On February 14, the assistant warden at the Gallia Co pound in OH allegedly killed 11 dogs via heartstick without proper sedation. Ohio code states that heartstick may only be used “on a sedated or unconscious animal”. The Gallia Co sheriff investigated the matter and the assistant dog warden was reassigned to a different county department … Continue reading Three OH Dog Wardens Charged with Animal Cruelty
Category: animal shelter abuse
Stockton Pound Sued for Killing Animals Illegally
Last month, a couple whose dog had been impounded by the Stockton pound in CA spoke to the city council about their experience. Their microchipped, neutered, vaccinated dog had escaped through a gate accidentally left open in their yard. When the owners, both newly unemployed, tried to reclaim their pet, the Stockton pound demanded $180. The … Continue reading Stockton Pound Sued for Killing Animals Illegally
Vermilion Parish Director Kills Dogs Tagged for Rescue Because She Can
Vermilion Parish Rabies Control in LA does not adopt animals to the public. It functions primarily as a pet killing facility while allowing rescue groups to save some animals - unless the director decides she feels like killing those animals too. Last week a group called Animal Aid of Vermilion Area had exchanged e-mails with Vermilion … Continue reading Vermilion Parish Director Kills Dogs Tagged for Rescue Because She Can
Saginaw Co Faces State Hearing Regarding Mistreatment of Shelter Animals
When I last wrote about the Saginaw Co pound in MI, it was to praise the local advocates who stood up for the animals being neglected at the pound, even after then-director Val McCullough instituted retaliatory policy changes in an attempt to stifle their efforts. That was in August 2012. Ms. McCullough quit in the … Continue reading Saginaw Co Faces State Hearing Regarding Mistreatment of Shelter Animals
Medina Co Kills Microchipped Dog
When shelters kill lost pets whose owners are trying to find them and it makes the news, shelter directors often attempt to blame the owner, stating that the pet should have been microchipped. The implication being that if the pet had been chipped, the shelter would have called the contact information associated with the chip … Continue reading Medina Co Kills Microchipped Dog
“Human Error” Blamed for Oops-Killing in Prince George’s Co
Prince George's County in MD has had a body shape based ban on dogs since 1997. Like every other similar ban, it tears families apart and offers no benefit of any kind. But Prince George's Co continues to uphold the ban. Because AHHH Pitbulls! When a bully breed type dog was surrendered at the Prince … Continue reading “Human Error” Blamed for Oops-Killing in Prince George’s Co
VA Pound Kills Injured Stray Dog Despite Available Foster and Vet Care
In 2012, the Chesapeake pound in VA took in 3724 animals and put 54% of them into trash bags. In December 2012, taxpayers bought a new $10 million building for the facility. But the needless killing has continued. Earlier this month, volunteer Lauren Sanders, who regularly photographs pets at the Chesapeake pound and networks them … Continue reading VA Pound Kills Injured Stray Dog Despite Available Foster and Vet Care
AL Newspaper Reports Allegations of Cruelty Against Dogs Impounded by City Animal Control
Warning: The first link in this post contains graphic images and descriptions of dead dogs which may be too disturbing for some readers. The second link covers the same story but is far less graphic and does not contain any photos. There is a video at that link which I have not watched so exercise … Continue reading AL Newspaper Reports Allegations of Cruelty Against Dogs Impounded by City Animal Control
Rowan Co ACO Accused of Abusing Then Gassing Injured Pet
On January 9, a Good Samaritan in NC came across a dog who had been severely injured after being hit by a car and called 911. Dispatchers called an ACO from the Rowan Co pet killing facility. By the time the ACO arrived on scene, owner Jennifer Ridgell had been located and was crying over … Continue reading Rowan Co ACO Accused of Abusing Then Gassing Injured Pet
Advocates Call for Hawkins Co Humane Society President’s Ouster, President Locks Them Out of Election
The Hawkins Co Humane Society in TN states on its Petfinder page that it's a "501c3 shelter". As of this posting, there are no Hawkins Co HS animals listed on Petfinder for adoption. I was unable to find a website for the organization. Animal advocates have been concerned about conditions at the shelter and a … Continue reading Advocates Call for Hawkins Co Humane Society President’s Ouster, President Locks Them Out of Election
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