The sheriff's office runs the pound in Putnam Co, Florida. The website states "the shelter is on N Highway 17, at the landfill." I reached out to the sheriff's office for comment after seeing this photo posted on Facebook: I haven't yet received a response from the sheriff's office but if I do, I will … Continue reading How Would Your Pet Fare If Impounded by Putnam County Animal Services?
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The Rest of the Country Disdains the South Because of Places Like Union Co, NC
Wanda Sue Larson, a Union Co Department of Social Services child-protection investigations supervisor, and Dorian Lee Harper, an emergency room nurse, had 4 adopted children and a foster child living at their North Carolina home: [Union Co] Sheriff Cathey said all five children in the home slept on the floor in a single bedroom, where … Continue reading The Rest of the Country Disdains the South Because of Places Like Union Co, NC
Lafourche Parish Veterinarian Alleges Pound Director Allows Pets to Suffer
The LaFourche Parish Animal Shelter in LA is open from 9am - 3:30pm four days a week, closed on Wednesdays and weekends. Lionel de la Houssaye has been the parish vet since May. He recently sent a letter to the parish council regarding his concerns about pound director Kelli Toups: In his letter, de la … Continue reading Lafourche Parish Veterinarian Alleges Pound Director Allows Pets to Suffer
Bridgeport Police Department Appears to Violate State Law in Neglect of Shelter Dog
The Bridgeport police department runs the city pound in Connecticut. A 5 pound dog called Gizmo was brought to the Bridgeport pound as a stray on October 7 with a splint on one of his forelegs. The Connecticut Post reports that under state law, the pound was required to either take Gizmo to the city … Continue reading Bridgeport Police Department Appears to Violate State Law in Neglect of Shelter Dog
Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Medina Co Edition
The Medina County Animal Shelter in Ohio gasses cats. Apparently they don't have enough cats to gas already so the staff is actively getting more - by setting traps in the shelter parking lot. Here is a portion of the MCAS kill log for July 2013, obtained via FOIA request: Neither of these cats were … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Medina Co Edition
Case Update: Allegations of Neglect at AZ Pound
After veterinarian Carol Burke filed a complaint with the city accusing the Bisbee Animal Shelter of “a pattern of criminal neglect” in August, city manager Steve Pauken asked the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office to investigate. In September, Pauken was quoted as saying, “There is no imminent danger involved here.” This week, KGUN9-TV has an update … Continue reading Case Update: Allegations of Neglect at AZ Pound
Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals: Fox Valley Humane Edition
Appleton, WI - Betsy Quaintance and her daughter Allie found a very scared female Beagle wearing a collar but no tags on October 20, 2013. Once they gained the dog's trust, she was very affectionate and appreciative of the food and love they gave her. The women suspected she was a lost pet and took … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals: Fox Valley Humane Edition
Escambia County Pound: Oops, Oops, Oops
The Escambia Co pound in Florida can't stop oops-killing owned pets. Two months ago they oops-killed Cowgirl, then a few weeks later they oops-killed Maggie. Yesterday, a report surfaced of a third lost pet being oops-killed by Escambia County. Details are sketchy but apparently the dog had been impounded as a stray, held at the … Continue reading Escambia County Pound: Oops, Oops, Oops
Animals Suffer and Die from Neglect at Indiana Pound
The police department oversees the city animal control pound in Lawrence, Indiana. The facility is staffed by one full time ACO. On Tuesday, police responded to a report of vandalism at the pound and found that several windows had been broken. They also found that the pets in the facility were dying from neglect. Covered … Continue reading Animals Suffer and Die from Neglect at Indiana Pound
Humane Society of New Braunfels Area Claims Puppy is Possessed, Kills Him
From the mission statement page on the website of the Humane Society of New Braunfels Area in Texas: We house animals for Comal County and the City of New Braunfels. [...] Through the ceaseless efforts of our professional staff, our primary goal is to awaken the true humanity and compassion of the citizens in our … Continue reading Humane Society of New Braunfels Area Claims Puppy is Possessed, Kills Him
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