Snipped from the kennel papers of the era, these brief mentions of what is now referred to as animal control give us a view to the origins and evolution of the practice. And while I in no way wish to defend the mass cruelty and killing inflicted upon stray dogs, I feel it's important to … Continue reading Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1887 – 1889
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Late 19th Century Fox Terrier Gossip
Warning: Descriptions of animal harm in this post. Fox terrier image via Pexels Forest and Stream (1873 - 1930), the weekly publication devoted to hunting, fishing, conservation, dogs, etc., had an arch enemy: the American Kennel Club. In a nutshell, the two organizations had competing registries for purebred dogs and Forest and Stream objected to … Continue reading Late 19th Century Fox Terrier Gossip
Peddler of Lies
The pictures you post on social media to sell your puppies: Images above screengrabbed via Google from an apparently deleted Facebook page titled Diane's Yorkies of Oasis. The dogs used to produce those puppies found by the sheriff's department when serving a search warrant at the home: Above images by Idaho Humane Society At the … Continue reading Peddler of Lies
A Need to Do Better with Animal Hoarding Cases
Animal hoarding is classified as a mental illness and may need to be considered its own type of illness, rather than a subtype of general hoarding disorder. Characterized by a compulsion to obtain and keep more animals than the person is capable of caring for, oftentimes both the person's and the animals' health are neglected. Animals … Continue reading A Need to Do Better with Animal Hoarding Cases
Palm Beach County Animals in Danger
Some apparently terrible people have evacuated Palm Beach County ahead of Hurricane Irma and left their animals tied to trees and cars. Local ACOs are rescuing as many as possible but also asking the public to take in any animals they see left outside. And in an effort to reduce the shelter population in order … Continue reading Palm Beach County Animals in Danger
Manly Men Totally Not Compensating for Anything Hope to Kill Baby Bears in Alaska Thanks to GOP
You and I and all American taxpayers fund 16 wildlife refuges in Alaska representing 85% of our country's federal wildlife refuges. So we all - not just Alaskans - have a vested interest in the management of these 76 million acres. For years, Alaskan state officials have been asking the feds for permission to extend … Continue reading Manly Men Totally Not Compensating for Anything Hope to Kill Baby Bears in Alaska Thanks to GOP
While Sandy Suffered, Rescue Group Exploited Him
I'm for no kill. I'm for rescue. But this is neither. The SPCA Los Angeles conducted an investigation into the care of a cat named Sandy based upon a tip. Sandy lived in a warehouse rescue facility operated by Furrever Grateful Rescue (FGR) in Long Beach, CA. Medical records indicate FGR began taking Sandy to … Continue reading While Sandy Suffered, Rescue Group Exploited Him
120 Animals Seized in Hoke Co, ASPCA Swoops In
A veterinarian in Hoke Co, NC filed a report with police after euthanizing a horse, reportedly for malnutrition. The sheriff's office obtained a warrant for the property, where a rescuer had been housing animals saved from pet killing facilities, and found approximately 120 animals, including horses, dogs, cats, goats and birds: Hoke County Sheriff Hubert … Continue reading 120 Animals Seized in Hoke Co, ASPCA Swoops In
The Worst Deja Vu Ever
This again. A man thought to be a potential adopter visited the Brookhaven Animal Rescue League in Mississippi on Friday, asked to see the cats, then allegedly beat one to a pulp before leaving. The guy was unsupervised as all the staff and vols at the private shelter were chasing a loose dog. The three … Continue reading The Worst Deja Vu Ever
Rowan Co ACO on Paid Leave During State Investigation
The American Veterinary Medical Association states that cats should be microchipped "by a licensed veterinarian or under supervision of a licensed veterinarian" via subcutaneous injection in the area between the shoulder blades. I don't know whether the terrible Rowan Co pound in NC follows the recommendations of the AVMA regarding microchipping but since the procedure is … Continue reading Rowan Co ACO on Paid Leave During State Investigation