A Good Sam photographed a litter of emaciated puppies on a road in NC then sent the photos and address to Granville Co AC. The director left him a voicemail in response in which she said, "They appear to be on the thin side but nothing as far as totally emaciated or anything like that." … Continue reading Treats on the Internets – Photo Edition
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Teach us about compassion, James M. Rogers
This is the only note, apparently entered by MAS interim director James M. Rogers, in the puppy's records: MAS interim director James M. Rogers discusses compassion at a public meeting of the advisory board in March 2012:
Texas Small Mammal Killing Facility Saves Taxpayers Money!
Early in 2012, the city of Weslaco decided to open up its own animal shelter inside the public works building as a cost saving measure. The city had previously contracted with another shelter and estimated it would save a large sum of money by going solo. What they appear to have opened is not actually … Continue reading Texas Small Mammal Killing Facility Saves Taxpayers Money!
Why We Need Shelter Reform
It’s National Animal Shelter Reform Week. Why do we need reform in so many of our nation's shelters? Here are a few examples. New York: An outside investigation into the practices at the Niagara Co SPCA revealed: The techs were killing conscious pets via heartstick, using a drug called Rompun first which caused the pets … Continue reading Why We Need Shelter Reform
Discussion: Why is Reform Needed at Your Local Shelter?
It's National Animal Shelter Reform Week although on this blog, that's every week. Why is reform needed in the overwhelming majority of our taxpayer funded shelters? The answer is: Because directors and staff are not doing their jobs to shelter pets but instead are killing them. I regularly hear excuses from directors, shelter staff, volunteers … Continue reading Discussion: Why is Reform Needed at Your Local Shelter?
Now Hear This
I got a computer virus yesterday and it was a bad, bad thing. My computer was about to pay a visit to Osama bin Laden but Billy saved the day by working tirelessly on it until the wee hours of morning. This morning, I am HOPING it's all fixed. At any rate, I wanted to … Continue reading Now Hear This
TN Shelter Oops-Kills Man’s Pet, Director Describes an Isolated Incident
The McKamey Animal Center in Chattanooga, TN states its mission on its website: "To enhance the lives of companion animals and people by encouraging a culture of responsibility and compassion." In 2011, McKamey killed 50% of the pets in its care. A culture of responsibility and compassion? In October, a 3 year old Lab mix … Continue reading TN Shelter Oops-Kills Man’s Pet, Director Describes an Isolated Incident
Book Review: Friendly Fire
Friendly Fire by Nathan and Jennifer Winograd is the book no kill advocates have been waiting for. Although Redemption is the book I wish everyone interested in or skeptical of the movement would read, I think Friendly Fire is the book they actually will read. I say this because the formatting of the pages in … Continue reading Book Review: Friendly Fire
Will Pets at Shelters Affected by Sandy Be Kept Alive So Their Owners Can Find Them?
Has killing been suspended at the animal shelters in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy? Killing healthy/treatable shelter pets under any circumstances is both violent and unnecessary. But with evacuations, mass power outages and limited transportation over a wide area impacted by the storm, holding a stray pet for an arbitrary number of hours before killing … Continue reading Will Pets at Shelters Affected by Sandy Be Kept Alive So Their Owners Can Find Them?
Another in the Seemingly Endless String of Tragedies in Memphis
Readers may remember Nola, Victoria Henry's dog who was picked up by Memphis Animal Services and killed before the legally mandated holding period expired, even while Ms. Henry visited the pound looking for her. Tragically, MAS has done it again - this time the victim is a beloved dog named Oliver. Oliver and his buddy … Continue reading Another in the Seemingly Endless String of Tragedies in Memphis
