I discovered something about myself the other day - many of my favorite wild animals are all slow. I'm surprised I never recognized this before, because I think about animals quite a lot. So this is a major trivial revelation (a jumbo shrimp revelation?). At any rate, I realize some of these animals are not … Continue reading Trivial Pursuits
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OSPCA Kills Pets, Keeps Public in the Loop
An update on what's been happening with the Ontario SPCA since the public outcry over the mass killing of pets afflicted with ringworm at their York region shelter, via OSPCA's website: May13: - 99 animals have been humanely euthanized to date. - 96 animals have been fostered out to other accredited agencies, clinics, shelters and … Continue reading OSPCA Kills Pets, Keeps Public in the Loop
HSUS Demands Truth in Advertising
From the HSUS website: The Humane Society of the United States filed a complaint Wednesday asking the Federal Trade Commission to stop Rose Acre Farms, the country's second largest egg producer, from making false and misleading animal welfare claims. The complaint details statements issued through Rose Acre's websites, media spokespersons, and product posters that falsely … Continue reading HSUS Demands Truth in Advertising
Is Robeson Co Animal Shelter Retaliating Against Pets Over Lawsuit?
This is a screenshot of part of what's currently posted on Robeson County Animal Shelter's Facebook page. I have no knowledge of who does the posting for this page or if the information is correct. If the information is wrong, I would think the shelter would want to get it corrected ASAP. The text of … Continue reading Is Robeson Co Animal Shelter Retaliating Against Pets Over Lawsuit?
Treats on the Internets
From Saving Pets: The astounding power of free pet adoption events Smartdogs checks up on a Humane Watch vs. HSUS story that ran in her local paper Slideshow of pets suffering at Robeson County Animal Shelter in NC (warning - dead kitten photo) Terrierman connects the falling-down-on-the-job federal puppy mill inspectors to the AVMA via … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Frozen Dog Treats
The temperature is in the triple digits again today (NOT a dry heat). I've been making various frozen treats for the dogs including: yogurt, peanut butter & honey strawberry yogurt (pre-mixed in the carton) yogurt and frozen fruit fruit juice I usually use an ice cube tray to make the treats but sometimes use small … Continue reading Frozen Dog Treats
SC: David Tant Parole Hearing Postponed
The parole hearing for convicted breeder of fighting dogs David Tant, originally scheduled for tomorrow, has been postponed. Tant, 63, formerly of the Charleston area, pleaded guilty in November 2004 to more than 40 counts of illegally breeding fighting dogs, and one assault count connected to a surveyor who was wounded by a booby trap … Continue reading SC: David Tant Parole Hearing Postponed
Dog Death by Hot Car – 100% Preventable
How to avoid becoming one of this summer's "Dog dies in hot car" statistics: If the weather can be described as warm, hot, or not cold - do not leave your dog unattended in the car. When in doubt about whether it would be ok to leave your dog in the car, do not leave … Continue reading Dog Death by Hot Car – 100% Preventable
Treats on the Internets
Extensive piece on animal cruelty in the New York Times which includes an examination of motivating factors behind cruelty as well as therapies used to combat it Haw River - a town in NC - has a resident whose several dogs annoy her neighbors with their barking. As such, now the whole class has to … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
GA Shelter to Increase Some Redemption Fees
The Henry Co Animal Control Shelter in GA is revamping its fees. Starting July 1, adopters will be getting more for less. That is, shelter pets will come with a microchip and a rabies vaccine voucher for an adoption fee of $65 - down from $85. That's good news. Owners whose pets are repeatedly picked … Continue reading GA Shelter to Increase Some Redemption Fees
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