Hernando Co Animal Services in FL is in the news again. If you need to get up to speed on this place, here is the lowlight reel: Bad Things in Hernando Co Hernando Co Animal Services Staff Described as a “Serious Problem” Hernando Co ACO Leaves Kitten to Suffer in Hot Truck Oops-Cruelty ACO Upgrades … Continue reading Hernando Co Pound – More Bad News
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Billy Stewart Sentenced for Torturing Pets While Employed at Memphis Pound
Billy Stewart, convicted in June of four felony counts of animal cruelty for torturing animals in the kill room at MAS has been sentenced by judge Paula Skahan. WREG reports: Count 1- 2 years of which he must serve at least at 30% Count 2- 2 years of which he must serve at least30% consecutively … Continue reading Billy Stewart Sentenced for Torturing Pets While Employed at Memphis Pound
UPDATED: Possible Link Between Dog Deaths and Recalled Procter & Gamble Foods
Procter & Gamble, makers of pet foods including Iams and Eukanuba, issued a recall for specific lots of dry dog and cat foods last week due to potential salmonella contamination. The August 14 press release states: No Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported to date in association with these product lots. On August 15, the Fox … Continue reading UPDATED: Possible Link Between Dog Deaths and Recalled Procter & Gamble Foods
Cleveland Co AC: Abuse of Power, Abuse of Dogs
There's an old adage about freedom that you've probably heard phrased various ways by different people but I'm grabbing a quote attributed to author Neil Gaiman: “Because if you don't stand up for the stuff you don't like, when they come for the stuff you do like, you've already lost.” The point being that the … Continue reading Cleveland Co AC: Abuse of Power, Abuse of Dogs
“Abused and left for dead” – or hey, little dog needs help.
I regularly receive forwarded e-mail pleas for shelter pets in need of rescue. Sometimes they come with a story - not the real story of what happened to these pets but an obviously fabricated tale, a lie. While I understand that the motivation to lie about a shelter pet's background may originate from a positive … Continue reading “Abused and left for dead” – or hey, little dog needs help.
Treats on the Internets
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
