There are not nearly enough shelter pets for everyone in the U.S. who plans to get a pet this year. This is ok because some owners, about 1.5 million, are already set on an alternate source (a breeder usually) for the new pet they plan to get within the next year. I appreciate the fact … Continue reading Jasper Co Sheriff’s Office Buys Pet Store Puppy
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Case Update: Allegations of Neglect at AZ Pound
After veterinarian Carol Burke filed a complaint with the city accusing the Bisbee Animal Shelter of “a pattern of criminal neglect” in August, city manager Steve Pauken asked the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office to investigate. In September, Pauken was quoted as saying, “There is no imminent danger involved here.” This week, KGUN9-TV has an update … Continue reading Case Update: Allegations of Neglect at AZ Pound
Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, Ohio – Week 2
Medina County animal advocate Casey Post once again addressed the public meeting of her county commissioners this week. She graciously agreed to my request to publish the text of her comments. I hope others might be inspired to consider public speaking on behalf of animals being needlessly killed at their local pounds. Today, I’d like … Continue reading Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, Ohio – Week 2
Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals: Fox Valley Humane Edition
Appleton, WI - Betsy Quaintance and her daughter Allie found a very scared female Beagle wearing a collar but no tags on October 20, 2013. Once they gained the dog's trust, she was very affectionate and appreciative of the food and love they gave her. The women suspected she was a lost pet and took … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals: Fox Valley Humane Edition
Discussion: Manager Explains Deaths at the Bulloch Co Pound
Georgia - The Bulloch Co pound's webpage is on the county government website. It indicates the shelter is closed on weekends and describes what appears to be a limited admission status. The local paper, the Statesboro Herald, publishes weekly reports detailing the number of animals handled at the facility. I previously wrote about a 3 … Continue reading Discussion: Manager Explains Deaths at the Bulloch Co Pound
Animal Services=Family Services
Pets are family. Animal services=family services. Or at least, that's the way it should be. But all too often, it seems that there is simply a one-size-fits-all approach for authorities dealing with animal situations in people's homes. If the residents are breeding pets for sale, they are labeled a puppy mill. If they have a … Continue reading Animal Services=Family Services
Saving 99% of Intake: How Much Does It Cost at UPAWS?
One of the most common excuses used by directors of pet killing facilities to explain why they aren't doing their jobs is that saving lives is too expensive. Even in some shelters where the save rate is significantly higher than the national average, there are claims made that saving the last X% is too costly … Continue reading Saving 99% of Intake: How Much Does It Cost at UPAWS?
Bakersfield Pound Oops-Kills Well Loved Pet, Lies to Owner
Kern Co, CA - On October 8, a dog named Capatcho was impounded by the city of Bakersfield after reportedly biting a neighbor. The dog lacked identification and was listed as a stray upon impound at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center. The owner, Bree Dedmon, went to the facility to identify her dog. She was … Continue reading Bakersfield Pound Oops-Kills Well Loved Pet, Lies to Owner
Rockingham Co Chokepoles Tiny Dogs from Home, Crams Them into Cages at Pound
On Thursday, Rockingham County ACOs chokepoled dozens of tiny pets from a home in Stoneville, NC: The local FOX affiliate reports that an elderly couple lived in the home and that the woman apparently threatened to commit suicide while ACOs were dragging her dogs away. She was sent to the hospital and later released. On … Continue reading Rockingham Co Chokepoles Tiny Dogs from Home, Crams Them into Cages at Pound
Missouri Reporter Tracks Down Dog Seen Hanging Out Animal Control Van
When a concerned citizen in Missouri saw a dog dangling out the rear window of an animal control van on the freeway, she snapped a photo and contacted the local news. KSDK ran the story, asking viewers for help in identifying the van. Viewer tips led to the city of Pine Lawn where a reporter … Continue reading Missouri Reporter Tracks Down Dog Seen Hanging Out Animal Control Van
