The Odessa pound in Texas is a mess. The pound's outrageous recent history includes needlessly killing a beloved pet while blaming the owner, banning rescuers without reasonable cause and violating their First Amendment rights. Although the police department in charge of the pound does not make its statistics available to the public on its website, … Continue reading Citizen Complains after Odessa City Council Rewards Animal Shelter Brutality
Category: animal shelter abuse
OK Pound Shut Down Amid Allegations of Abuse
Animal advocates in Healdton, OK say they have been trying for months to get someone to feed, water and shelter the dogs at the city pound and/or to allow volunteers to help. The police department is in charge of the pound but the only thing the police would reportedly allow the volunteers to do is … Continue reading OK Pound Shut Down Amid Allegations of Abuse
NJ SPCA Finally Takes Action to Help Animals at Troubled Hunterdon Co Shelter
The Hunterdon Humane Shelter contracts with several NJ municipalities to perform animal control services. There have been public allegations of wrongdoing against the shelter for more than a decade. During this time, the shelter's bank account has continued to expand. Hunterdon Humane is now a very wealthy organization but appears to have spent only … Continue reading NJ SPCA Finally Takes Action to Help Animals at Troubled Hunterdon Co Shelter
TN State Board Disciplines Campbell Co Pound
In April 2013, Campbell Co pound employee Brenda Watkins provided sworn testimony to alleged abuse she witnessed. Among the allegations: Pets were killed in their kennels in full view of other animals. Animals were chokepoled and then jabbed in random areas of their body with syringes containing improper dosages of Fatal Plus. Some animals took … Continue reading TN State Board Disciplines Campbell Co Pound
Odessa Pound Kills Beloved Pet, Blames Owner
The Odessa pound in Texas has a poor track record including banning rescuers without reasonable cause and violating their First Amendment rights. Although the police department in charge of the pound does not make its statistics available to the public on its website, one area rescuer cites a kill rate of nearly 85% and claims … Continue reading Odessa Pound Kills Beloved Pet, Blames Owner
No Charges Against Last Hope Cat Kingdom, Sanctuary Re-Opened
Remember when it was reported that Merced Co AC was sending nearly 400 orphaned bottle babies a year to Last Hope Cat Kingdom, a facility allowed by county permit to have just 125 animals? And how Last Hope knew they were literally the last hope for these kittens because if they didn't accept them, AC … Continue reading No Charges Against Last Hope Cat Kingdom, Sanctuary Re-Opened
UPDATED: NY Shelter Worker Charged with Felony Cruelty
A homeless man searching a Long Island gas station dumpster for food on Christmas Eve found a tiny dog. She had been placed in the dumpster in a tied trash bag but apparently was able to chew her way out. He immediately called police to get the dog some help. NBC4 NY identified the man … Continue reading UPDATED: NY Shelter Worker Charged with Felony Cruelty
Do One Thing: Port Lavaca Edition
On Saturday December 7, the high in Port Lavaca, TX was 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The police department runs the pound and houses dogs outdoors in a covered facility. Each kennel has 3 short cement walls and wire fencing at the front.[Port Lavaca police chief James Martinez] said animal control does not have any policies regarding … Continue reading Do One Thing: Port Lavaca Edition
Records Reveal Dog’s Pain and Suffering at Petersburg Pound
Dog #680-13 was impounded by Petersburg Animal Care & Control in VA at approximately 1pm on Saturday, July 27, 2013. His records indicate he was a 2 year old, white, male Shih-Tzu weighing 15 pounds who was "severely matted". There are no notes indicating he received an exam by a veterinarian. Instead, he appears to … Continue reading Records Reveal Dog’s Pain and Suffering at Petersburg Pound
UPDATED: The Word Police are on Duty in Odessa
The police department runs the pound in Odessa, TX. In October, local rescuers complained that the pound was killing pets who had rescue commitments. The city issued a press release in response that basically said the rescuers were lying and come on, we're doing the best we can to get animals the vet care they … Continue reading UPDATED: The Word Police are on Duty in Odessa
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