Celebrating the human-animal bond with photos and captions submitted by readers: Thank you to everyone who sent in photos for this post. It was a pleasure to put all these pictures together. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I hope everyone is having a happy day celebrating the bond we share with our four-pawed family … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Author: YesBiscuit
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Treats on the Internets
Researchers have found that dogs may have "facial recognition skills, similar to humans" including the ability to distinguish facial images of family members from those of strangers. A Memphis couple fostered a dog named Stewie for months through the Desoto Animal Rescue Society and filled out an adoption application for him. When they returned him … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Exemplary (adjective): serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind
On December 5, Memphis pet advocate Jody Fisher wrote to Memphis Animal Services to ask why they had so few pets posted on PetHarbor when the $7.2 million facility has 555 cages and whether this reflected a surge in live released animals. This is the relevant portion of the response she received: On Dec 5, … Continue reading Exemplary (adjective): serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind
Unwilling: The Bias Against Poor People Who Want to Save Shelter Pets
The Grayson Co Humane Society in KY expresses the following popular belief on its website: If a new owner is unwilling to pay very much for an animal, it's likely they'd also be unwilling to pay for proper care in the future - such as heartworm and flea/tick prevention, proper food, and vaccinations. I have … Continue reading Unwilling: The Bias Against Poor People Who Want to Save Shelter Pets
Open Thread
Share links and talk about anything animal related in the comments. Also: Last call for alcohol on submitting pix for the Xmas Day post.
Puppy Stops Breathing after Surgery at MAS, is Left Alone
Puppy #259882 at Memphis Animal Services was approximately 8 weeks old and had rescue lined up but MAS spayed her on October 14, 2013 prior to release. The puppy was dead before 1o o'clock that night. Let's take a look at what happened. Keep in mind that I am not a veterinarian and as such, … Continue reading Puppy Stops Breathing after Surgery at MAS, is Left Alone
Cat Drools, NC Vet Gets Frothy
Matthews, NC - Family: Hi. Our 2 year old cat has never been been outdoors or even been around another animal. He seems to be drooling. Vet: OK, he probably just got into something he shouldn't have. Here's some medicine. Family: Coolio. By the way, we had him vaccinated when he was a kitten. Are … Continue reading Cat Drools, NC Vet Gets Frothy
Tiny Dog Dies at Coffee Co Pound, Mayor Produces a Thermometer
Nicky Bandy wanted to adopt a Chihuahua at the Coffee Co pound in TN. The pound has indoor/outdoor concrete runs and Ms. Bandy was concerned about the temperature of the concrete floor - the only surface on which the dog could stand or lay. She says she offered a blanket for the dog's run but … Continue reading Tiny Dog Dies at Coffee Co Pound, Mayor Produces a Thermometer
Chicago Pound Transferred More Than 1200 Cats to a Small Rescue Group
Chicago Animal Care & Control killed more than 8000 animals in 2012. Since 2006, the pound's rescue transfer program, Homeward Bound, has seen a 230% increase in the number of animals transferred. Chicago ACC gave an average of more than 200 cats every month for 6 months in a row this year to a rescue … Continue reading Chicago Pound Transferred More Than 1200 Cats to a Small Rescue Group
Seven People Apply to Save “VERY FRIENDLY!” Pitbull from Memphis Pound
Dog #259497 was impounded as a stray by the Memphis pound on September 25, 2013. A note appears on his cage card: VERY FRIENDLY! MAS records for the dog, obtained via FOIA request, indicate a member of the public expressed an interest in adopting this dog on September 28 and gave his name and phone … Continue reading Seven People Apply to Save “VERY FRIENDLY!” Pitbull from Memphis Pound
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