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Author: YesBiscuit
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Bulloch Co Taxpayers Spending Thousands on Needless Killing of Shelter Animals
I've written about the alarming number of animals who reportedly die in their cages at the Bulloch Co pound in GA. The Statesboro Herald recently ran a piece detailing the cost to taxpayers for the animals the pound kills: Bulloch County spent $52,878.33 of taxpayer money from Jan. 1, 2011, to Oct. 29, 2013, euthanizing … Continue reading Bulloch Co Taxpayers Spending Thousands on Needless Killing of Shelter Animals
Random Blog Housekeeping Items
I think of my blog kinda like this: I've put up a sign outside my house that says "Public Book Club Meeting Here". My regular readers and commenters are guests at my house. We have all read the same book (actually, just the day's blog post) and we're sitting around talking about it. If someone … Continue reading Random Blog Housekeeping Items
Happy New Year!
What is the best animal-related thing that happened in your life in 2013? For me, it was adding Wendy to the family. It was a bumpy start dealing with her myriad medical issues and her repeated escapes though. The vet knocked out all her medical problems one at a time and she's been in good … Continue reading Happy New Year!
Treats on the Internets
Authorities seized more than 100 dogs from what they are calling a puppy mill in Colbert Co, AL earlier this month. The homeowner reportedly took some of the dogs out of state prior to the raid and has refused to reveal their location. (Thanks Laura for the link.) *** In November, Franklin Co sheriff's deputies … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Name That Animal
This is just for fun. For anyone who hasn't played before, the only rule is: No researching. Just post your best (or worst) guess in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow morning.
Olympic Animal Sanctuary is No More
(Note: This post is going to be uncharacteristic in a few ways: It's long, perhaps a little scattered and based on the assumption that readers know the back story.) I want to start by addressing a few issues that I think have been widely misunderstood regarding Olympic Animal Sanctuary in Forks, WA. For one, many … Continue reading Olympic Animal Sanctuary is No More
UPDATED: NY Shelter Worker Charged with Felony Cruelty
A homeless man searching a Long Island gas station dumpster for food on Christmas Eve found a tiny dog. She had been placed in the dumpster in a tied trash bag but apparently was able to chew her way out. He immediately called police to get the dog some help. NBC4 NY identified the man … Continue reading UPDATED: NY Shelter Worker Charged with Felony Cruelty
Open Thread
Anything animal related goes.
Do One Thing: Port Lavaca Edition
On Saturday December 7, the high in Port Lavaca, TX was 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The police department runs the pound and houses dogs outdoors in a covered facility. Each kennel has 3 short cement walls and wire fencing at the front.[Port Lavaca police chief James Martinez] said animal control does not have any policies regarding … Continue reading Do One Thing: Port Lavaca Edition
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