Humane Watch has a full page ad in the New York Times today about HSUS. The ad reads, in part:The Humane Society of the United States is NOT your local animal shelter. In fact, it gives less than one-half of one percent of its $100 million budget to hands-on pet shelters.It's always good to research … Continue reading One Thing Leads to Another
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Trapped in the Closet: Dog Park Edition
Well, this should result in something great:Things have been scary on a neighborhood list serv this week. There was a report of a large dog -- one post says it's a puppy, about 70 pounds -- that was attacked in Elysian Park by a loose pit bull and badly hurt. The pit bull was described … Continue reading Trapped in the Closet: Dog Park Edition
13 Pitbulls Seized in SC Dogfighting Case
Note: This is a breaking story so hopefully more information will become available as the case progresses.Thirteen Pitbulls were seized over the weekend in McConnells (York County), SC and three men have been charged with animal fighting and baiting:The York County Sheriff's Department received an anonymous tip on Saturday, February 20 about a dog fight … Continue reading 13 Pitbulls Seized in SC Dogfighting Case
Matthew Pepper, New Director of Memphis Animal Shelter
Matthew Pepper is set to become the director of the Memphis Animal Shelter (MAS) on March 1st. He worked his final days as head of the Caddo parish shelter in Louisiana last week. He had been there for almost two years:More than anything, parish leaders and nonprofits credit Pepper with improving the department's public relations … Continue reading Matthew Pepper, New Director of Memphis Animal Shelter
Treats on the Internets
A candlelight vigil was held last week in memory of the 146 Wilkes Co Pitbulls who were killed by HSUS one year ago. Photos from the event here.Before you get a pet, watch this vid.Memphis Police Department reportedly shoots a lot of dogs (for example, this dog). The new director of the Memphis Animal Shelter … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Changes at Marion Co Animal Shelter in SC
Some of you may remember when a South Carolina politician, Kent Williams, adopted a German Shepherd bitch from the Marion Co Animal Shelter in order to breed her (in violation of state law). In 2008, after the bitch was left to roam the streets regularly and while in heat, she became pregnant and Senator Williams … Continue reading Changes at Marion Co Animal Shelter in SC
Be Seeing You, Daddy
Daddy, Cesar Millan's beloved Pitbull, has died at the age of 16. This is a time to pay respects to a truly awesome dog, the human-canine bond that was so evident to everyone and all the good public education Cesar and Daddy did for the breed. Shame on those who are using Daddy's death to … Continue reading Be Seeing You, Daddy
Seeking BFF
I was just checking back on NC's Alexander Co shelter site to see if the senior dog who looked like she had just whelped a litter was still listed. She isn't although the 2 puppies still are. I wonder what happened to her.While browsing the listings, I came across this dog (pictured) who is listed … Continue reading Seeking BFF
You Can’t Reject the Internet
Mike Fry received a heads up in January that the Spring issue of The American Dog Magazine contained an article addressing no kill and mandatory spay-neuter:After reading the article in question, I requested an opportunity to write a rebuttal in the next issue. The publisher agreed and the rebuttal was written. Upon submission, however, the … Continue reading You Can’t Reject the Internet
Another Cat Killer Gets No Jail Time
Remember this guy's name. I think we'll be hearing from him again. Raymond Bagaybagayan [...] pleaded guilty in Rolling Meadows [IL] branch court to animal torture.The 22 year old man beat 2 cats so severely last year they had to be euthanized. A third cat "suffered injuries after he sprayed a lime dissolving liquid in … Continue reading Another Cat Killer Gets No Jail Time
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