Animal shelters and budget issues are nothing new but I found both of these stories interesting: The PA SPCA's animal control contract with the city of Philadelphia expires July 1. The city has allotted almost 3 million dollars for the contract but the PSPCA says it needs about a million more than that. If no … Continue reading Two Shelters with Budget Shortfalls
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Opposition to Banning the Gas Chamber in MI
MI is looking at legislation to ban the use of the gas chamber for killing shelter pets. There are eleven county animal control units still gassing pets in the state and one of those counties is Berrien. Berrien's County Administrator Bill Wolf is opposed to the bill for several reasons: 1. Although three AC employees … Continue reading Opposition to Banning the Gas Chamber in MI
Treats on the Internets
A 78 year old man checked before moving into an Arkansas subdivision that it would be ok to bring his arthritic potbellied pig, whom he's had since birth. Although he was led to believe there wouldn't be a problem, it turns out the city council had long ago outlawed hogs and makes no distinction between … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Mythbusting in Georgia
The oft repeated condemnation of the public by animal shelters who kill pets has been dealt yet another blow in Paulding Co, GA. The media announced a couple of days ago that the shelter's 120 pets needed immediate adoption as the shelter had to close for construction. The "irresponsible public" answered the call: "We have … Continue reading Mythbusting in Georgia
Shelter Pets in Dallas GA Need Your Help
Those within reach of the Atlanta metro area, please help spread the word that the Paulding Humane Society in Dallas, GA needs to find homes for all their pets ASAP. The shelter has a severe rat infestation and needs to close for at least two weeks for construction work to deal with the problem. They … Continue reading Shelter Pets in Dallas GA Need Your Help
Trivial Pursuits
I'm not up for any in-depth typing at the moment but wanted to share something trivial and get your response: What is your favorite baby animal and why? Mine is baby cats. I have always loved tiny versions of things and to me, kittens look very much like tiny versions of adult cats. Just like … Continue reading Trivial Pursuits
For Your Reading Pleasure
Two pieces well worth the time to read if you like food with your thought: Carpe K-9 - "Don't Blame the Dog!": Why are we not allowed to blame the dog, again? When dogs bite, and especially when they bite aggressively, with purpose to maim or worse, it is ALWAYS because the owners "did something … Continue reading For Your Reading Pleasure
With a Twist
If you're one of those people who enjoys a good plot twist, I hope you've been following the story of the SD dog breeder who had his property raided by Second Chance Rescue and HSUS in September of last year. They seized 172 dogs and fostered out a bunch of them. In February, a judge … Continue reading With a Twist
The Stay with an Exclamation Point Mat
I would guess that the average house dog has some amount of training, at least in appropriate house manners. And as many of us know, there are times when we can expect our dog to "break" (go against his training). For example, a dog with a bladder infection may not be capable of waiting until … Continue reading The Stay with an Exclamation Point Mat
Needless Shelter Pet Killing and the OSPCA
First, an update on the ringworm killings at OSPCA: The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals now says there will not be a mass euthanization of animals at a shelter north of Toronto. [...] Rob Godfrey, chair of the animal protection agency, said most of the animals — about two-thirds — will … Continue reading Needless Shelter Pet Killing and the OSPCA
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