Many readers will remember former director Matthew Pepper's numerous you-are-not-seeing-what-you-are-seeing explanations for the webcam horrors observed during his time at the Memphis pound. When it became evident that many people in Memphis failed to appreciate these explanations, Matthew Pepper went to Bernalillo Co NM to try his material on a new audience. A whistleblower went … Continue reading Matthew Pepper’s Warped Explanation
Category: animal shelter abuse
Cruelty at the Denver Pound
A Denver ACO named Jennifer Mooney was convicted of animal cruelty this week in connection with a July 2010 incident in which two dogs in her van suffered in the heat for hours. One dog died and the other was at the seizure stage which precedes death in cases of hyperthermia. The two charges of … Continue reading Cruelty at the Denver Pound
G-L-O-R-I-A Doing G-R-E-A-T!
Pets Alive tweeted some updates and photos of Gloria, the poor kitty with the broken leg who was left to sit at the NYC pound for weeks without care: Gloria is doing very well! So well that we think she can go to her forever home this week. She is eating well and starting to … Continue reading G-L-O-R-I-A Doing G-R-E-A-T!
Another Year, Another Failing Grade for Sutter Co Pound
The Sutter County Animal Control shelter in CA has been in the ditch for years. This is not a matter of opinion but rather the conclusion drawn by multiple reports on the pound. In 2007, the county paid a consulting firm called Citygate more than $55 grand for an evaluation of the place. They got … Continue reading Another Year, Another Failing Grade for Sutter Co Pound
Fat Cat Catches a Cold at NYC Pound
This is Kootie - a neutered male cat, age 7. His owner died and someone brought him to NYC ACC on January 4, 2012 so he could be cared for until adopted by a new owner. Reader Daniela brought him to my attention last month. Kootie's initial exam at the pound indicated that he had … Continue reading Fat Cat Catches a Cold at NYC Pound
Report on Niagara Co SPCA
A report detailing the results of an investigation done by the SPCA Serving Erie County into allegations of wrongdoing against the Niagara County SPCA in NY has been published. Here are some of the points included in that report. The shelter's software was not being used fully and records were incomplete. The director had attended … Continue reading Report on Niagara Co SPCA
Shelter Directors Say the Darndest Things
It's award season. Don't worry, if you just can't make up your mind on which quote is most deserving, you can vote for more than one. Your choices are: In response to the public outcry over the revelation that the Jackson Co pound kills some pets without ever checking them for microchips, director Colleen Macuk … Continue reading Shelter Directors Say the Darndest Things
The Cameron Co Pound Would Give Edgar Allan Poe Nightmares
Cameron Co Animal Control in Texas picks up strays and does quarantine holds at its facility. I had to dig around to find this document but apparently in 2010, the facility had a 1% adoption rate. That is, of the 2611 animals the county took in, 27 were adopted/rescued. The county killed 2158 animals, 17 … Continue reading The Cameron Co Pound Would Give Edgar Allan Poe Nightmares
Need Help Reporting a Possible Crime in NYC
I believe a crime may have occurred with regard to Gloria, a NYC cat whose badly broken leg you see on an x-ray above. While there is no way to know how her leg was broken, we do know some facts, courtesy of John Sibley's blog, and it is within those facts that I believe … Continue reading Need Help Reporting a Possible Crime in NYC
Jackson Co Animal Control Kills Microchipped Pets
Jackson Co Animal Control in Oregon had a live release rate in 2010 of just 36%. Its vision statement on its website begins: Our Vision: A time when Jackson County neighborhoods will be safe from the dangers and nuisances of irresponsible pet ownership. Notably missing is Jackson Co pet owners' vision for a time when … Continue reading Jackson Co Animal Control Kills Microchipped Pets
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