With Hurricane Isaac under watchful eye, many cities have been reviewing their hurricane preparedness plans recently. Officials in Corpus Christi, TX asked animal control what their plan was for the shelter pets in case of a hurricane: "Their hurricane response plan was to euthanize all of the animals, which is totally unacceptable," Assistant City Manager … Continue reading What is Plan B in Your Community?
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Search Warrant at Former Vick Property Details Cruelty Allegations
The search warrant issued against the VA property formerly owned by Michael Vick but currently owned by the group Dogs Deserve Better provides details on the alleged animal cruelty with which the group's founder, Tamira Thayne, has been charged: “Animals are being maced and tased on a regular basis.” “There have been several dog fights … Continue reading Search Warrant at Former Vick Property Details Cruelty Allegations
Dear Shelters, You Can Stop Hating Us Now. Love, Everybody
How many times have you heard a shelter vol or staffer open a marketing pitch for a pet in need with something along the lines of, "It never ceases to amaze me how people can dump a senior" or "I am so disgusted by people who don't spay and neuter their pets and then dump … Continue reading Dear Shelters, You Can Stop Hating Us Now. Love, Everybody
UPDATED: Woman Who Bought Vick Property Wanted for Animal Cruelty
For quite some time, readers have been sending me tips, both pro and con, regarding the group who bought the Michael Vick property in Surry Co, VA. Dogs Deserve Better, an anti-tethering group founded and operated by Tamira Thayne (fka Tammy Grimes), purchased the home and land in May 2011, reportedly intending to turn it … Continue reading UPDATED: Woman Who Bought Vick Property Wanted for Animal Cruelty
“Sell crazy someplace else, we’re all stocked up here.”
As if we don't have enough to deal with: Animal shelters throughout South Carolina will get a visit this week from a shelter services expert with a national humane organization. Heather Bialy is Director of Shelter Services with the Humane Society of the United States. She is scheduled to visit shelters and animal rescue groups … Continue reading “Sell crazy someplace else, we’re all stocked up here.”
Defining No Kill Sheltering
Note: Like all posts on this blog, the following is representative of my opinions and not intended to represent the views of any shelter or other group. What No Kill sheltering is about: Saving every healthy pet who enters the shelter, regardless of arbitrary criteria such as age or body shape, by adopting them out, … Continue reading Defining No Kill Sheltering
Crowley, LA Adoption Event Today
Note: I looked on the pound's Facebook page to confirm the specifics on this event but all I found was a bunch of drama. I am posting the information below based on a mention in the piece on KATC. If anyone knows anything further, please leave a comment. Where: Tractor Supply, 204 Odd Fellows Rd, … Continue reading Crowley, LA Adoption Event Today
An Officer and a Gentleman
Reason #84 why the animal shelter system in this country is broken: The people given enforcement powers regarding animal cruelty are in some cases committing cruelty themselves. And when they get caught, the good ol' boy network minimizes the crimes and does its best to sweep the mess under the rug. In the case of … Continue reading An Officer and a Gentleman
Updated: LA Shelter Employee WANTS to Kill Animals
The city of Crowley, LA operates an animal shelter separate from the parish facility. Police are currently investigating the city shelter and have reportedly charged an employee with animal cruelty. The staff member is accused of killing hundreds of dogs "over an extended period of time." Details are few at this point but beheaded dog … Continue reading Updated: LA Shelter Employee WANTS to Kill Animals
Loving Companion Will Need New Home
This special pet was submitted by Claire, who writes: Ollie was rescued from Memphis Animal Shelter in October of 2010. Her human, who loves Ollie with all her heart, has recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and has been told by the doctors that she has approximately 3-6 months left to live. She has … Continue reading Loving Companion Will Need New Home
