In Accomack Co, Virginia, another sad case where pets who were reportedly living in unacceptable conditions in a resident's yard are now allegedly suffering at the pound after being "rescued": An Exmore man who tipped off Accomack County Animal Control officers about poor living conditions of 15 dogs at a rural Onancock residence now is … Continue reading Complaints Prompt State to Inspect VA Shelter and Enablers to Circle the Wagons
Category: animal advocacy
Rowan Co Deigns to Let Citizens Work for Free at the Shelter, Within Limits, Because Obviously
Some Rowan Co animal advocates are apparently pleased with promised policy changes at the shelter but after reading about the changes, I was able to contain my enthusiasm. In an effort to be fair, I'll outline the changes in yay/nay format. Paws Up: Beginning July 1, the shelter is going to start vaccinating and microchipping … Continue reading Rowan Co Deigns to Let Citizens Work for Free at the Shelter, Within Limits, Because Obviously
San Diego Co Shelter Vet Files Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit
Dr. Bruce Cauble, a California veterinarian who worked at San Diego County's three shelters since 2002, has filed a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit against the county. Named in the lawsuit is deputy director and medical operations manager David Johnson, a registered veterinary technician who oversees the medical portion of the three county shelters. The lawsuit alleges that … Continue reading San Diego Co Shelter Vet Files Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit
Aurora Animal Shelter Refuses Offer of Hospice Care for Cat
When animal advocate Joan Ogner saw a Petfinder photo of a senior female cat at the Aurora Animal Shelter in CO this week, she felt moved and wanted to help get the pet transferred to a rescue group. While working on that, she learned the cat has some serious medical issues. Specifically, the cat is partially paralyzed, … Continue reading Aurora Animal Shelter Refuses Offer of Hospice Care for Cat
I Don’t Know But I’m Guessing It’s Not Based on Merit
Last week a Memphis city council committee voted to accept a proposed 10.6% pay raise for employees at the city pound. The proposal includes an incentive for killing animals by paying workers who kill a higher wage than those who don't. MAS already had this financial incentive in place but the union representing the employees … Continue reading I Don’t Know But I’m Guessing It’s Not Based on Merit
State Investigation Determines Two Injured Cats Left to Suffer at Columbus Co Pound
The troubled Columbus Co pound has received a warning letter from the state of North Carolina indicating that the pound "may be in violation of the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act". After receiving a letter of complaint from rescuers, the state investigated and determined that Columbus Co may have violated the portion of the law which requires … Continue reading State Investigation Determines Two Injured Cats Left to Suffer at Columbus Co Pound
Newkirk, OK: Shotgun Pound
The city of Newkirk, OK used taxpayer money to build a pound on property belonging to a veterinarian. The facility is under the police department and is not open to the public. Pets without collars are held for 3 days and, if unclaimed, are blasted with a shotgun, leaving behind a “bloody mess” according to the … Continue reading Newkirk, OK: Shotgun Pound
Adopters at Miami-Dade Shelter Say They Witnessed Workers Abusing Dog
Lisa Merkin and her son were at Miami-Dade Animal Services last week looking for a dog to adopt. She says they saw a worker outside with a dog on a chokepole. When the dog refused to move, she says a second worker began ramming him repeatedly with a cart, bloodying the dog's face. She screamed at … Continue reading Adopters at Miami-Dade Shelter Say They Witnessed Workers Abusing Dog
Detroit AC: Quit Focusing on the Dog You Love and Just Get Some Other Dog
Detroit ACOs, whom you may remember from such exploits as Dragging Dead Dogs Whose Guts are Falling Out in Front of Neighborhood Children, are once again dazzling the kiddies with their animal handling skills. Last week, local media reported that a friendly stray dog who was beloved by children and teachers at the school where the … Continue reading Detroit AC: Quit Focusing on the Dog You Love and Just Get Some Other Dog
Unraveling a Cover Up at the Memphis Pound
On April 2, 2015, animal advocate Beth Spencer contacted James Rogers, director of Memphis Animal Services, indicating she would like to photograph a dozen adoptable pets to be featured in a local magazine. Her email reads, in part: The tricky part here will be to make sure the animals we feature are not euthanized when … Continue reading Unraveling a Cover Up at the Memphis Pound
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