I mean, who wouldn't want the opportunity to go to jail?Warner Robins [GA] city council passed an ordinance Monday night setting up a fine and prison time for people who don't sterilize their pets.The law will apply to animals adopted from the city shelter.[...]Council member John Williams says the penalties [up to 6 months in … Continue reading I’m Sure This Will Increase Shelter Adoptions
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TX Newspaper Exposes Killings at Garland Animal Shelter
The Abe Tuggle Animal Shelter in Garland Texas gasses pets. Although the community has raised objections to this method of killing, city officials in charge of the shelter say that no changes will be made. The Dallas Morning News (DMN) is investigating pet killings at the shelter: The Garland animal shelter has been gassing young, … Continue reading TX Newspaper Exposes Killings at Garland Animal Shelter
Room for Four More?
Chicago area: The wife in this story had been battling lung cancer for the past year. She apparently felt up to a short motorcycle ride with her husband, a maintenance man at an apartment complex, on Labor Day weekend. Sadly, they were both killed when a car struck them.For Susan and Mike Kelms, their four … Continue reading Room for Four More?
What is a "Puppy Mill"? – Part 2
The following post was written in 2008 by Saluki breeder Betsy Cummings. I thought it would be perfect food for thought in my series on the subject of defining puppy mills. I'm most interested in your reactions, thoughts, and opinions on her points.***I got in late last nite from Springfield, MO. What is there to … Continue reading What is a "Puppy Mill"? – Part 2
Which Would be a Better Pet for Me?
As I mentioned in the previous post, Guinea Pigs are one of the pets I've long been interested in adding to the family. Also on that list: bunny. I'm going to provide a little info about our home environment and then hopefully some of you experienced owners will weigh in and advise if one seems … Continue reading Which Would be a Better Pet for Me?
Treats on the Internets
Dogs who died after playing in OR creek were poisoned by blue-green algaePitbull in need in Austin (video). Donate here.Guinea Pigs are on my list of "someday pets"Medical directives flyer for those opposed to animal research (pdf)Maricopa Co AZ has some free spay-neuter services and Pibble owners can even make $20!AR-HR blog reports John Yates … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Garland Shelter Pets Draw Short Straw
The Garland Animal Shelter in Texas has some problems:Two thirds of the animals in a shelter in Garland are being put down. However, it isn't the number, but the way in which those animals are being euthanized that spurred over a dozen to speak out at a Garland City Council meeting Tuesday night.Problem Number One: … Continue reading Garland Shelter Pets Draw Short Straw
NC Pitbull Owner Charged with Animal Cruelty
Follow up post on the NC man alleged to have kept dozens of Pitbulls in terrible conditions in Onslow Co. Animal Control has charged him "with cruelty to animals and mistreatment of animals":Pollock, 37, was charged with failure to vaccinate 41 dogs over the age of 4 months and failure to provide sufficient shelter to … Continue reading NC Pitbull Owner Charged with Animal Cruelty
CA SB 250 (MSN) on Hold
Via Save Our Dogs:The California Legislature is winding down for the year and SB250 has been placed on the inactive file. That means no further action until next year.AKC puts it a bit more definitively:Senator Dean Florez, the author of Senate Bill 250, has issued a press release stating that the bill will be put … Continue reading CA SB 250 (MSN) on Hold
Treats on the Internets
Kim Campbell Thornton writes about the potential for a no kill nationOmaha police dig up dead dog from owner's back yard to determine if dog suffered (video)China: Kill your own "dangerous" dogs or we'll beat them to death and bill you for itVick tackles during Redskins game next month mean food for shelter dogsNathan Winograd: … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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