(Warning: graphic images and descriptions at links.) When a potential adopter, Abe Thomas, visited the Idabel pound in Oklahoma on Tuesday, he found a cage containing three dogs - one was dead and being eaten by the other two, who appeared to be starving. He says the dogs had no food or water and "were … Continue reading Starving Dogs Cannibalize Dead Kennel Mate in OK Pound
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Rhode Island Pound Closed, ACOs Suspended Amidst Police Investigation
The Woonsocket, Rhode Island police department is in charge of supervising the local pound. On Tuesday the pound was closed indefinitely and its two ACOs suspended without pay pending a police investigation: City solicitor Michael Marcello told NBC 10 an anonymous tip in November prompted Woonsocket police to launch an investigation into allegations that food and other … Continue reading Rhode Island Pound Closed, ACOs Suspended Amidst Police Investigation
Dallas Pound Secretly Kills Four Dogs Slated for Rescue
Dallas Animal Services functions primarily as a pet killing facility, killing more than half of the animals taken in last year. You don't earn the moniker "pet killing facility" without putting forth some effort - specifically, killing most of the animals in your care. There is not going to be a whole lot in the … Continue reading Dallas Pound Secretly Kills Four Dogs Slated for Rescue
City of Irvine Takes Action to Improve Conditions at Shelter after Community Complaints
After shelter pet advocates went public by bringing their concerns about the Irvine Animal Care Center to the City Council last month, changes are afoot. The chief veterinarian at IACC, Dr. Lawrence Kosmin, whom shelter pet advocates allege has been botching surgeries and refers to himself as "Dr. Death", will be leaving at the end … Continue reading City of Irvine Takes Action to Improve Conditions at Shelter after Community Complaints
Irvine Animal Advocates Detail Concerns Regarding Shelter in Report to City Council
More than 50 pages worth of comments and photos regarding the Irvine Animal Care Center (IACC) in CA were submitted to the Irvine City Council by concerned shelter pet advocates at its public meeting last month. The full report can be read here. (The first 2 pages are not related to the shelter.) I have pulled … Continue reading Irvine Animal Advocates Detail Concerns Regarding Shelter in Report to City Council
Advocates Allege Animals “Barbarically” Killed for Convenience at Irvine Shelter
It has long been the position of this blog that numbers alone do not tell the complete story of any shelter. Individual lives matter. As shelter pet advocates, it is up to us to advocate for the right to live of every healthy/treatable shelter animal - not just the ones who fall within an arbitrary statistical analysis. … Continue reading Advocates Allege Animals “Barbarically” Killed for Convenience at Irvine Shelter
21 Year Old Cat Illegally Impounded and Killed by Animal Control in CT
Wallingford, CT - Scott and Kim Palmer got their cat Zima from a neighbor 2 years ago when Zima was 19 years old. They converted an insulated shed in their yard for Zima, putting in several beds, a heater, and installing a window so Zima could enjoy the sunshine. The cat house was accessible via … Continue reading 21 Year Old Cat Illegally Impounded and Killed by Animal Control in CT
Helmetta Pound Raided and Locked Down by NJ Authorities
Authorities have finally taken decisive action to protect the animals suffering at the troubled Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter in NJ. Tragically, that action came too late for many animals. Fifteen officers from the NJ SPCA along with a veterinarian and Middlesex County health officials arrived unannounced at the Helmetta pound yesterday to conduct follow up inspections … Continue reading Helmetta Pound Raided and Locked Down by NJ Authorities
OK Mayor Bans Shelter Volunteers, Rolls Around in Pile of Tax Dollars
Volunteers at the city pound in Pryor, OK have been banned. And in a classy way: "Lisa and I showed up on Sunday morning to walk dogs and they just said that we weren't needed anymore, that they were going to have two part time employees and another full time employee and that our help … Continue reading OK Mayor Bans Shelter Volunteers, Rolls Around in Pile of Tax Dollars
Michigan Humane Goes Rogue on Mandatory Holding Periods for Stray Cats Lacking Identification
The war on cats by so-called humane animal organizations continues. Michigan state law regarding mandatory holding periods for impounded animals is clear: Act 224 of 1969287.388 Disposition of dogs or cats; time; notice; record; exceptions. Sec. 8. A dealer, a county, city, village, or township operating a dog pound or animal shelter shall not sell … Continue reading Michigan Humane Goes Rogue on Mandatory Holding Periods for Stray Cats Lacking Identification
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