Author: YesBiscuit
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Rowan Co ACO on Paid Leave During State Investigation
The American Veterinary Medical Association states that cats should be microchipped "by a licensed veterinarian or under supervision of a licensed veterinarian" via subcutaneous injection in the area between the shoulder blades. I don't know whether the terrible Rowan Co pound in NC follows the recommendations of the AVMA regarding microchipping but since the procedure is … Continue reading Rowan Co ACO on Paid Leave During State Investigation
Treats on the Internets
ABC7 reports that the only dogs who get walked at the Chicago pound are the dozen or so deemed "adoptable" and housed in a special area. The rest are locked away from the public, left to get sick and suffer in filthy cages before they are killed for no reason. (Thanks Clarice for the link.) … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Former Director Who Killed Shelter Pets “For Fun” Goes to Jail. Let’s Party.
Mary Jo Frazier was allegedly killing animals for personal enjoyment during her 18 years at Boulder City AC in Nevada. Co-workers report she killed animals before the mandatory holding period had expired to keep the shelter empty. And because: yay killing. She faced a judge this week on animal cruelty charges: An 8NewsNOW I-Team first … Continue reading Former Director Who Killed Shelter Pets “For Fun” Goes to Jail. Let’s Party.
Discussion: Are Shelters Keeping Online Listings for Lost/Adoptable Animals Current?
When I was looking for a beagle recently, I was checking Petfinder, PetHarbor and a few other sites day and night. I wasn't limiting myself to facilities within reasonable driving distance either. I really wanted to help a beagle who needed a home and I figured that a municipal shelter was probably the way to … Continue reading Discussion: Are Shelters Keeping Online Listings for Lost/Adoptable Animals Current?
Coffee Co Pound Still Sucking All the Suckage
The sucksational Coffee Co pound in TN is once again in the news. Animal advocates recently attended a public county meeting to voice serious concerns about how dogs are being treated at the pound. Among the allegations being made against the two man operation: Dogs are being starved. Cages are being hosed and bleached with dogs … Continue reading Coffee Co Pound Still Sucking All the Suckage
Weekend Jade
These are the clearest shots I was able to get during their fly-bys.
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Former Nevada Pound Director Charged with Cruelty
There have been some developments in the case of the former head of Boulder City AC in Nevada. Readers might remember Mary Jo Frazier as the lady organism accused of killing healthy/treatable animals "for fun", who was the subject of a police investigation resulting in a recommendation of criminal charges but whose boss decided to sweep the … Continue reading Former Nevada Pound Director Charged with Cruelty
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