Chris Swain's competition agility dog Peppy bit someone on May 24. He was seized by the Mesquite Animal Shelter for a mandatory 10 day rabies quarantine, despite proof that he was fully vaccinated. From there, things began careening downhill: “They told me I had to release the dog to them. I was instructed to put … Continue reading Texas Shelter Oops-Kills Agility Dog
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KY Shelter Director Charged with Cruelty
Cheryl Bartlett, an area rescuer, took her kids to the Edmonson County Animal Shelter in KY last week to pick up some dogs. One of her children noticed a dead dog in an outdoor pen with other dogs. Overall conditions at the facility were so awful, she called the police. When state troopers arrived, they … Continue reading KY Shelter Director Charged with Cruelty
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The War on Cats: Hawaii Edition
You don't have to be nationally recognized as a feline behavior expert to know that if you box up a cat, take him to a pet killing facility and leave him surrounded by the smells and sounds of despair and death, the cat is not going to be in the mood to play tea party. … Continue reading The War on Cats: Hawaii Edition
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Serial Rug Killer
After a spate of rug holings around the house, Newt has opened an investigation. Please contact her with any tips.
Jacked Up Shelter Staff Charged with Cruelty in VT
Warning: This is some disturbing shit. In February 2016, the Vermont Department of Agriculture reportedly inspected a 16 year old cat shelter in Chester called Webster's House and approved the facility for re-licensing. In April, a local paper reported that Webster's House was being evicted by its landlord, forcing the shelter to find homes for … Continue reading Jacked Up Shelter Staff Charged with Cruelty in VT
Treats on the Internets
Lynn Co Animal Services in Texas recently announced plans to start killing dogs after 72 hours. The director killsplained that the public is irresponsible, nobody wants to kill animals, blah cetera. After the local news ran the story, so many stupid irresponsible public jerks called wanting to adopt, Lynn Co had to refer the unwashed … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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