Category: animal cruelty

Discussion: Yay or Nay on a National Animal Abuse Database?

~ YesBiscuit ~ 40 Comments

Regular readers know that I have long supported the idea of having a national database of animal abusers as a tool for shelters (as well as rescues, breeders and everyone else who gives or sells pets to strangers) to help protect animals.  I believe a brief adoption application, a photo ID (verifying the applicant's name, … Continue reading Discussion: Yay or Nay on a National Animal Abuse Database?

The Public Rallies Around Vandalized Georgia Shelter

~ YesBiscuit ~ 10 Comments

A brick and mortar rescue group called All About Animals in Macon, Georgia suffered a tragedy this month.  On the night of October 16, some person or persons apparently went into the no kill shelter and opened the doors on the pet cages.  When volunteers arrived at the shelter the next morning, they found forty … Continue reading The Public Rallies Around Vandalized Georgia Shelter

Platte Co Prosecutor Refuses to Do His Job to Protect Animals, Cites Insufficient Public Outrage Over Child Rape

~ YesBiscuit ~ 26 Comments

On a lazy Sunday afternoon in July, grandparents, grandkids and other area residents were watching the boats and wildlife on Lake Waukomis in Platte County, Missouri. Suddenly in full view of the public, a man showed up on the dock with a cat in a carrier and proceeded to drown the pet in the lake. … Continue reading Platte Co Prosecutor Refuses to Do His Job to Protect Animals, Cites Insufficient Public Outrage Over Child Rape

Discussion: Is it a good idea to sentence animal abusers to community service in animal shelters?

~ YesBiscuit ~ 15 Comments

From time to time we see reports of judges sentencing animal abusers to work in animal shelters.  A recent example is the case of an Alabama man charged in connection with a dogfighting ring who has been ordered to work 100 hours at the Scottsboro Animal Shelter. I researched the shelter but found very little … Continue reading Discussion: Is it a good idea to sentence animal abusers to community service in animal shelters?

Merced Police Kill 1 or 2 Injured Pets Per Month with 1 or 2 Blasts from a Shotgun

~ YesBiscuit ~ 40 Comments

In Merced, CA, police officers are tasked with picking up dead and injured pets in the road. What they do with those animals has recently been made public by the Merced Sun Star: Dead pets over 35 pounds are taken to Merced County Animal Control for disposal Dead pets under 35 pounds are placed in … Continue reading Merced Police Kill 1 or 2 Injured Pets Per Month with 1 or 2 Blasts from a Shotgun

Humane Society of Fremont Co Under Investigation by State of CO

~ YesBiscuit ~ 21 Comments

Canon City contracts the Humane Society of Fremont County in Colorado for animal control.  In 2012, the Humane Society of Fremont Co had a roughly 56% live release rate for dogs and cats.  The state report includes a category called "Other" to list animals described as "missing, stolen, etc." and the facility listed 464 dogs … Continue reading Humane Society of Fremont Co Under Investigation by State of CO

CT Animal Control Officer Charged with Animal Cruelty

~ YesBiscuit ~ 10 Comments

The Wolcott police department in CT runs the local pound.  After shelter workers and citizens complained that the animals were being mistreated by Joseph Ouimet, the town's ACO, the police chief advised Mr. Ouimet that a camera was being installed at the facility.  This is the point when a smart animal abuser would have thought, … Continue reading CT Animal Control Officer Charged with Animal Cruelty

Billy Stewart Sentenced for Torturing Pets While Employed at Memphis Pound

~ YesBiscuit ~ 45 Comments

Billy Stewart, convicted in June of four felony counts of animal cruelty for torturing animals in the kill room at MAS has been sentenced by judge Paula Skahan.  WREG reports: Count 1-  2 years of which he must serve at least at 30% Count 2- 2 years of which he must serve at least30% consecutively … Continue reading Billy Stewart Sentenced for Torturing Pets While Employed at Memphis Pound