Florida veterinarian Paul Gartenberg performed surgery on a stray dog who had a rusty chain embedded in his neck. Although his intention was to find a home for the dog, he ended up falling in love with him so made the dog part of his family. He named him Padi, due to the padlock on the … Continue reading Florida Dog Bite Statute May Be Ruled Unconstitutional Today Due to Mandatory Killing Aspect
More than a dozen current and former volunteers with the County of San Diego Animal Services recently shared some concerns with The San Diego Union-Tribune. Among the volunteers' complaints are needless killings, poor conditions, and retaliation against volunteers who speak out. The allegations mirror some of those made in lawsuits filed by former vets at … Continue reading San Diego Co Pound Volunteers Go Public with Concerns
Reader Casey Post who volunteers with the Medina Co SPCA in Ohio sent me this great adoption story. Shared with permission: Spookie (the black cat) is 13 years old. He first came to the shelter as a result of an abuse case (his person was convicted). Super scared of new stuff, hides all the time, … Continue reading Mailbag
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After photos of dirty kennels and decomposing dog carcasses behind the pound in Perry, Oklahoma were posted on social media, area residents were outraged. The Perry ACO explained to the local news that he normally buries the dogs killed at the pound but the hole digging thingy broke so he had to use a pit to toss … Continue reading Perry, OK Asplains Pile of Dead Dogs Behind Pound
Animal advocates are concerned that once again, Memphis Animal Services is not updating the only online listings the city does for animals at the facility: PetHarbor. These listings, while far from ideal, are essential since MAS has limited hours, limited services, and lots of locked doors where animals are hidden from view. In some cases, … Continue reading Memphis Pound Fails to List Animals Online for 10 Days
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Warning: There are disturbing images at the links. *** ACO Brittany Roberts has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against Detroit Animal Control after she says she was fired in September for advocating for the animals in the facility. Ms. Roberts says she saw seriously injured pets impounded and left to suffer without vet care until they … Continue reading Detroit Animal Control Being Sued by Everybody
If you were looking at job listings on the HSUS magazine website, saw this one for a PETA policy director and got all excited to apply, you are going to have all the disappoint. First off, you won't be finding homes for 6 - 8 million animals each year. Possibly 6 or 8 animals, but I … Continue reading Wait.
