Submitted by reader Linda who volunteers at the rescue Buster currently calls home. She writes: Buster first made his appearance in a multi-story parking lot for a local business, where he kept trying to get into people's cars. He was so friendly that one of the employees finally decided to take him home. Although Buster … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
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Oops Killings at VA Shelter Devastate Family
If your family's house burns down with several pets inside in November, and the county seizes your surviving pets in December alleging neglect and cruelty, you might be thinking January really couldn't be much worse. But if you're the Wade family in Amherst Co, VA, you'd be wrong: The Amherst County Sheriff's office confirmed accusations … Continue reading Oops Killings at VA Shelter Devastate Family
Who Killed the AL Dogs at Lincoln Co Animal Services?
When HSUS took 44 dogs from their owner in AL last month, they dropped 10 of them at Lincoln Co Animal Services - a gassing shelter in NC. The shelter killed 4 of the dogs - reports differ on whether the dogs were killed for being sick, aggressive, or both. No information is known on … Continue reading Who Killed the AL Dogs at Lincoln Co Animal Services?
Shelter Pet of the Day
Greenville Co Animal Care Services 328-C Furman Hall Rd. Greenville, SC 29609 (864) 467-395o This shelter's kill rate, per their FAQ page, is 45%.
Updated: Latest Tidbits on the Alabama 44
I am still plugging along, attempting to pin down details on the Alabama 44. Mainly, I am hoping to account for the last 3 dogs. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these 3 dogs (see below for details on the other 41 dogs), please share. In addition, there have been several discrepancies … Continue reading Updated: Latest Tidbits on the Alabama 44
Update on Police Killing of Rosie the Newf
You might recall the suspicious circumstances surrounding the tazing and shooting of Rosie the Newfoundland dog in WA. Police dash-cam videos have now been released which seem to cast additional doubt on the "threat" posed by Rosie: The videos, released by Des Moines Police show the dog being tazed by an officer, then running away. … Continue reading Update on Police Killing of Rosie the Newf
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Megan who writes: Carmella is about 4 years old and a total sweetheart, very affectionate & friendly. She has been at the shelter for quite sometime and truly deserves a wonderful furrrrever home. Everyone has so much faith in Carmella that her adoption fee has been reduced to just $50.00 (normally $200.00) … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Click Here to Give the Gift of Carbon Monoxide to a Needy Shelter Pet
HELP! Our public shelter has no money to buy vaccines in order to vaccinate pets at intake. Therefore pets with suspected communicable diseases are killed immediately or, if it's a weekend or holiday, allowed to suffer without treatment until they die. Can you donate money to us so we can buy some vaccines? Yeah, see … Continue reading Click Here to Give the Gift of Carbon Monoxide to a Needy Shelter Pet
Shelter Pet of the Day
Henry County Animal Control Shelter 527 Hamption Street McDonough, GA 770-288-PETS (7387) This shelter's kill rate for 2007 was 54% Submitted by reader Valerie.
Donations for the AL 44
In an effort to help the surviving dogs of the AL 44, I've been reaching out to the groups who are caring for them to ask if they are in need of donations for the dogs. I've gotten a couple of responses from groups who would be grateful for donations. They are: Humane Society of … Continue reading Donations for the AL 44
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