When I last posted about Amarillo pound in Texas, it was to share a news article containing a horrific video which appeared to depict a dog being cruelly killed in violation of state law. The resulting police investigation appears to have been turned over to a grand jury for additional investigation. The city has announced … Continue reading Video Allegedly Taken at Amarillo Pound Shows Caged Cat Being Harmed
Category: animal shelter abuse
Chicago Pound Oops-Kills One Dog, Chokepoles Another to Death
The long troubled Chicago pound is again in the news - and not in the Good News column. An article in the Chicago Sun-Times states that Chance, a stray dog at the pound who was slated for rescue, was killed because "a city employee neglected to put the dog on a do-not-kill list." Oops. Pro … Continue reading Chicago Pound Oops-Kills One Dog, Chokepoles Another to Death
Nashville’s Faux Rescue of 38 Dogs Represents Years of Failure
Bad: Earlier this month, Metro police in Nashville arrested six people in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. While raiding the home of Michael A. Davis, one of the six charged, police discovered dozens of chained pitbull type dogs in the yard. Some of the dogs were emaciated and others had open wounds (photos of … Continue reading Nashville’s Faux Rescue of 38 Dogs Represents Years of Failure
Amarillo Pound Under Investigation, Video Depicting Abuse Surfaces
The director and assistant director at the long troubled Amarillo pound in Texas have been on paid administrative leave for the past 2 weeks while local police investigate allegations of improper pet killings. Texas law (Sec. 821.052.) dictates shelter staff follow the current American Veterinary Medical Association's Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals. The AVMA's 2013 publication states … Continue reading Amarillo Pound Under Investigation, Video Depicting Abuse Surfaces
Summary of 2012 Undercover Police Report on Memphis Pound
The following is my summary of the animal cruelty observed by a Memphis police detective who worked undercover at the Memphis pound in late 2011 and early 2012. Read the full report here. Warning: This material ranges from disturbing to fucking atrocious. And I'm putting that as diplomatically as I can. Proceed with caution. *** … Continue reading Summary of 2012 Undercover Police Report on Memphis Pound
Cruelty Allegations against Franklin Co Dog Pound
The Franklin Co dog pound in Ohio killed more than 40% of the dogs in its care in 2012. Among the thousands killed by the pound each year are dogs who don't pass a behavioral test administered by the staff. The pound's assistant director, Deborah Finelli, e-mailed a local reporter regarding the process: “To be selected for … Continue reading Cruelty Allegations against Franklin Co Dog Pound
Hillsborough Co Describes the Needless Suffering and Death of a Mama Dog and Her Pups as a “Distraction” from “Progress”
The troubled Hillsborough Co pound in FL has placed a veterinarian on administrative leave after she allegedly left a pregnant dog to suffer and her puppies to die. The pregnant mixed breed dog was impounded on Saturday and the ACO informed the vet tech upon intake that the dog appeared to be in labor and … Continue reading Hillsborough Co Describes the Needless Suffering and Death of a Mama Dog and Her Pups as a “Distraction” from “Progress”
Sheriff Investigating Allegations of Cruelty at Vermilion Parish Pound
When we checked in with Vermilion Parish Rabies Control in LA last week, the director was killing all cats deemed feral, killing pets before their legally mandated 4 day holding period expired, and killing pets tagged for rescue - all with the support of local politicians who appear to be too lazy to do their jobs … Continue reading Sheriff Investigating Allegations of Cruelty at Vermilion Parish Pound
Update on Gallia Co Dog Wardens Charged with Cruelty
The 57 cruelty charges against 3 current and former Gallia Co dog wardens in Ohio stem from illegal killing protocols at the Gallia Co pound according to Gallipolis city solicitor Adam Salisbury. Specifically at issue is the allegation that the wardens were injecting sodium pentobarbital into a shoulder or hip muscle of shelter pets before … Continue reading Update on Gallia Co Dog Wardens Charged with Cruelty
Town of Hempstead Kills Owned Pets, Owners File Lawsuit
Last month, 2 mixed breed dogs called Cici and Yankee escaped their yard and went for a run around the neighborhood in Long Island, NY. Both were known by neighbors to be friendly and playful. But apparently any loose animal that looks like a Pitbull type dog in Nassau Co warrants the summoning of the National … Continue reading Town of Hempstead Kills Owned Pets, Owners File Lawsuit
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