Screw you and your "DNA" (Do Not Adopt) forwards to rescue e-mail lists and websites. I swear to science, I'm going to beat some stupid down if it's the last thing I do. Listen up: There are millions of pets being unnecessarily killed in shelters every year. That's why I'm on your e-mail lists - … Continue reading Rant: Do Not Adopt Messages
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Treats on the Internets
At a recent HSUS presser regarding alleged hen abuse in IA, anyone affiliated with agriculture was barred entry, including the editor of the state's most widely circulated newspaper who writes: People with a lot more expertise than me were also stuck out in the hallway. That included representatives from the Iowa State University College of … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Party of No, Your Table is Ready
Note: For background on the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC, see posts here, here and here. On Wednesday, NC State Rep. Pat McElraft and two pet advocates met with shelter manager Jeff Bass and Robeson Co officials to discuss recommendations for changes to improve the shelter: A pattern arose during the two-hour meeting: Advocates … Continue reading Party of No, Your Table is Ready
April 21 on PBS
Two documentaries of interest premiere on PBS this coming Wednesday night, April 21: Through a Dog's Eyes will change the way you feel about your own dog. The documentary follows a handful of people as they journey through the heartwarming and often challenging process of receiving their service dogs. and Food, Inc - In addition … Continue reading April 21 on PBS
Broward County Shelter Pets Still Suffering
A dark cloud hangs over the Broward Co animal shelter in FL: To solve problems uncovered in 2007, the county spent $30,000 on an independent audit by national animal care experts. The National Animal Control Association made 102 recommendations on what should be done to improve conditions at the shelter, which handles more than 20,000 … Continue reading Broward County Shelter Pets Still Suffering
Signed, Shocked in GA
Here's the problem: People want to take their dogs off leash in public parks because I guess it's too tedious to have to actually hold the leash. Especially when they haven't trained the dog to walk without pulling the owner's arm out of its socket. So that's two things - holding the leash and training … Continue reading Signed, Shocked in GA
The Death of a Cat in Henry Co, IL
At some point, someone had a microchip placed in this beautiful gray cat, perhaps to protect him in the event he was separated from his owner. We don't know how the cat got separated from his owner (authorities were unable to locate the owner), but he ended up nailed to a utility pole in Henry … Continue reading The Death of a Cat in Henry Co, IL
“The Dogs’ Tails Were Still Wagging”
From a piece on gassing pets at the Richmond Co Animal Control Shelter in GA, written 12 years ago: "The black-and-white mixed cocker spaniel waited patiently in a cage at the Richmond County Animal Control Shelter. "He was one of about 11,000 unwanted, neglected, sick, injured, abused or vicious animals that will die in the … Continue reading “The Dogs’ Tails Were Still Wagging”
More on 98 Dogs Seized in NC
Background here. Some specifics on the seized dogs have emerged: Two Chihuahuas will require surgery. One has a busted left eye socket, which has left the dog blind. The other has a puncture to her side that allows air to leak from her lungs. A 10- to 12-year-old greyhound is missing much of her lower … Continue reading More on 98 Dogs Seized in NC
Shame on ASPCA
You know who "Jerome" reminds me of? That dog at the beginning of the ASPCA commercial with Sarah McLachlan. The difference being that the dog in the commercial is being used by ASPCA to say "give us more money so we can help dogs who look like this" and Jerome, well he's just dead: The … Continue reading Shame on ASPCA
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