A concerned shelter pet advocate contacted Maricopa Co Animal Care & Control in AZ last month regarding the photo posted online of a Chihuahua being held down with a chokepole. This was the response received: On Sep 20, 2012, at 10:59 AM, Karen Dickey - ACSX <KDickey@mail.maricopa.gov> wrote: Thank you for your concern. Unfortunately, Maricopa County … Continue reading The “Irresponsible Public” Seeks Justice for Dog Killed by Maricopa Co
Category: animal shelter abuse
Sorry Maricopa Co, Yes Photo
Dog ID #3203257 was impounded by Maricopa Co Animal Care & Control in AZ as a stray on September 15, 2012 at 3:40 pm. The Chihuahua did not receive any vaccinations or flea treatment, nor was she weighed or even scanned for a microchip because according to her shelter records, she was "very aggressive". The … Continue reading Sorry Maricopa Co, Yes Photo
Fire Up the Cupcake Machine: Another Dungeon Ignored by HSUS
There is currently some online drama surrounding the Humane Society of Richmond Co in NC. The basic issue appears to involve money and has the board threatening to terminate its animal control contract with the county. E-mails and Facebook postings are circulating stating basically that 250 pets at the HSRC have until October 31 to … Continue reading Fire Up the Cupcake Machine: Another Dungeon Ignored by HSUS
Of Dungeons and Dragons
I happened upon a KY shelter dog's photo on Facebook this morning which caught my eye. So I began flipping through the photo album of the dogs at the Taylor Co pound until I found myself searching the desk drawer for a pencil sharp enough to gouge out my eyes. I am thankful there are … Continue reading Of Dungeons and Dragons
Newborn Kittens Killed at MAS
Newborn kittens can not regulate their own body temperatures and require a source of warmth. If they are not stimulated to void their body waste, they suffer from both great pain and toxic build-up. And orphans can not eat on their own so must be bottle (or tube) fed every 4 hours. If they are … Continue reading Newborn Kittens Killed at MAS
Case Update: McCracken Co Humane Society
The two employees at the McCracken Co Humane Society in KY who were charged in connection with improper pet killing and falsifying records have had their day in court. Beau Anderson pleaded guilty to 9 counts of animal cruelty last week and received a one year sentence, most of which is probated. He began serving … Continue reading Case Update: McCracken Co Humane Society
Humane Society of Yuma Turns Away Lost Dog’s Owner Then Oops-Kills Dog
The Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) in Arizona holds animal control contracts with multiple municipalities. The pound promises on its website that every dog will get a toy, a bed and at least 45 minutes of outdoor time every day. And: In the event that an animal is suffering and at the end of its … Continue reading Humane Society of Yuma Turns Away Lost Dog’s Owner Then Oops-Kills Dog
Online Reports of Kitten Left to Suffer at Tipton Co Pound
A reader alerted me to this post on Facebook and the subsequent ChipIn set up to fund rescue of this kitten. Assuming the posted information is accurate, a mama cat was recently impounded with her litter of kittens at the Tipton Co pound in TN. It appears one of kittens had a leg partially chewed … Continue reading Online Reports of Kitten Left to Suffer at Tipton Co Pound
Shelter Employee Hurts Dog, Faces Consequences
A union employee at an animal shelter was caught on internal security video hurting a dog. I know those of you who follow the atrocities at the Memphis pound are probably rolling your eyes and yawning - or maybe even nodding off by now because it's something you've seen too many times to count and … Continue reading Shelter Employee Hurts Dog, Faces Consequences
MAS Workers, Now Fired, Admit to Torturing Animals
Warning: Details of cruelty to animals may be too disturbing for some readers. Two of the three former employees at the Memphis pound charged with animal cruelty have pleaded guilty after being caught on videotape tormenting animals in the kill room. The following description of one act of cruelty is from the Commercial Appeal. (Note: … Continue reading MAS Workers, Now Fired, Admit to Torturing Animals
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