City Council voted this morning to make Austin a no kill city!NC Governor's Facebook page has received thousands of complaints regarding the Robeson Co Animal Shelter. Her office posted an intention to look into the complaints.The Baltimore dog groomer who police had depicted as a "nurse" to dogs used in fights has had animal cruelty … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Author: YesBiscuit
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Justifying Shelter Killing
Why do we kill pets in shelters? I no longer believe in the"too many pets, not enough homes" reasoning because the math does not add up. But I understand this is a point of contention for many who cling to the old thinking. I'm guilty of clinging sometimes myself so I understand. So let's say, … Continue reading Justifying Shelter Killing
Action Alert for Austin Pet Lovers
You are invited:When: 10am Thursday, March 11, 2010Where: City Hall in the Council Chambers (301 W. Second St in downtown Austin)What: The city council will vote on adopting a plan to make Austin a no kill city.Why: The city shelter currently kills pets even when they have space for them. Sometimes they kill them just … Continue reading Action Alert for Austin Pet Lovers
What’s Going on at the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC?
An online search turns up countless stories of neglect, cruelty and killings alleged to have taken place at Robeson County Animal Shelter in NC. As with all things posted on the net, you have to judge for yourself what seems credible to you. Stories include: 1997 video of pets being cruelly killed by shelter workers … Continue reading What’s Going on at the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC?
Two Pitbulls Rescued in Arkansas
I just love these nutjobs who are all anti-government until they want clean drinking water or a road to drive on or a way to get across a river besides swimming. And who do they call when their barn goes up in flames? The government, of course:[William] Stewart's criminal activities were first discovered by White … Continue reading Two Pitbulls Rescued in Arkansas
Must See TV
I can announce after watching this video that it is indeed possible to tear up while tapping your toes to a Monkees tune and smiling at pictures of happy pets.
Case Update: Walker Co Humane Society in AL
Brett Wadsworth, the attorney representing Boost's owner against the Walker County Humane Society (you might remember that the shelter killed Boost immediately upon admission and then lied about it), says that last week, the shelter made the owner an offer of $2000. They are refusing the offer and pursuing their lawsuit.Good on them. You can … Continue reading Case Update: Walker Co Humane Society in AL
"I know what the caged bird feels"
In this terrible economy, I'm inclined to feel sympathy for anyone who gets evicted from his home and has to move to another city. He's obviously not moving by choice and who knows why he was evicted - maybe he just fell on hard times financially. In the case of someone who has 7 Pitbulls … Continue reading "I know what the caged bird feels"
Cause of Death in Lee Co, SC Dog Attack
A follow up on the 65 year old woman in SC who died during a dog attack last week:Lee County Coroner Alford Elmore told The Item of Sumter that an autopsy Friday showed that Ethel Horton had an enlarged heart and died before the dog did much damage to her.The woman died of a heart … Continue reading Cause of Death in Lee Co, SC Dog Attack
Deadliest Animals to Humans
I was watching a show yesterday with Dave Salmoni interacting with crocodiles in Africa. He mentioned that despite the widely perceived threat to humans in Africa from crocs (unless you're a pregnant woman defending your man, that is), they are not responsible for the largest number of human deaths by animal attack in Africa per … Continue reading Deadliest Animals to Humans
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