This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your best or worst answers in the comments. Extra credit for LOLz. Answer will be posted in the comments later today. Note: two photos of the same type of animal.
Author: YesBiscuit
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Owner Surrenders at the Memphis Pound on June 6, 2013
Note: I have removed the names and street addresses of the surrendering parties from these MAS records, obtained via FOIA request. All three kittens were surrendered by the same person. I wonder if MAS offered to spay the mama cat for free or if they just took the kittens to the kill room without offering … Continue reading Owner Surrenders at the Memphis Pound on June 6, 2013
Oops Killing in Douglas County, Georgia
The strange saga of the Douglas County pound has taken a dark turn. Cheryl Bohannon's two dogs escaped her yard recently, were picked up by Douglas Co AC and impounded. Ms. Bohannon called the pound to advise she was on her way to pick up her pets. Someone at Douglas Co, and it's not clear … Continue reading Oops Killing in Douglas County, Georgia
Dead Shelter Pets Don’t Lie
When we talk about shelter statistics - or save rate, kill rate, hard numbers or any way you want to describe it - we are talking about pets. Dogs and cats, including feral cats whose home is the community, who for whatever reason have been placed in cages at the shelter - these are the … Continue reading Dead Shelter Pets Don’t Lie
Mass Killing Reported at Petersburg Pound
Deborah Broughton, the recently hired head of Petersburg Animal Care and Control in Virginia, is not earning any praise from local pet advocates. Shortly after she was hired last month, 23 animals were killed at the pound in one day. A local advocate obtained the information via FOIA request and told a TV news reporter … Continue reading Mass Killing Reported at Petersburg Pound
Open Thread
Post your animal related links, questions, updates, etc.
Rabun Co Shelter Not Accepting Owner Surrendered Animals
Rabun Co, GA contracts a group called Rabun Paws 4 Life for animal control. The group describes itself on its website as a no kill, open admission shelter. From the Rabun Paws 4 Life website, the April 2013 stats: As shown in the April report, Rabun Co took in just a few strays in April … Continue reading Rabun Co Shelter Not Accepting Owner Surrendered Animals
Dignity: You’re doing it wrong.
A city manager in Farmington, New Mexico is talking about spending an additional $50,ooo on animal services, citing things like a "much more humane process" and granting the animals a sense of dignity. Hey, this sounds promising. But no: On Tuesday evening, the city council will discuss whether to include a $50,000 crematory at the … Continue reading Dignity: You’re doing it wrong.
In Which Wendy Goes to the Vet
Wendy has a bladder infection and had to go to the vet to get checked out today. She was displeased with the visit and engaged in civil disobedience on the ride home.
Treats on the Internets
An incoming police chief in NC was responding to a dangerous weapon call at a home when he encountered a dog and owner. The officer shot the owner in the leg while reportedly attempting to shoot the dog. He then left the victim while he made a call on his cell phone. The dog has … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
