Reader Lisa in OH contacted me about a new non-profit organization called Hospets which she launched in memory of her father, Larry Stearns. Lisa writes: Basically the way it works: Hospice or Senior Services will discuss our program with their pet owning patients. If the patient seems interested they are referred to us. At that … Continue reading Keeping Hospice Patients and Their Pets Together in OH
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Mental Health Break: Photo
First, the mandatory disclaimers: Wild animals are wild. Wild animals are not pets. Do not try this at home. etc. Now for your moment of cute: [Via NPR Tumblr]
Great No Kill Interview Clip to Share
Although this recent TV interview featuring Nathan Winograd took place in Hillsborough Co FL, the points he is making can - and should - be applied to Your County USA. The message is that no kill is happening in places all over the country and can happen where you live too. It's a good clip … Continue reading Great No Kill Interview Clip to Share
Trying to find out if these CA shelter cats need veterinary care
Reader mikken noticed these two cats at the Sutter Co pound in CA. They both look like they may need urgent veterinary care. Can anyone in the area call the pound and ask about these two cats? Sutter Co Animal Control 102 Second Street Yuba City, CA 95991 (530) 822-7375
The Unwashed Masses Strike Back
Again! Last week, the Isle of Wight Co shelter in VA told the media they had 30 cats infected with herpes. They needed to halt cat intakes and thoroughly disinfect the facility. Oh and if no one steps up for the cats within the next few days, they'll be killed. People stepped up. All 30 … Continue reading The Unwashed Masses Strike Back
Another Year, Another Failing Grade for Sutter Co Pound
The Sutter County Animal Control shelter in CA has been in the ditch for years. This is not a matter of opinion but rather the conclusion drawn by multiple reports on the pound. In 2007, the county paid a consulting firm called Citygate more than $55 grand for an evaluation of the place. They got … Continue reading Another Year, Another Failing Grade for Sutter Co Pound
Weego
Not an endorsement of the Super Bowl or Budweiser but this is a cute dog and a good message at the end.
If Not for Cats We’d Be Covered in Rats
This interesting article suggests that if every cat in the world suddenly died, humans would be in serious trouble - and not just because we'd miss their delightful viral videos. By killing mice and rats in barns and grain storage areas, cats are vital for keeping those pests in check. Rodents eat and contaminate grain … Continue reading If Not for Cats We’d Be Covered in Rats
Name That Animal
For anyone not watching the Pre-Post-Pre-PreGame Superbowl show, please join in. No researching, just post a guess in the comments if you don't know. And if you're just guessing, you can get extra credit for being witty. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
Summerdale Cruelty Case: Even More Bad News
I'm not sure when this awful story is going to hit rock bottom but a n y t i m e now would be fine. Last week, Summerdale police received information that the Purple Hearted Puppies shelter in AL would sell high value pets and allow those who didn't garner interest from buyers to starve … Continue reading Summerdale Cruelty Case: Even More Bad News
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