The secretive United Animal Coalition, a non-profit contracted to run the pounds in Guilford and Davidson counties in NC, is under investigation by everybody: The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office and the Lexington Police Department, in conjunction with their respective county district attorneys, are investigating animal cruelty and abuse allegations at both shelters, Guilford County officials … Continue reading Animal Shelter Investigations in NC, OK, and CA
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ACO Whistleblower Alleges Cruelty at Baytown Animal Shelter
Warning: Some images at the second link and some material in this post is disturbing. *** When Fox 26 reported on July 9 that police were investigating the Baytown Animal Shelter in Texas, Mike Lester, the Baytown health director in charge of the facility, said police hadn't yet interviewed him for the investigation. He also said no … Continue reading ACO Whistleblower Alleges Cruelty at Baytown Animal Shelter
Dog Owner Alleges Severe Neglect at Detroit Pound
Veronica Seward's dog Major was seized by the city of Detroit last month following a bite incident. Motor City Muckraker chronicles "a series of blunders" by the city regarding the case: Instead of seizing the dog on the day of the bites – June 25 – Animal Control officers waited until June 29. Although they planned … Continue reading Dog Owner Alleges Severe Neglect at Detroit Pound
AL Shelter Under Investigation by Police
In February, the Lawrence Co Commission in Alabama awarded an $80,000 annual AC contract to Bobbie Taylor, whom the county had previously been paying $15 per animal for sheltering services. The controversial decision included an agreement that Ms. Taylor purchase and operate a new shelter within 6 months. She is currently using private property to house … Continue reading AL Shelter Under Investigation by Police
Columbus Co Pound Fined by State for Illegal Pet Killing
In NC, a pet owner filed a lawsuit alleging that the Columbus Co pound killed one of his two impounded dogs before the state mandated 72 hour holding period had expired. He also filed a complaint with the NC Department of Agriculture, responsible for overseeing animal shelters in the state. County Manager Bill Clark defended … Continue reading Columbus Co Pound Fined by State for Illegal Pet Killing
State Finds Person Co Pound in Violation of Law
In 2014, the Person Co pound in NC took in nearly 1800 dogs and cats, killing 62% of them. The county's website provides a link to Petfinder to see adoptable animals. Today on Petfinder, Person Co has 11 animals listed. They're doing the best they can, probably. Or not. Twice in recent days, representatives from … Continue reading State Finds Person Co Pound in Violation of Law
San Diego Co Shelter Vet Files Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit
Dr. Bruce Cauble, a California veterinarian who worked at San Diego County's three shelters since 2002, has filed a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit against the county. Named in the lawsuit is deputy director and medical operations manager David Johnson, a registered veterinary technician who oversees the medical portion of the three county shelters. The lawsuit alleges that … Continue reading San Diego Co Shelter Vet Files Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit
State Investigation Determines Two Injured Cats Left to Suffer at Columbus Co Pound
The troubled Columbus Co pound has received a warning letter from the state of North Carolina indicating that the pound "may be in violation of the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act". After receiving a letter of complaint from rescuers, the state investigated and determined that Columbus Co may have violated the portion of the law which requires … Continue reading State Investigation Determines Two Injured Cats Left to Suffer at Columbus Co Pound
Newkirk, OK: Shotgun Pound
The city of Newkirk, OK used taxpayer money to build a pound on property belonging to a veterinarian. The facility is under the police department and is not open to the public. Pets without collars are held for 3 days and, if unclaimed, are blasted with a shotgun, leaving behind a “bloody mess” according to the … Continue reading Newkirk, OK: Shotgun Pound
Adopters at Miami-Dade Shelter Say They Witnessed Workers Abusing Dog
Lisa Merkin and her son were at Miami-Dade Animal Services last week looking for a dog to adopt. She says they saw a worker outside with a dog on a chokepole. When the dog refused to move, she says a second worker began ramming him repeatedly with a cart, bloodying the dog's face. She screamed at … Continue reading Adopters at Miami-Dade Shelter Say They Witnessed Workers Abusing Dog
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