Due to Michael Vick's admitted federal crimes related to dogfighting, a judge barred him from owning a dog for 3 years after his release from prison. But he has repeatedly expressed an interest in owning a dog again "for the kids" and in fact his partnership with the Humane Society of the United States yielded … Continue reading Did Michael Vick Get a Dog?
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Cache Humane Society Kills Owned Pets
The Cache Humane Society in UT made news a few weeks ago regarding a Great Pyrenees puppy named Whitey. In June, Whitey had wandered onto a ranch belonging to Hans Peterson. He was emaciated and had been shot in the mouth. Mr. Peterson took him to the vet for care and Whitey had surgery on … Continue reading Cache Humane Society Kills Owned Pets
Sorry Maricopa Co, Yes Photo
Dog ID #3203257 was impounded by Maricopa Co Animal Care & Control in AZ as a stray on September 15, 2012 at 3:40 pm. The Chihuahua did not receive any vaccinations or flea treatment, nor was she weighed or even scanned for a microchip because according to her shelter records, she was "very aggressive". The … Continue reading Sorry Maricopa Co, Yes Photo
Discussion: 33 Dogs Ordered Killed by Judge in AL
An 83 year old man in AL, Donald Thomas, was killed while checking his mail when 2 of his neighbor's dogs attacked him on September 20. Another neighbor, Justin Wallace, expressed his shock to the local TV news: "I would have never thought in the world they would have done that. My dog has chased … Continue reading Discussion: 33 Dogs Ordered Killed by Judge in AL
Hand-Wringing in NY Over Dead Pet Disposal But Not Dead Pets
Many months ago, the mayor of Dunkirk, NY got rid of the city's dumpsters to save money: "The beginning of this year DPW Director (Tony) Gugino and I decided that they weren't necessary," [Mayor Anthony J.] Dolce said. "It saves us anywhere from $3-4,000 a year. Obviously the use or private dumpsters is highly frowned … Continue reading Hand-Wringing in NY Over Dead Pet Disposal But Not Dead Pets
Shelter Pet of the Day
Calvin is dog ID #246495 at the Memphis pound. We have a chance to save him. Jody Fisher requested a hold be placed on Calvin until Saturday, October 6 so that we can network him. Someone put a new nylon collar on him prior to impound but no one has claimed him and he is … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Sweet German Shepherd Dog Killed at MAS
Dog ID #245894 was impounded as a stray by Memphis Animal Services on the night of September 5. Her review date is listed in her records, obtained via FOIA request, as September 11. However on September 7, there is a note that a person was interested in adopting her. A second potential adopter was recorded … Continue reading Sweet German Shepherd Dog Killed at MAS
Treats on the Internets
A pair of ACOs in Sullivan Co, TN were charged with animal cruelty for holding a cat with pelvic and tail fractures in a cage for 6 days without treatment before killing him. Their attorney argued that the cat was not suffering because he did not bite the ACOs. A jury found both ACOs not … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
New Group to Fight for Shelter Pets in Memphis
There is a new group seeking reform and advocating for the right of pets to live at the Memphis pound. From the press release: The Memphis No Kill Coalition is an organization of animal advocates in Memphis, Tenn., created to reform abusive practices at Memphis Animal Services and create a modern, progressive animal sheltering system … Continue reading New Group to Fight for Shelter Pets in Memphis
Name That Animal
This week's Name That Animal comes with a twist but the same solitary rule applies: no researching. Just post your best guess in the comments and I will post the answer there later tonight. Instead of giving you a photo, I am going to summarize an article (link will be provided later when I post … Continue reading Name That Animal
