On April 11, 2013, I spoke with Carrie Crunk, a rescuer in Memphis. She told me that at the public meeting of the pound's advisory board the previous evening, several local advocates were concerned about a pregnant dog at MAS. She says interim director James Rogers reassured concerned citizens that time would be provided to … Continue reading Memphis Pound Refused Local Rescue Willing to Save Pregnant Dog and Pups
Category: animal shelter abuse
Many Contradictory Claims Surround the Campbell Co Pound
The Campbell Co pound in TN has been at the center of a hot mess this month. On April 2, I posted the following on Facebook in response to the e-mails I had been receiving about the pound: Several people have e-mailed me links to a video and petition about the pound in Campbell Co, … Continue reading Many Contradictory Claims Surround the Campbell Co Pound
Alberta SPCA: Improving the Welfare of Horses through Death
In February, the Alberta SPCA seized 58 horses from a Canadian farm: “In addition to suffering from long-term neglect, these horses were not used to being handled,” says Roland Lines, Communications Manager for the Alberta SPCA. “Only four geldings showed evidence of having been ridden, and a large number of the horses were extremely difficult … Continue reading Alberta SPCA: Improving the Welfare of Horses through Death
NYC Pound Fail
Oh NYC ACC, you rascal you. Here is the text (replete with misspellings/typos) from the FB post by Urgent Part 2 - Urgent Death Row Dogs SUPER URGENT 4/9/13 Manhattan Center CHEWY - A0961371 *** POSSIBLE SPINAL INJURY; NEEDS TO LEAVE ASAP *** MALE, CREAM / SILVER, LHASA APSO MIX, 5 yrs STRAY - STRAY … Continue reading NYC Pound Fail
Case Update: MA Junkyard Shelter
Regular readers might remember the post on the Salisbury, MA junkyard dog catchers - a father and daughter team allegedly defrauding taxpayers. One owner described to a local news reporter how the female ACO came into her yard and cut the rope to which her dog was tied. The owner says she tried to reclaim … Continue reading Case Update: MA Junkyard Shelter
Shelter Pet Killing is a Scam
Protecting shelter pets' right to live is the moral duty of every animal welfare group. The killing of healthy/treatable shelter pets by the very groups who claim to be sheltering them is a scam. And tragically, it happens all too often, in both public and private facilities. In July 2012, a reporter in Atlanta exposed … Continue reading Shelter Pet Killing is a Scam
Warren Co Pound in the News Again
The Warren Co pound in TN photographs pets upon intake, like many facilities. The problem in Warren Co is that the animals appear to have been starved and injured after the intake photos and before being pulled by rescue. No one at the pound would speak to the local news but animal advocates speculate that … Continue reading Warren Co Pound in the News Again
Enabling Shelter Pet Suffering: A How-To Guide from Lawrence Co
This dog reportedly died in his cage, never receiving vet care or even having water in his bowl. Read how the "Friends" of the Lawrence Co pound attack the photographer and enable the neglect and suffering at the facility. It sounds like the pets at the Lawrence Co pound need some friends in their corner, … Continue reading Enabling Shelter Pet Suffering: A How-To Guide from Lawrence Co
Petersburg Pound Gets a Task Force
Last month there were allegations of abuse at the Petersburg pound in VA and a promise from a local politician to investigate the claims. Then, I was hopeful. Now, not so much. On March 5, shelter pet advocates attended the Petersburg city council meeting, demanding reform. What they wanted was immediate action to save the … Continue reading Petersburg Pound Gets a Task Force
Case Update: AL Pound Completes Investigation into Kitten Killing; Owner to Sue
Many of you likely remember the story of Porkchop, the lost kitten who was killed by the Mobile Co pound in AL just 9 minutes after a Good Samaritan brought him to the facility in January. Porkchop's owner, Kaitlyn Hughes, has retained an attorney and is seeking justice for her pet: Hughes' attorney has sent … Continue reading Case Update: AL Pound Completes Investigation into Kitten Killing; Owner to Sue
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