Some of the search terms that have brought visitors to the blog in recent days underscore the need for shelter reform in this country: how to find out if your pet has been euthanized at spartanburg humane society i don't want to take my cat to a shelter shelter dogs suffering from heat killing room … Continue reading Search Terms
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I Call Shenanigans on You, Campbell Co Deputy Mayor
Remember the Campbell Co pound in TN where the director says they guess the dosage on Fatal Plus, stick the pets in the gut with it and then leave them to suffer for an unspecified number of minutes? Well, there's more bad news. The Campbell Co deputy mayor is 6 years old - emotionally at … Continue reading I Call Shenanigans on You, Campbell Co Deputy Mayor
Miami-Dade Pound in Shambles
The Miami-Dade pound killed roughly 40% of the pets in its care in 2012 according to a local news report. The figure represents approximately 12,000 dead dogs and cats of the more than 31,000 taken in by the pound last year. Miami-Dade kills animals every day of the week, 365 days a year. Unborn puppies … Continue reading Miami-Dade Pound in Shambles
Now Hear This
I will be on Animal Wise Radio on Sunday, June 2 from about 2:20 to 2:50 p.m. Eastern, discussing some of the issues surrounding Caboodle Ranch that we discussed on the blog. Tune in if you can or you can check out the podcast later.
Mental Health Break: Doggie-Wear Patents
Scuba-Duba-Doo Patent No. 6,206,000 by Dwane L. Folsom Patented: March 27, 2001 *** Full Metal Dust Jacket by S. Kesh Patented: September 4, 1963 The inventor notes that the doggie dust cover will be useful in keeping flea powder on the dog (and off the living room carpet) post application. And it can do double … Continue reading Mental Health Break: Doggie-Wear Patents
Open Thread – and an apology
Please use the comment section to share animal related links, stories, questions and updates. I also want to address the behavior of a couple of individuals who have spent the past 18 hours making the blog an unpleasant place to be. I am sorry I wasn't able to be online to catch it sooner. I … Continue reading Open Thread – and an apology
Discussion: What was the case against Caboodle Ranch all about?
More than a year after PETA and the ASPCA teamed up to shut down Caboodle Ranch, Craig Grant's FL cat sanctuary, a legal resolution appears to be near. Under the deal with the state, the criminal charges against Grant will be dropped if he agrees to take his medication, pay costs to the state attorney's … Continue reading Discussion: What was the case against Caboodle Ranch all about?
Hendricks Co Shelter Pet Advocates Not Giving Up, Despite Setbacks
Local advocates have been publicly opposing the needless killing at the Hendricks Co pound in Indiana for at least a year. In 2011, the pound had a 61% kill rate and in 2012, advocates went to the local TV news with their concerns: limited hours, no foster program, not allowing pets outdoors and not naming … Continue reading Hendricks Co Shelter Pet Advocates Not Giving Up, Despite Setbacks
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post any (!) answer in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is optional but at least one person usually gets it right so decide what level of cheating suits you. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
Major Reform Needed in Chatham County
The situation involving Savannah-Chatham County Animal Control and Friends of Animal Control Team Savannah (F.A.C.T.S.) - a non-profit rescue run by Diane Abolt, the wife of Chatham county manager Russ Abolt - is a good ol' boys cesspool. The pound has been in trouble with the state in the past for holding animals for Diane … Continue reading Major Reform Needed in Chatham County
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