog to Death
Chokepoles are one of the most misused tools in our broken animal shelter system, thus my chosen moniker for the things. While they have the potential to be used safely in rare instances when a regular leash won't work, too many ACOs seem to use them instead of leashes and sometimes, as torture devices. Because of … Continue reading Danville ACO and Police Officer Strangle Dog to Death
IL Pound Uses Holding Period as an Excuse to Extend Dog’s Suffering
Dear Animal Shelters, 1. Don't kill our pets. 2. Don't leave our sick or injured pets to suffer without veterinary care. Sincerely, Everyone Pets impounded at shelters are either lost, in which case their owners want them back, or they are in need of a home, in which case the shelter should release them to … Continue reading IL Pound Uses Holding Period as an Excuse to Extend Dog’s Suffering
Treats on the Internets
Update on the Franklin Co pound in OH where allegations of oops-killings of dogs who had adopters waiting, dogs left to suffer without vet care for days, and dogs killed for behavior who had never been touched or let out of the cage resulted in the county investigating itself. The director, who worked for the pound for nearly … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
FL Pound Kills 16 Dogs in Response to Parvo Outbreak, Cites ASPCA Guidelines
Last Monday, Lake County commissioners "began investigating the deaths of several puppies which appear not to have received the proper vaccinations before they were cleared for adoption" at the pound. On Tuesday, one dog, followed by several more at the Lake Co pound, reportedly began exhibiting parvo-like symptoms. On Wednesday, the county veterinarian recommended shutting down the … Continue reading FL Pound Kills 16 Dogs in Response to Parvo Outbreak, Cites ASPCA Guidelines
Fitchburg Animal Control Kills Owned Pet During Holding Period
On April 20, 2014, MA pet owner Maghan Moynihan says her family's 2 year old dog Capone escaped through an open door while not wearing his collar. She immediately got in her car, searching for him on every street in the area. She also called Fitchburg ACO Sue Kowaleski, with whom she had established a … Continue reading Fitchburg Animal Control Kills Owned Pet During Holding Period
Open Thread
Although I passed this milestone roughly 50 posts back, I wanted to make note and share it here with thanks to all of you who read, comment, and share my work. I appreciate you more than I can say. Please consider this an open thread to post anything animal related in the comments.
Update on the Fort Worth Veterinary Cruelty Case
There have been developments in the case I posted about yesterday regarding Lou Tierce, the Fort Worth vet who was charged with animal cruelty. While all of the following will be difficult to read, some of it is truly nauseating and disturbing. Use your discretion: The Texas vet board has temporarily suspended Dr. Tierce's license … Continue reading Update on the Fort Worth Veterinary Cruelty Case
A Betrayal of Trust in Fort Worth
A complaint reportedly filed with the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners by pet owners Jamie and Marian Harris alleges the following: In May 2013, the Harris family brought their 175 pound dog Sid to the Camp Bowie Animal Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas for treatment of an anal gland problem. Veterinarian Lou Tierce performed a "cold … Continue reading A Betrayal of Trust in Fort Worth
