Were these two dogs at the New Britain dog pound in CT given a fair evaluation by a qualified individual before being killed for behavioral issues? It doesn't seem as if they were. Would they have been treated exactly the same if they were both say, Golden Retrievers, instead of Pitbulls? shelter volunteer describes taking … Continue reading CT Shelter Kills Two Pitbulls
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Shelter Planning Fail in Sac Co
Sacramento County recently spent 23 million dollars to build a new animal shelter. But don't worry about the cost because the new shelter "will save thousands of dollars in future energy and operation costs". That is, if they keep the place open: Sacramento County can no longer afford to keep its newly constructed animal shelter … Continue reading Shelter Planning Fail in Sac Co
Kudos to The Delano Animal Shelter and KGET
We hear too often about complaints from the public regarding terrible conditions at shelters. Sometimes we learn about these via a local news station. In the case of CA station KGET, they followed up on a viewer complaint about substandard care at the Delano shelter, found that it was likely a misunderstanding, and ran the … Continue reading Kudos to The Delano Animal Shelter and KGET
Cruelty Charges in Connection with Ferris Shelter Pets
Finally we have some news on the Ferris, TX shelter pets who were taken to an undisclosed location under cover of night by shelter director James "Soaring Eagle" Vonda last month. The news is not good: James "Soaring Eagle" Vonda was arrested at his home in Leonard, where witnesses described squalid conditions and 65 emaciated … Continue reading Cruelty Charges in Connection with Ferris Shelter Pets
Cabarrus Co ACO Cleared in Pitbull Shooting
This is a follow up on the story of Bella, a Pitbull who had gotten loose from her NC yard and was shot by an animal control officer who didn't want to spend time chasing her. The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office has cleared the ACO of any wrongdoing in the shooting: An internal investigation "determined … Continue reading Cabarrus Co ACO Cleared in Pitbull Shooting
Quirky
I love pet quirks. Although over time, I tend to forget that these odd little behaviors are in any way unusual, since they seem ordinary after awhile. A few of our pets' quirks: When Graham wants to be let in, she turns her back to the door, walks several paces and barks in the direction … Continue reading Quirky
How Not to Deal with a Biting Dog
If a dog bites you, I expect you to do whatever needs to be done in order to prevent the dog from doing any further damage. Depending on the circumstances, this might include putting a leash on the dog to get control or placing the dog in another room. Once the bite is over and … Continue reading How Not to Deal with a Biting Dog
Egg Score!
My neighbor who has a variety of farm animals as pets recently put out a sign that says "Fresh Eggs - $1/dozen". Needless to say, I was beating on her door in no time flat. These are some eggs from our first batch - I love the variety of colors, from light green to dark … Continue reading Egg Score!
Suspect Arrested in KY Shelter Pet Crime
In February, someone broke into the Leitchfield Animal Shelter in KY and stole some petty cash. Then for laughs, let a dog out of a cage and locked her in the main office in order to orchestrate the cruel deaths of two shelter cats: [Shelter volunteer Bettye] Lane explained that a city worker discovered the … Continue reading Suspect Arrested in KY Shelter Pet Crime
Updated: Gaston Co AC Faces Fiscal Challenges
As a follow on to yesterday's post on shelters and budgeting challenges, I wanted to share part of a 60 page budget proposal from Gaston County, NC which begins: Gaston County’s fiscal condition remains stable but guarded for the current and outlying fiscal years. I guess that's about the best any of us can hope … Continue reading Updated: Gaston Co AC Faces Fiscal Challenges
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