The shelter director credited with making lifesaving a priority at the Benson, AZ shelter has resigned after the good ol' boys packed her bags and set them by the door. The volunteers have reportedly quit too. (Thanks Clarice for the link.) Michigan InHumane keeps importing dogs and cats from the south while local pets in need are sent … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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Discussion: Cost of Care Laws
So-called "cost of care" legislation, pushed by get-rich-quick-via-one-eyed-shivering-puppies-commercials groups such as the ASCPA and HSUS, are sometimes referred to as "civil forfeiture" or "bonding" laws. They are on the books in some form in most states with Georgia currently considering such a bill. These laws basically require someone accused of animal cruelty to pay whatever amount … Continue reading Discussion: Cost of Care Laws
Lincoln Co Animal Advocates Say the Pound is Far From No Kill
On March 21, The Lincoln Times-News in NC ran a lengthy piece on the troubled Lincoln Co pound which included comments from more than a dozen volunteers, rescuers, fosters and former employees. Some requested their real names not be published in the paper due to fear of reprisal. It's been 2 1/2 years since Lincoln … Continue reading Lincoln Co Animal Advocates Say the Pound is Far From No Kill
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“Just the worst shit that you’ve ever seen in your life” at OC Pound
California - Remember when Orange Co Animal Care Director and Chief Veterinarian Jennifer Hawkins was crusading for the right to kill a service dog named Karma because dogs are descended from wolves? Well she's got more wacky up her sleeve. Like reportedly killing an adolescent puppy for being "bratty". And in response to two scathing … Continue reading “Just the worst shit that you’ve ever seen in your life” at OC Pound
IL Veterinarian Accused of Brutal Acts Against Shelter Pets
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has issued a 17 page complaint against Andrew Kaiser, the contracted veterinarian for the Quincy Animal Shelter who also runs a private practice. The document alleges numerous incidents where Kaiser failed to exercise "skill and care" in treating animals. Two of the alleged incidents occurred at the shelter. … Continue reading IL Veterinarian Accused of Brutal Acts Against Shelter Pets
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Disability? I’ll Drink to That! *clink*
The city of Fort Worth hired a contract veterinarian, Joel Akin, to neuter animals at the city shelter. Some of the surgeries reportedly didn't go well. After a dog he spayed died at the facility, the rescuer intending to pull the dog asked to speak with him but she says he refused. A technician at … Continue reading Disability? I’ll Drink to That! *clink*
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