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Author: YesBiscuit
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Advocates Allege Animal Neglect and Death at Montgomery Co Pound
The Leaf Chronicle reports on a couple of incidents which happened in May at the Montgomery Co pound in Clarksville, TN: A litter of kittens was found rolling around one of their dead siblings, which had been there for hours if not days. The full litter and their mother had to be put down. Also … Continue reading Advocates Allege Animal Neglect and Death at Montgomery Co Pound
Galveston County Pound Under Investigation by Sheriff’s Office
Stacy Lee, a volunteer at the 5 million dollar Galveston County Animal Resource Center in Texas City, took photos documenting overcrowded conditions and what she describes as neglect and abuse of pets by staff: “These dogs were walking around their own feces, their own urine, peeing in their water bowls, drinking their own urine,” Lee … Continue reading Galveston County Pound Under Investigation by Sheriff’s Office
Treats on the Internets
For those who have been following the sordid case at the Campbell Co pound, the TN Bureau of Investigation presented its findings to a grand jury this month. The grand jury determined no criminal wrongdoing took place. The former director has quit and no one will be charged. (Thanks Clarice for the link.) A private … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Humane Society of Fremont Co Under Investigation by State of CO
Canon City contracts the Humane Society of Fremont County in Colorado for animal control. In 2012, the Humane Society of Fremont Co had a roughly 56% live release rate for dogs and cats. The state report includes a category called "Other" to list animals described as "missing, stolen, etc." and the facility listed 464 dogs … Continue reading Humane Society of Fremont Co Under Investigation by State of CO
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Reading other people’s answers before posting your own is optional. If you don’t have a serious guess, unserious guesses are welcome. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
Hundreds of Dogs Seized in Multi-State Dogfighting Bust
Several of you have sent in links pertaining to the recent multi-state seizure of 367 dogs in connection with a dogfighting bust. And almost everyone who did also asked the question: What will happen to the dogs? Since the ASPCA and HSUS are involved, I will speculate based on past performance: Already overburdened rescue groups … Continue reading Hundreds of Dogs Seized in Multi-State Dogfighting Bust
CT Animal Control Officer Charged with Animal Cruelty
The Wolcott police department in CT runs the local pound. After shelter workers and citizens complained that the animals were being mistreated by Joseph Ouimet, the town's ACO, the police chief advised Mr. Ouimet that a camera was being installed at the facility. This is the point when a smart animal abuser would have thought, … Continue reading CT Animal Control Officer Charged with Animal Cruelty
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Treats on the Internets
The director of the Franklin Co pound in NC is under investigation after he admitted shooting a Basset Hound to death on shelter property. He reportedly examined the dog's injured paw, determined immediate killing was required but did not call a vet or the pound's certified kill techs. Instead, he shot the dog with a … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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