The 2013 No Kill Conference was held in Washington D.C. last weekend. This is the first time in recent years that I can recall such a dearth of liveblogging from the event. Alas I found just a single post: Feral Nerd Guy's Guide to Community Cat Activism: Peter Wolf at the 2013 No Kill Conference … Continue reading No Kill Conference Open Thread
Author: YesBiscuit
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Lost Cat Deemed Feral Upon Impound at Jefferson City Pound, Gassed to Death
On a December afternoon in 2012, a black cat named Stella went missing in owner Linda Laucks' Jefferson City, Missouri neighborhood. Ms. Laucks contacted the Jefferson City pound the morning after Stella didn't come home and asked the director if a black cat had been impounded. The director said no. Ms. Laucks then sought out … Continue reading Lost Cat Deemed Feral Upon Impound at Jefferson City Pound, Gassed to Death
Harford Co Humane Society Harasses Then Kills 18 Year Old Lost Pet
The Harford County Humane Society in MD kills a lot of the cats in its care - most of them actually: [Humane Society's board president, David] Fang said the shelter took in just over 3,000 cats in 2012. Of those, 581 were euthanized because they were feral, 637 were euthanized for medical reasons, 222 were … Continue reading Harford Co Humane Society Harasses Then Kills 18 Year Old Lost Pet
Through a Glass, Darkly
On Saturday, June 29, Memphis shelter pet advocate Jody Fisher was at MAS trying to help save lives. She saw what appeared to be a healthy, adoptable family of dogs (mama and four pups) being surrendered to the pound. When the dogs didn't show up on the PetHarbor listings for MAS, she e-mailed the above … Continue reading Through a Glass, Darkly
Treats on the Internets
A member of the so-called irresponsible public in Hyde Co, NC opened her own shelter after county officials failed to do their jobs regarding the community's pets. The Macon-Bibb pound in GA killed 5 puppies after one confirmed case of parvo. The facility is now on quarantine. The article states that a six week old … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
There ought to be a law.
Our public animal "shelters" are killing dogs and cats. They are killing healthy dogs and friendly cats. They kill dogs who haven't been taught to walk on a leash and cats whose home is the community. They kill the old, the young, the middle aged. Some "shelters" are killing animals who are pregnant as well … Continue reading There ought to be a law.
No Kill Conference – Reports Wanted!
The annual No Kill Conference is being held in Washington D.C. this Saturday and Sunday. As of this morning, I have confirmed just one person who will be live blogging from the conference - Christie Keith at Dogged. I am assuming Animal Wise Radio will be broadcasting live from D.C. this weekend as they have … Continue reading No Kill Conference – Reports Wanted!
Pasco Co ACO Kills Owned Pet upon Pickup
Pasco Co, FL pet owner Debbie Patsos had a 10 year old cat named Peggy who had been born with just three paws, causing her to limp. Ms. Patsos adored Peggy and considered her family. When Peggy recently got lost and turned up in the garage of neighbor Casey McCarthy, he didn't know she had … Continue reading Pasco Co ACO Kills Owned Pet upon Pickup
Wake Co Pound Continues to Kill Pets
In 2011, the Wake Co pound in Raleigh, NC took a puppy to a local TV station for a Pet of the Day feature, returned to the pound after filming and killed her. In 2012, they accepted an owner surrendered dog from someone who quickly changed her mind about giving up her pet. Although the … Continue reading Wake Co Pound Continues to Kill Pets
What can one person do? Holdenville, OK edition
(Warning: photos of dead shelter pets at the link.) Jason Grizzle, a dog owner in Holdenville, OK, went to the local pound to look for his lost pet on June 14. What he found was horrifying: He says the facility was unlocked and unattended. He says there were at least 10 dead dogs and cats … Continue reading What can one person do? Holdenville, OK edition
