Teddy's Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization in Findlay, OH. On October 28, 2012, a volunteer named Timothy Mompher intentionally broke a kitten's neck at the shelter. He has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty. His attorney claims that he did so at the direction of the former manager, Missy VanWormer. The kitten was sick and … Continue reading Volunteer at Private Shelter Killed Kitten, Charged with Misdemeanor
Category: animal shelter abuse
VA Beach Pound Leaves Dog Outside to Freeze to Death
Virginia Beach AC is run by the police department. In a media release posted on the police department's website yesterday, it was reported that on February 18, "a volunteer with the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center found a deceased, male Pit Bull dog in an outdoor dog run area." It goes on to … Continue reading VA Beach Pound Leaves Dog Outside to Freeze to Death
Was it in writing? Why yes, it was.
Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge, LA has a troubled history. Although the pound's director resigned in December, it doesn't look like there have been any significant changes at CAA, at least not as far as pet killing and cover-up are concerned. Meet Kodak, a male cat at CAA who had rescue and back-up rescue … Continue reading Was it in writing? Why yes, it was.
The Irresponsible Public Helps Reunite a Family in Memphis
A reader who visited the Memphis pound this month was waiting in the lobby when she saw a senior citizen holding a small dog with grey around the muzzle at the payment window. The man was telling the MAS employee, "But I don't have the money, I don't get my check until the end of … Continue reading The Irresponsible Public Helps Reunite a Family in Memphis
More Asshattery & Stupidity
MAS, for short. The two employees who watched dogs and cats being tortured and killed by three other employees (2 now convicted, 1 trial pending) are still on the job. They saw dogs being hanged, cats being stomped and other horrific crimes against animals and never said a word. This is not new information. And … Continue reading More Asshattery & Stupidity
Fraud Against Taxpayers of Salisbury
The seaside town of Salisbury, MA is home to about 8300 people. The town contracts Harold Congdon to serve as ACO and to operate a dog pound. Mr. Congdon and his daughter, Tina Boucher, pick up stray and lost dogs in Salisbury and bring them to a junkyard owned by Mr. Congdon. The dogs are … Continue reading Fraud Against Taxpayers of Salisbury
Petersburg Pound Under Investigation
In March 2008, the Petersburg pound was inspected by the state of VA and found to be non-compliant in several areas. These included a failure to properly wash the food and water bowls daily, failure to clean the facility properly, failure to use the isolation room properly, deficiencies in the AC vehicle which precluded animals … Continue reading Petersburg Pound Under Investigation
Allegations of Animal Cruelty at MI Shelter
In 2011, the Wexford Co Animal Shelter in MI killed 44% of the pets in its care. The 2012 statistics have not yet been published by the state but the county definitely continued killing pets last year. The method by which those pets were killed was the subject of a contentious public meeting with county … Continue reading Allegations of Animal Cruelty at MI Shelter
More on Caged Dogs Shot to Death in CA Shelter/Action Alert
(Read the previous post for background.) A source tells me the 5 dogs had been surrendered to the Selma shelter for "euthanasia" due to aggression. If that is accurate, it raises a number of other issues. Was it dog aggression, human aggression, or something else? There was apparently just one owner for all 5 dogs. … Continue reading More on Caged Dogs Shot to Death in CA Shelter/Action Alert
CA Police Officer Shoots Caged Dogs to Death
Selma, CA is one of the many cities where the pound falls under the police department. Selma Police Chief Myron Dyck says "that the record of the Selma Animal Shelter speaks for itself," citing a live release rate in excess of 98% for 2012. I am guessing there is a relationship with volunteers and other … Continue reading CA Police Officer Shoots Caged Dogs to Death
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