Author: YesBiscuit

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Kershaw Co: More Pet Killing, More Reporting Problems, More Excuses

~ YesBiscuit ~ 2 Comments

These are the 2012 stats for the Kershaw Co pound in SC: Total Intake:  3851 Total Killed:  2858 Kill Rate:  74%  (not included on report) But a closer look reveals that once again, the math does not add up.  If you take a look at this portion of the report which tallies the animals killed, … Continue reading Kershaw Co: More Pet Killing, More Reporting Problems, More Excuses

Mailbag/Discussion

~ YesBiscuit ~ 41 Comments

Snipped from a letter from a reader expressing concern about advocates who proclaim they unequivocally believe in no kill but when faced with challenging animals, consider killing a reasonable option.  These people often employ many of the same excuses they have previously condemned pet killing facilities for using themselves, in an attempt to justify the … Continue reading Mailbag/Discussion

Priority: Life

~ YesBiscuit ~ 12 Comments

Should we put resources into saving the sick, the old and the aesthetically imperfect pets in shelters when there are so many perfectly healthy, young and adorable pets being killed every day in this country? Ask Wendy.

Responsibility on the Back of a Milk Carton at CA Pound

~ YesBiscuit ~ 6 Comments

Remember when Kern Co pound director Jen Woodard noted in a report that one of the problems in the community is ignorance of “basic pet responsibility” which she attributed to the notion that “much of the community is uninterested in hearing this message”?  Now hear this:  Last week at the Kern Co pound, one dog … Continue reading Responsibility on the Back of a Milk Carton at CA Pound

Stokes Co: The Killings Will Continue Until Donations Improve

~ YesBiscuit ~ 20 Comments

As I have written repeatedly on this blog, parvo is preventable and treatable and every animal shelter has an obligation to both prevent and treat this disease. Parvo in shelters is prevented through the practice of vaccination prior to or immediately upon intake, good housing practices and standard disease prevention cleaning protocols. Parvo is not … Continue reading Stokes Co: The Killings Will Continue Until Donations Improve

Orange Co Animal Services Wrongly Says State Law Requires the Killing of Biting Dogs

~ YesBiscuit ~ 18 Comments

Rufus, a 1 one year old Beagle in Orange Co, FL was surrendered by his owner to AC after he bit a kid in the face.  The owner, Nicole West, was reportedly filling the dog's food bowl when her 4 year old son came up behind the dog and accidentally startled him.  Rufus bit the … Continue reading Orange Co Animal Services Wrongly Says State Law Requires the Killing of Biting Dogs

Name That Animal

~ YesBiscuit ~ 17 Comments

This is just for fun and the only rule is:  no researching.  Post your best/worst guess.  Reading other people's answers before posting your own is optional.  Answer will be posted in the comments later today.

Action Alert: Ask VA Officials to Remove PETA’s “Shelter” Designation

~ YesBiscuit ~ 12 Comments

Most readers here are aware that PETA does not shelter pets but instead kills almost every single dog and cat they take in at their Virginia "shelter".  The No Kill Advocacy Center has filed a petition with the state of Virginia to remove PETA's designation as a shelter.  The state had looked into doing this … Continue reading Action Alert: Ask VA Officials to Remove PETA’s “Shelter” Designation

Slate Article: Kill Shelter Pets and Feed Them to Your Own Dogs and Cats Because WhaddayaGonnaDo?

~ YesBiscuit ~ 16 Comments

Most pet owners don't like to think about killing pets in shelters.  Even fewer like to think about the possibility of those dead shelter pets being ground up for use as an ingredient in pet food.  While I don't know of any unequivocal proof that dead shelter pets sent to rendering facilities end up being … Continue reading Slate Article: Kill Shelter Pets and Feed Them to Your Own Dogs and Cats Because WhaddayaGonnaDo?