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
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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
Memphis Animal Services: Bruno Hauptmann Couldn’t Hold a Candle to You
On Saturday November 2, 2013, Memphis Animal Services impounded 3 Pitbulls estimated to be 12 months, 7 months and under 6 months of age respectively. MAS is closed on Sundays and Mondays. On Tuesday, November 5, the owner of the 3 dogs came to the pound to reclaim his pets. MAS advised the owner … Continue reading Memphis Animal Services: Bruno Hauptmann Couldn’t Hold a Candle to You
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When to Seek New Employment
After a shelter oops-kills someone's pet, there is sometimes media coverage where the director defends the killing and attempts to blame the owner, adopter and/or the general public. If you ever see a headline accurately naming the shelter where you work followed by the words "Defends Pet's Killing", you may want to find another job. … Continue reading When to Seek New Employment
Records Reveal Dog’s Pain and Suffering at Petersburg Pound
Dog #680-13 was impounded by Petersburg Animal Care & Control in VA at approximately 1pm on Saturday, July 27, 2013. His records indicate he was a 2 year old, white, male Shih-Tzu weighing 15 pounds who was "severely matted". There are no notes indicating he received an exam by a veterinarian. Instead, he appears to … Continue reading Records Reveal Dog’s Pain and Suffering at Petersburg Pound
Treats on the Internets
Nathan Winograd on the double standard employed by animal groups who rake in donations by promoting the human-animal bond yet are ready to destroy the actual human-animal bond by breaking up families via elimination of shelter holding periods for stray pets. A private shelter in Brazoria Co, TX was closed due to the director's poor … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
