A citizen committee has made some public complaints about conditions at the animal shelter in Anderson, SC. Allegations include failure of the shelter veterinarian to provide care to sick animals, poor management by the director and an ongoing problem with large rats at the shelter. “Neglect and apathy are going on out there,” said Wanda … Continue reading Shelter Rats
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Best Friends’ Billion Dollar Beagles
Have a look at this donation plea from Best Friends Animal Society and tell me what your impressions are. Try to read it as John Q. Public might. Here's the takeaway that I got: Best Friends and Pets Alive have saved 125 Beagles who were having medical tests performed on them in a lab. Best … Continue reading Best Friends’ Billion Dollar Beagles
No Room at the Inn – Except Over Here, and There…
A Tennessee TV news reporter discovers the hideous truth about local shelters: More than five thousand five hundred animals are put down every year in Bradley County. It's a problem that animal control says can't be avoided. Animal Control Director Gene Smith says there's simply not enough room for the dogs and cats like these … Continue reading No Room at the Inn – Except Over Here, and There…
Should All Rescues Be Allowed to Pull Death Row Shelter Pets?
A reader writes: Here's an open question for the blog, on an issue that's been mentioned in debating Oreo's Law. If Animal Control facilities release animals to rescues/shelters, what, if any, criteria or guidelines should they use to be sure that rescue is a reasonable place to send the animals? I won't state an opinion … Continue reading Should All Rescues Be Allowed to Pull Death Row Shelter Pets?
San Bernardino Co Set to Ban Intact Pitbulls
The reasons I thought most people opposed breed specific legislation are basically that it doesn't solve whatever problem spurred its proposal and that it unfairly singles out a particular breed (or breeds). It's not unusual to see comments such as this from those opposed to BSL: With proper training and attention, pit bulls can be … Continue reading San Bernardino Co Set to Ban Intact Pitbulls
Death Statistics
For the average person in the U.S., how likely are you to die from: Car accident? 1 in 6700 Murder? 1 in 18,000 On-the-job accident? 1 in 48,000 Bathtub drowning? 1 in 840,000 Lightning? 1 in 3 million Hornet, wasp or bee sting? 1 in 6.1 million Shark attack? 1 in 280 million Where do … Continue reading Death Statistics
Treats on the Internets
Details of alleged abuse by an ACO in Indiana NY bill A10715 requires shelters which receive state funding to prepare an annual report on the disposition of pets in their care and make it available to the public NC failed "puppy mill bill" language inserted into spay-neuter bill results in the bill being pulled (again) … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Seeking Stories from Owners Who Feed Homemade
I had an idea for a collaborative post among readers who feed their pets either a partially or entirely home prepared diet. I thought it would be fun and interesting to put together a collection of anecdotes and recipes and post them on the blog. If you would like to contribute: E-mail (eiderdown–at–yesbiscuit–dot–com) your submission … Continue reading Seeking Stories from Owners Who Feed Homemade
Think Small
The President of the Aiken SPCA in SC wants the public to know: The Aiken SPCA does not receive funding from either the ASPCA or the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). It relies upon local, private donations. [...] The most visible of the national organizations, particularly HSUS and PETA, collect hundreds of millions … Continue reading Think Small
Best Friends Animal Society and Oreo’s Law
I think Best Friends Animal Society is talking about Oreo's Law here but calling it "Kellner/Duane" ("Oreo's Law" is referenced in the first sentence). I'm not sure where they are coming up with the name "Kellner/Duane". I follow Micah Kellner (sponsor of the bill) on Twitter and he calls it Oreo's Law. At any rate, … Continue reading Best Friends Animal Society and Oreo’s Law
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