Some of you may have been following the story of "Oreo", a Pitbull mix in NY who survived terrible cruelty thanks to the care of the ASPCA. On Friday, the ASPCA euthanized her due to aggression:Because adoption was not an option, the ASPCA looked at placing Oreo in a long-term resident facility. However, because of … Continue reading ASPCA Euthanizes "Oreo"
Category: animal cruelty
NY Woman Accused of Torturing Pets
After Sharon McDonough's eldest son turned her in to authorities, 5 dogs and a cat were found in terrible condition in filthy cages at her home. The remains of 20 dogs were excavated from the backyard and are being checked for microchips. Local residents whose pets have gone missing in past are fearful they may … Continue reading NY Woman Accused of Torturing Pets
Search Warrant for Memphis Animal Shelter
According to the search warrant served on the Memphis Animal Shelter (pdf) Puppy #199287 was admitted on August 18, 2009. Her records indicate she is a friendly pup and specify that she was to be held for a pending court case involving animal cruelty. Sadly, she ended up as evidence in a completely different cruelty … Continue reading Search Warrant for Memphis Animal Shelter
Memphis Animal Shelter Abuse Photos
:::LANGUAGE WARNING::::ALERT:::etc.This pup was brought into the Memphis Animal Shelter on August 18, 2009:This is the same pup on September 4. She was found dead in her cage:Fuckity fuck fuck.This was not a one off case. This shit has allegedly been going on for a long, long time.I wonder if they're feeding the dogs NOW?I … Continue reading Memphis Animal Shelter Abuse Photos
Home is Where the Heart is
If you have dogs, you probably step outside without a coat and sensible shoes like I often do. It might be to fill a water bucket or scoop the yard or let a dog out to potty at 3 a.m. Whatever the reason, you know that chill that hits you at certain times of the … Continue reading Home is Where the Heart is
More on Memphis Animal Shelter Cruelty
The Memphis Animal Shelter raided by law enforcement this week has been returned to the city's control. Whistleblowers have reportedly been complaining about cruelty at the shelter for a long time:Cindy Marx-Sanders, who was appointed to the shelter's advisory board by then-Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery, spent a year before her appointment and the two … Continue reading More on Memphis Animal Shelter Cruelty
Troubled TN Shelter Raided by Authorities
Sheriff's deputies in Shelby Co, TN executed a search warrant this week at the Memphis Animal Shelter:According to the search warrant, "detectives have learned that some animals have been deprived of food and water while at the Memphis Animal Shelter," and while in the shelter's care, "some dogs have been starved to the point of … Continue reading Troubled TN Shelter Raided by Authorities
97 Dogs Seized in Laurens Co, GA
A CNN crew tagged along on a police raid of a rural property in GA where authorities suspected dogs may have been used in dogfighting. (Video of the raid here.) The owner has been charged with animal cruelty and CNN reports the dogs are being evaluated by Vets for physical signs of dogfighting. Most of … Continue reading 97 Dogs Seized in Laurens Co, GA
12 Seized Pitbulls Killed in NY
Authorities in Buffalo NY seized 25 Pitbulls this month in an alleged dogfighting ring bust. The Buffalo City Animal Shelter has now killed 12 of the dogs. Of the remaining dogs, there is a litter of 8 pups.I did not find any information on whether the dogs received evaluations by qualified individuals prior to being … Continue reading 12 Seized Pitbulls Killed in NY
Fail, Six Ways from Sunday
I often say that most of us in SC are normal people - we just don't make the national news. I'm not sure if this story has gone national but it generally qualifies:After running over a dog on a rural road in McClellanville on Thursday morning, the driver of a pickup truck tried to “put … Continue reading Fail, Six Ways from Sunday
