Animal advocates have reportedly been complaining for months to San Bernardino city officials about the killing of animals at the pound. The allegations include animals being killed before the legally mandated hold period has expired and the killing of pets whom rescue groups wanted to save. Police Capt. Raymond King, who oversees the shelter because … Continue reading Allegations of Wrongdoing at the San Bernardino Pound in CA
Author: YesBiscuit
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Discussion: Is it a good idea to sentence animal abusers to community service in animal shelters?
From time to time we see reports of judges sentencing animal abusers to work in animal shelters. A recent example is the case of an Alabama man charged in connection with a dogfighting ring who has been ordered to work 100 hours at the Scottsboro Animal Shelter. I researched the shelter but found very little … Continue reading Discussion: Is it a good idea to sentence animal abusers to community service in animal shelters?
How will animals fare during the government shutdown?
As many of you know, there is no federal oversight of animal shelters. They will continue to operate as usual during the government shutdown which, in too many cases, is a tragedy in itself. But with the failure of Congress to do its job and keep the government running, I wanted to mention a few … Continue reading How will animals fare during the government shutdown?
Treats on the Internets
Kern Co AC in CA failed to notice that an emaciated dog was unable to eat because his tongue had been cut out. Thankfully rescuers saved him. (Thanks Anne for the link.) Rescuers in Fremont Co, Colorado claim the pound killed a pregnant cat who had rescue lined up because she developed a fever. (Thank … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
I am the one who knocks.
Subject: Request for stats From: <eiderdown@yesbiscuit.com> Date: Sun, September 22, 2013 10:40 am To: info@conwayshelter.org Is your shelter open admission? Your website gives that impression but I wanted to ask to be certain. Would you please send me a copy of your most recent year's statistics detailing intakes and outcomes? Thank you, Shirley Thistlethwaite *** … Continue reading I am the one who knocks.
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More Misery for Animals in Merced County, CA
On June 26, 2013, Merced County authorities served a search warrant at Last Hope Cat Kingdom - a pet sanctuary in California. Merced County Spokesman Mike North was on site during the raid and later talked to the local ABC affiliate: He said many of the animals were severely emaciated, some had their eyes swollen … Continue reading More Misery for Animals in Merced County, CA
What is going on at the shelter in Bulloch Co, GA?
Something new caught my eye this month in my Google Alerts. The Statesboro Herald, a Georgia newspaper, was including weekly statistics from its local animal shelter in a section titled "Police Report". I'm always interested in looking at shelter stats so I started monitoring these entries. Here is what the paper reported for a 3 … Continue reading What is going on at the shelter in Bulloch Co, GA?
New Reduced Cost Parvo Treatment Protocol Announced
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital has announced a new protocol for treating parvo puppies at home at a greatly reduced cost. This will be welcome news for owners, rescuers and shelter directors who want to save the lives of sick pets but in some cases are unable to pay for the hospitalization costs at … Continue reading New Reduced Cost Parvo Treatment Protocol Announced
Mental Health Break: Vid
It's been a "Mental health break?" "Make mine a double." kind of day so here is your MHB Numero Dos:
