Which of these photos best conveys the following message to you? This kitten is being held by a community leader in a way which demonstrates humane care and compassion. This kitten is loved and has a gentle disposition. I could see myself making this kitten part of my family. I titled this post "multiple choice" … Continue reading Multiple Choice
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Discussion: Photographing Shelter Pets
There are two main reasons for shelters to post photos of pets online: So owners looking for their lost pets can find them So adopters can fall in love with an animal via a picture Now if ACOs are photographing animals in the field in order to get them immediately online in case the owner … Continue reading Discussion: Photographing Shelter Pets
I just snorted milk out my nose.
Set your anaLIEzers to stun and see if you can count how many nose lengthening statements there are in this quote from MAS interim director James Rogers, regarding a puppy who was saved from a storm drain by a police officer and turned over to the pound: "A puppy like this, we pick it up, … Continue reading I just snorted milk out my nose.
Countdown to No Kill Day on June 11
Whether your local shelter has already taken the pledge to not kill animals on June 11 in conjunction with the Just One Day event or they haven't yet but you're going to ask them to participate, there is good news: nearly 700 shelters and rescue groups have taken the pledge to make us a no … Continue reading Countdown to No Kill Day on June 11
Where I’m At
Isn't it good when a shelter is killing less animals than they used to? At least the shelter is posting pictures of the animals online now, even if the photos depict animals being scared, mishandled and/or misidentified... isn't that an improvement? So what if some healthy/treatable animals are being killed - as long as a … Continue reading Where I’m At
Sometimes Shelter Dogs’ Toes Just Fall Off – It’s Normal
Illinois - In April, a dog named Onyx reportedly bit someone and was impounded by Winnebago Co AC for a 2 week period. Her owner said that Onyx had never bitten anyone before and expressed concern over what would happen to Onyx at the pound. The owner went to pick the dog up in May … Continue reading Sometimes Shelter Dogs’ Toes Just Fall Off – It’s Normal
Name That Animal
The only rule is: no researching. Just post your best guess in the comments. There are so many captivating photos of this bird online that I got a little lost trying to choose one. I picked this photo since I'm partial to pussy willows. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
Foster Pet of the Day
Ona from Meows and BowWows in Memphis writes: Weego needs a foster. We have him in a home nobody lives in and several of us are alternating going over there 3 - 4 times a day. There is a feral cat colony that lives there and one of the cat ladies is helping with Weego too. We … Continue reading Foster Pet of the Day
Open Thread
Go wild. Or go domesticated. Just keep it animal related.
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