Director of Memphis pound refuses to take any action against ACO who allegedly used his badge to bully a resident over a personal matter. (Thanks Arlene for the link.) In Moore Co, NC, an ACO shot five dogs he diagnosed with mange after efforts to trap them attracted cats instead of the dogs. The owner … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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The Public Steps In to Help Neglected Shelter Pets in Comal Co
In Texas, volunteers documented conditions at the Canyon Lake Animal Shelter Society (CLASS) and posted the allegations and photos on Facebook. They also shared the information with CLASS board members who promptly resigned. The employees were fired and issued criminal trespass warnings by the county sheriff's office which is conducting an investigation to determine if … Continue reading The Public Steps In to Help Neglected Shelter Pets in Comal Co
PA Township Plans Weekend Cat Killing Spree
In Cumberland Co, PA, a toddler was reportedly attacked by a rabid feral cat. The local ABC affiliate reports the kid "is expected to be fine". In response, the South Newton Township contracted a company called The CritterGetter to trap and kill cats within the township on September 7 and 8, 2013. South Newton Township … Continue reading PA Township Plans Weekend Cat Killing Spree
Transcript of Discussion about Saving Norfolk’s Pets
Thanks to OriginalWacky who sent in this transcript of the online discussion yesterday between No Kill Norfolk and Kill Everything Norfolk, aka PETA. This was a live chat so there are the typical typos and out of order questions/responses. *** From Original Wacky: {{}} is to indicate something I've typed that isn't print, like a … Continue reading Transcript of Discussion about Saving Norfolk’s Pets
Chester Co SPCA Described as “Kill Factory” by Former Staffers and Vols
In reviewing the website for the Chester Co SPCA in PA, I see the shelter sells county licenses, conducts cruelty investigations and accepts stray pets. These are often attributes of a taxpayer funded shelter although the Chester Co facility does not indicate whether it is a public or private facility, which is odd. The reason I … Continue reading Chester Co SPCA Described as “Kill Factory” by Former Staffers and Vols
Live Online Discussion Today about Saving the Lives of Pets in Norfolk, VA
A live online discussion is being advertised to take place at noon Eastern today between No Kill Norfolk and People for Putting Pets into Piggly Wiggly Dumpsters, aka PETA. I will be unable to tune in live but hopefully someone will let us know how it went. Just having a wild guess, I'm predicting something … Continue reading Live Online Discussion Today about Saving the Lives of Pets in Norfolk, VA
Treats on the Internets
After reportedly attempting to bully volunteers prepared to speak out publicly about allegations of abuse at the St. George Animal Shelter in UT, the mayor will apologize. Up for re-election this year, the mayor says he "didn't mean it to be that way" and that instead of referring to the group as "fanatics", should have … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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