That pillar of animal care and control, the Chicago pound, is once again pillaring all over the animals. Pound staff brought 14 dogs to the Chicago Wolves hockey game for an adoption event on Saturday, April 18. A dog called Missy was reportedly "having problems" at the event and was taken out to a cage … Continue reading Chicago Pound Leaves Dog in a Van for 5 Days
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Good Ol’ Boys in KY Forced to Suspend One of Their Own at the Pound
The Bullitt Co pound in Kentucky is run by ACO Jimmy Miller. Miller was suspended last week by the county due to alleged violations of the employee handbook. Delsie Williams, a female employee, told WDRB that Miller, who kills animals at the pound, left a dog in a garbage bag in front of the freezer … Continue reading Good Ol’ Boys in KY Forced to Suspend One of Their Own at the Pound
Florida Pound Oops-Kills Pregnant Dog Tagged by Rescue
A rescue group had committed to saving a pregnant dog called Rosie at the Sumter Co pound in Florida this week. But pound staff killed her because of a clerical error. She was supposed to be on the save list but got put on the kill list instead. Oops: A mistake was made by a very … Continue reading Florida Pound Oops-Kills Pregnant Dog Tagged by Rescue
TN Pound Closed, Worker Suspended After Dog Found Alive in Freezer
Note: You never know how images of a dead animal or a live animal who has been hurt, neglected, or otherwise abused will affect people. Although I make an effort to avoid these images when possible, I have seen too many in the course of writing this blog. Some are extremely graphic, others less so. … Continue reading TN Pound Closed, Worker Suspended After Dog Found Alive in Freezer
More Tragic Cases of Veterinary “Care” at the Memphis Pound
Puppy ID #275425 was impounded as a stray by MAS on February 27, 2015. Her age was estimated as 8 weeks and she weighed just 7 pounds. Her intake condition was listed as "poor". Records indicate she was unable to bear full weight on her right rear leg due to a dislocated hip. There was … Continue reading More Tragic Cases of Veterinary “Care” at the Memphis Pound
State Report: Lawton Pound Sucks but More Importantly, Facebook Sucks Worse
The Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners conducted an investigation into allegations of neglect and other wrongdoing at the Lawton pound at the request of the city manager. The 464 page report starts out with a page titled "Conspiracy and Connection of Defendants". On one side of the chart featured on this page is a … Continue reading State Report: Lawton Pound Sucks but More Importantly, Facebook Sucks Worse
Case Update: Former Pound Director Charged with Felony Cruelty
Pete Brock, the recently fired director of the Martin Co pound in NC, has been arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty. This is in addition to the charge he was already facing regarding alleged threats made to a former co-worker. The new charge was filed as the result of an investigation stemming from a February … Continue reading Case Update: Former Pound Director Charged with Felony Cruelty
Genesee Co Pound and Director Named in Whistleblower Lawsuit
The long troubled Genesee Co AC pound in Flint, MI took in 5168 dogs and cats in 2013, killing 3246 of them - a kill rate of 63%. (The 2014 reports haven't been posted yet.) In early January 2015, the county hired Paul Wallace as pound director and Karen Dombrowski as deputy director. Ms. Dombrowski was fired … Continue reading Genesee Co Pound and Director Named in Whistleblower Lawsuit
Witness Tells of Botched Killings at Killeen Pound, Police Claim No Witnesses
The pound in Killeen, TX has been no safe haven for lost and homeless animals: In late January 2014, former manager Stacie Sherva was fired after allegations surfaced regarding poor sanitary conditions, injured animals left in cages without veterinary care or pain medication, and the adoption of sick dogs and cats. Volunteers who have helped … Continue reading Witness Tells of Botched Killings at Killeen Pound, Police Claim No Witnesses
Video Shows Dog Being Abused at Hesperia Pound
A video posted online shows a whimpering dog being dragged by a leash around the neck at the Hesperia pound in CA: The video was reportedly taken by a member of the public who was looking for her lost dog at the pound when she saw what appears to be one staff member dragging a … Continue reading Video Shows Dog Being Abused at Hesperia Pound
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