On September 24, the Del Rio family's dog - a Pitbull called Scar - escaped the yard wearing his collar and ID tag. A Pitbull hating neighbor took the 11 month old puppy to the Central California SPCA and told them he'd been bitten by Scar. Owner Helen Del Rio went to the pound to … Continue reading Central CA SPCA Oops-Kills Family Dog
Category: animal control killing pets
Shelter Cats at Grave Risk if Determined Feral
Today is National Feral Cat Day. One of the many risks that cats face from shelters is the risk of being determined feral. In too many shelters, this is an automatic death sentence. Truly feral cats should not be impounded by animal control unless it is for neuter and vaccination with the intention of prompt … Continue reading Shelter Cats at Grave Risk if Determined Feral
Jackson Co: Out of the Frying Pan
...and into the Fire of Stupid. I recently blogged about the pound in Jackson Co Oregon where they sometimes kill microchipped pets. One of those pets was a cat named Max, whom the shelter deemed aggressive while in the trap, and killed. This was an easily preventable tragedy and can be prevented from ever happening … Continue reading Jackson Co: Out of the Frying Pan
Chained Mama Dog Shot to Death by KY Dog Warden
Any dog warden would - or should - know that, while most dogs are friendly, there are certain dogs strangers should approach with extra caution in order to determine how reactive the dog may or may not be. Dogs who have been fending for themselves on the streets, dogs on chains and dogs who have … Continue reading Chained Mama Dog Shot to Death by KY Dog Warden
Louisiana AC Unit: Doing What’s Best
On the Bossier City Animal Control website, it says: Euthanasia: Doing what is best for animals they love and the community they serve forces animal control personnel to make some hard decisions. The problem: Animal shelters can usually offer only temporary shelter for the millions of unwanted animals. The cost to taxpayers for the housing … Continue reading Louisiana AC Unit: Doing What’s Best
At least we won’t have to wait for a “thorough investigation” on this one…
Last Tuesday, a Charlotte Pitbull owner lost his dog Diesel when a repairman left the gate open in Diesel's yard. The owner, Joe Gibson, immediately started searching for Diesel. He posted over 150 fliers around the area. He checked the Char-Meck ACC website for lost dogs. He went to the shelter in person to search … Continue reading At least we won’t have to wait for a “thorough investigation” on this one…
Another Oops Killing at Charlotte-Mecklenburg AC & C
In March, a NC man's two Pitbulls got out of his fenced yard through a hole and were picked up by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control. He fixed the fence and tried to redeem the dogs but animal control had “mistakenly” killed them. They could not explain why. Adding insult to injury, CMPD-ACC then sent … Continue reading Another Oops Killing at Charlotte-Mecklenburg AC & C
Putnam Co Rabies Policy Causing Needless Pet Deaths in WV
Putnam Co in WV has a rabies policy which seems to differ significantly from the state laws regarding rabies quarantine and related protocols. The primary difference for owned pets is that under the Putnam Co policy, any dog, cat or ferret who bites a person is required to be quarantined for 10 days "at the … Continue reading Putnam Co Rabies Policy Causing Needless Pet Deaths in WV
You Must Weigh at Least THIS MUCH to Survive
Which of the following would you think might be factors in determining whether a shelter allows an impounded kitten to live? Veterinary assessment of health Ability to eat without human assistance Available space at the shelter Available space in the shelter's foster home network Potential for owner redemption or adoption If you are an ACO … Continue reading You Must Weigh at Least THIS MUCH to Survive
Revenge Killing at OK Pound
I'm not disputing that this dog owner in OK was in the wrong. Edwin Fry had apparently been letting his little Poodle roam and bother neighbors. When authorities seized his dog, called Buddy Tough, Mr. Fry verbally threatened them with violence. Not wanting to pay the $100 fine (second offense) to redeem his dog, Mr. … Continue reading Revenge Killing at OK Pound
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