I had a finished post which I had worked on for a good bit. When I set up the scheduled posting time, WordPress ate it, leaving me nothing but the title. So instead you get this open thread, which I was going to post this afternoon, a little early. I hope the disappearing of my … Continue reading Open Thread
Author: YesBiscuit
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Even a Kid Gets It: Shelter Pets are Better Fed Than Dead
In May 2011, then 9 year old Aaron Mims was taken to the Columbia Co pound to adopt a new pet. The family chose a beautiful white dog and named him Arrow. He left the pound wishing he could take home every dog in the place. For his 10th birthday, he asked the kids attending … Continue reading Even a Kid Gets It: Shelter Pets are Better Fed Than Dead
How to Tell If The Community Pet Facility in Your City is a Shelter
If you come home from work and find your pet is missing, how do you react upon learning that animal control has picked up your lost pet? A. Oh thank god! She'll be safe tonight and I'll go pick her up in the morning. I think I'll take a bag of treats in with me … Continue reading How to Tell If The Community Pet Facility in Your City is a Shelter
Attention Mayors of America!
The public looks to it's city mayors to address city issues, including the treatment and care of the community's pets at the local shelter. When dogs were found to have been neglected and mistreated at the pound in New Brockton AL, a charge of animal cruelty was brought against the mayor. Yesterday, a jury found … Continue reading Attention Mayors of America!
Name That Animal
If you don't know, just post a guess in the comments - no researching. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
Southern Pines Animal Shelter Killed Beloved Lost Dog Shortly After Intake
The Southern Pines Animal Shelter in Hattiesburg MS indicates on its website that it killed 67% of the pets in the facility's care in 2010 and adds: Unfortunately many animals must be euthanized because of lack of space, resources, and adoptive homes. This statement needs to be updated to include "because they won't let a … Continue reading Southern Pines Animal Shelter Killed Beloved Lost Dog Shortly After Intake
Dumping “Dump”
Some of you have probably seen Lake Superior State University's Banished Word List for 2012. (I note that "pet parent" made the list, without comment.) One word I wish would disappear from every rescue post now and forever is "dump" when referring to pets surrendered by their owners to shelters. I've written on this subject … Continue reading Dumping “Dump”
Case Update: AL Mayor’s Cruelty Trial Underway
Regular readers might remember that the mayor of New Brockton AL, Lenwood Herron, was charged with animal cruelty in conjunction with severe neglect at the town's pound last year. His lawyer attempted to get the case dismissed but failed. The trial began yesterday and included testimony from the sheriff, a veterinarian and a local animal … Continue reading Case Update: AL Mayor’s Cruelty Trial Underway
Allegations of Abuse at Warren Co Pound in TN
Warren Co Animal Control in TN has been the subject of pet abuse allegations for some time. In August 2010, The Warren Co Humane Society (WCHS) rescued a litter of newborn puppies which had been found in the pound's sewer drain. There is a document on WCHS's website which purports to be several months' worth … Continue reading Allegations of Abuse at Warren Co Pound in TN
Foster Pet of the Day
Rex was submitted by reader Vicky who took him in as an abandoned puppy. She writes: Rex is approximately 7-8 months old now. He has all of his adult teeth. He is being neutered on Friday, and has all of his first year of shots completed. He is very sweet and friendly, and energetic. He … Continue reading Foster Pet of the Day
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