If the power company called and asked if it was ok if they turn off your power briefly while someone rescues a cat stuck on a power pole, would you be ok with that? I would. Normally when my power goes out, it just happens - I don't get any advance notice. And I, like … Continue reading No Help for Trapped Cat in Houston
Author: YesBiscuit
Skeptic. Believer. eiderdown@yesbiscuit.com
You Learn Something New Every Day, Screwworm Edition
I'm not familiar with screwworms but apparently they are as nasty as they sound (pdf):Screwworms are fly larvae (maggots) that feed on living flesh. These parasites infest all mammals and, rarely, birds.[...]Female flies lay their eggs at the edges of wounds or on mucous membranes. When they hatch, the larvae enter the body, grow and … Continue reading You Learn Something New Every Day, Screwworm Edition
Too Much of a Good Thing
Clarksdale, MS: We have space at our shelter for 60 pets but do you think we could make room for just one more?(Repeat times 400 or so):The ASPCA removed more than 400 cats and dogs from the Clarksdale, Mississippi shelter on Sunday, January 24, 2010. Tim Rickey, the ASPCA's Senior Director of Field Investigations and … Continue reading Too Much of a Good Thing
What’s Stopping Us?
All aspects of the No Kill Equation are intertwined and it would be foolish to think we can single out one or two tenets and solve the problem of killing pets in shelters. Having said that, I sometimes think about doing something along those very lines. That is, I consider what single thing could happen … Continue reading What’s Stopping Us?
Humanity Fail, Courtesy of SC Lt. Governor
In case you were wondering why SC Governor Mark Sanford wasn't tossed out on his Appalachian Trail hiking ass, it's because our Lt. Governor, who would have been his replacement, is a freak. Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer is seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination and as such, spoke at a town hall meeting last night on … Continue reading Humanity Fail, Courtesy of SC Lt. Governor
Los Angeles Fire Department Heroes
The news hasn't been very good this week but it cheers me to know that there is still room in our hearts to make the saving of one dog national news. Thank you LAFD for rescuing this poor dog who had gotten himself trapped in the L.A. River. The heart stopping end of the rescue … Continue reading Los Angeles Fire Department Heroes
This is What Animal Shelters are for
I have no idea why Karen Erby of York Co, SC allowed her puppy to deteriorate to the point where she couldn't walk or even lift her head. Maybe she really was trying to nurse her back to health as she claimed when surrendering the dog to authorities and maybe somehow, despite the dog's deathly … Continue reading This is What Animal Shelters are for
TN Dog Rescue Sticks to Dognapping Story
(See previous post for background.)I have come across a couple postings from the owner of the facility the dogs were allegedly stolen from and they appear to be current. In short, the owner maintains the dogs were stolen but the stabbing did not take place and the robbery was not witnessed. If interested, read for … Continue reading TN Dog Rescue Sticks to Dognapping Story
NC Judge Rules Pitbulls Not Weapons
A NC Pitbull owner was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after his two dogs bit a 6 year old boy multiple times. The judge in the case ruled that Pitbulls do not fall under North Carolina's legal definition of "weapon" so the charges were dismissed. He also encouraged legislators to change that definition.
TN Dognapping Story
I held up on posting about the alleged theft of a dozen rescue dogs from a dog training facility in TN because I couldn't shake the nagging question: Who would want to steal a bunch of rescues?[T]here were nine Doberman Pinschers taken, one hound mix, one Black Lab, and one Miniature Pinscher. One dog had … Continue reading TN Dognapping Story
