In Corpus Christi, TX, a married couple had been working as the city pound's veterinarians for the last 4 years. They complained to those in charge about unacceptable conditions including lack of worker supervision in the kennels and animals sitting in filth: "There was no water in any of the water bowls they weren't just … Continue reading Corpus Christi Pound Vets Speak Up for Animals, Lose Jobs
Category: animal advocacy
ACO Accused of Shooting Dogs to Death in LA
On May 12, someone left a pregnant dog and 2 puppies at the Humane Society Adoption Center in Monroe, LA. The facility appears to be a limited admission shelter. Since the center was full at the time, an ACO was called to pick up the 3 dogs. When the ACO arrived, he allegedly slammed a … Continue reading ACO Accused of Shooting Dogs to Death in LA
Countdown to No Kill Day on June 11
Whether your local shelter has already taken the pledge to not kill animals on June 11 in conjunction with the Just One Day event or they haven't yet but you're going to ask them to participate, there is good news: nearly 700 shelters and rescue groups have taken the pledge to make us a no … Continue reading Countdown to No Kill Day on June 11
Where I’m At
Isn't it good when a shelter is killing less animals than they used to? At least the shelter is posting pictures of the animals online now, even if the photos depict animals being scared, mishandled and/or misidentified... isn't that an improvement? So what if some healthy/treatable animals are being killed - as long as a … Continue reading Where I’m At
Take Action to Support Just One Day Effort in Your Community
I don't believe I have ever reblogged an old post before so this is a first. Because it's important yo! Originally published January 8, 2012: Just One Day is a nationwide effort to get shelters to stop the killing for one day. The Just One Day website lists several ways you can help make our … Continue reading Take Action to Support Just One Day Effort in Your Community
Battered Rescuers, Dead Shelter Pets
I receive tips on a regular basis from caring advocates reporting that their local shelter kills animals needlessly. What motivates the tipster to write is often one of the following: There are empty cages at the shelter but the pets were killed anyway. Rescue was already lined up for the animals and the staff knew … Continue reading Battered Rescuers, Dead Shelter Pets
Petition to Bring the Webcams Back to MAS
The city of Memphis removed the public webcams after images of what appeared to be abuse and neglect were revealed to the public. Interim director James Rogers has indicated that the public can still see what's going on by filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for security camera footage. These very costly requests … Continue reading Petition to Bring the Webcams Back to MAS
Two Business Days Notice for Kill Lists
I am opposed - in every possible way - to the killing of healthy/treatable pets in shelters. I do however acknowledge that it goes on and tragically, until all those who refuse to place appropriate value on the lives of shelter pets are forced out, the killing will likely continue. As such, I have a … Continue reading Two Business Days Notice for Kill Lists
Work Ethic: Just Doing My Job
I grew up with the understanding that whatever my job, I should do my very best at it. Anything less would be unethical. If each person does his very best at his job, we are a country of greatness. If some slack off, we are only as strong as our weakest link. I work in … Continue reading Work Ethic: Just Doing My Job
Saving Buster
Donna from Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue sent someone to pull Buster from MAS last night but the person was refused, as they were not on a list of approved couriers for the rescue. So Donna is going herself to bail Buster out this morning when the pound opens. The local news will be there … Continue reading Saving Buster
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