Although this story seems complicated, from what I can tell, these are the basics:A Pitbull called Butch somehow escaped from his Craigmont, ID home when the owner wasn't there and ran up to a 3 year old boy in August 2009.The kid happened to be the son of the town's "dog catcher".The owner talked to … Continue reading Craigmont City Council Jonesing for a Dog Killing
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Oldies are Goodies
This is a posting from Alexander County Animal Shelter in North Carolina:This female Pit mix came in as a stray from the area of Polk St. Animal # 10157.Interested? Call: 828-632-1199 or Email UsShelter is located off Hwy 16 N near the National Guard Armory. Address 116 Waggin Trail Taylorsville, NC 28681 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, … Continue reading Oldies are Goodies
Begins at Home
A couple who visited the Memphis Animal Shelter last year (prior to the raid by authorities) took home three dogs including an "injured and bleeding dog that had not received any veterinary care". This was the beginning of their "Streetdog Foundation" rescue which is currently caring for a dozen dogs. They have been boarding dogs, … Continue reading Begins at Home
Dinner at Chez Dog
Yellow Gold Potatoes starting to grow legs so after a quick wash and trim - into the dog pot. Carrots getting whiskers so likewise with them. Chicken on markdown at the grocery store and voila! Dinner.
South Carolina Snowpocalypse!
Most years, we don't see snow. In fact this is the first snow my two youngest dogs, Linus and Patty, have ever seen - and they will be 4 next month. We all had a lot of fun in the white stuff today so please indulge me in a buncha dogsinsnow pix:LinusGrahamPatty & Charlie patrol … Continue reading South Carolina Snowpocalypse!
News from Athens, Alabama
Does this sound like a news story to you?A lady was walking her dogs on leash when a loose Poodle ran up to her, knocking her down. The local mailman picked up a stick to go after the Poodle with and a neighbor came out to show solidarity. The Poodle wandered off and the police … Continue reading News from Athens, Alabama
Treats on the Internets
Fired Animal Control officer Alonzo Esco, accused of shooting pets and dumping them in a MS creek, will likely face chargesAKC lists most popular AKC registered dog breeds for 2009 - Labs, GSDs, Yorkies, Goldens and Beagles are topsResidents of Chatham Co, NC can get their Pitbulls neutered for free this monthLegislation allowing TNR of … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
The Berkshire Eagle Publishes Letters About No Kill Shelters
Did you know that no kill shelters are places where "enslaved" pets are kept alive for our pleasure? Me neither but that's what one reader wrote in a letter to a MA newspaper:Folks, put yourself in their position. Wouldn't you rather be dead?God but I hope I don't get this guy on my insurance company … Continue reading The Berkshire Eagle Publishes Letters About No Kill Shelters
A Simple Request for Widget Makers
If you sell a product - be it lipstick, soap, or pet food - is it too much to ask for you to list clearly on your label's ingredient list "dogs" or "cats" if in fact you use dogs and/or cats to make your product? I have a thing about reading labels and specifically ingredient … Continue reading A Simple Request for Widget Makers
Ernest Alexander Waives Extradition
The fired Director of the Memphis Animal Shelter will be returned to TN to face felony animal cruelty charges after waiving extradition in NM. Albuquerque police arrested Ernest Alexander last week on a fugitive-from-justice warrant and he has been held without bond since. He is presumably being given food and water and therefore in much … Continue reading Ernest Alexander Waives Extradition
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