In spring of this year, Hillsborough Co, FL resolved to lower the 65% kill rate at the pound, but not to stop the killing of healthy/treatable animals entirely. The county hired Ian Hallett, former deputy chief animal services officer in Austin, to run the pound. He started work in June. I don't know how things … Continue reading Compassionate People are Potential Allies in the Fight for Shelter Reform
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ACO Loses Job of 14 Years to Save Dog From Kill Room
Illinois - Bryan Jones, an ACO in Joliet Township for 14 years, was recently fired after taking action to save a Chihuahua from the pound's kill room. A tech had deemed the little dog aggressive and, fearing the dog (whom he knew to be friendly) would be killed, Mr. Jones took the Chihuahua home with … Continue reading ACO Loses Job of 14 Years to Save Dog From Kill Room