A Fayette County dog bit a child on March 11, 2014 and stitches were required as a result of the injury. Fayette Co ACO Russell Parker seized the dog and was advised by the owner that the dog had not been vaccinated for rabies. The owner stated the dog had attacked another person in past and … Continue reading WV Animal Control Officer Violates Law in Dog Killing, Will Keep Job
Category: animal shelter
Calling All Cars! Angry Pet Lover in Parking Lot, Talking and Stuff!
We last checked in with the Chester Co SPCA in August 2013. At that time, the facility was refusing to release its kill stats, abandoning its offsite cat adoption program due to it being a "hassle" despite reports that impounded cats were taken directly from counter to kill room, and importing puppies from other states … Continue reading Calling All Cars! Angry Pet Lover in Parking Lot, Talking and Stuff!
Miami-Dade Pound Manager: “Obviously we’re doing something right”
The troubled Miami-Dade pound in FL is funded by taxpayers, in part to provide a safety net for stray pets in the community. But when a Good Samaritan tried to help a dog he found loose on a highway by bringing him to the pound recently, he was turned away. A Miami-Dade pound employee was … Continue reading Miami-Dade Pound Manager: “Obviously we’re doing something right”
Escambia Co Burns Through Its Third Pound Director in Eight Months
Directors keep resigning from the troubled Escambia Co pound in Florida. The latest is veterinarian Alphonso Steward III who just took over operations in November 2013. He replaced a director who only lasted 2 months on the job. Animal advocates claim an inordinate number of shelter pets were dying after Dr. Steward performed routine neuter … Continue reading Escambia Co Burns Through Its Third Pound Director in Eight Months
Buffalo Seizes Four Dogs from City Employee, Loses One
In December 2013, Shanon Richardson was arrested and charged with felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges in connection with allegations of dogfighting. Four pitbulls were seized from his home: Police accused Richardson of failure to provide proper shelter for two of the dogs. There was also evidence of training or breeding dogs to fight, including … Continue reading Buffalo Seizes Four Dogs from City Employee, Loses One
Three OH Dog Wardens Charged with Animal Cruelty
On February 14, the assistant warden at the Gallia Co pound in OH allegedly killed 11 dogs via heartstick without proper sedation. Ohio code states that heartstick may only be used “on a sedated or unconscious animal”. The Gallia Co sheriff investigated the matter and the assistant dog warden was reassigned to a different county department … Continue reading Three OH Dog Wardens Charged with Animal Cruelty
#DeadDogLulz in Maricopa Co
As we are so often told about people who work in pet killing facilities: Nobody WANTS to kill animals. But apparently when they do get to kill them, it's too fun not to gloat about it on social media. A Maricopa Co dog called Mickey was reportedly minding his own business in his fenced backyard … Continue reading #DeadDogLulz in Maricopa Co
Orange Co Pound Kills Lost Pet Upon Impound
Lisa Storey is a pet owner in Orange County, Florida. When one of her children accidentally left the home's front door open recently, her senior cat slipped outside. Ms. Storey began searching for her beloved pet, called Sofie, immediately. While canvassing the neighborhood with flyers, Ms. Storey learned a neighbor had found Sofie and taken … Continue reading Orange Co Pound Kills Lost Pet Upon Impound
Odessa’s Multi-Tiered Failure Results in Dog’s Death
The police department in Odessa, Texas runs the pound. Thousands of animals are impounded and killed each year, with the police department claiming most of them are "unadoptable". One dog impounded on February 15 for quarantine was definitely not "unadoptable" - he had a family who loved him and wanted him back. Instead, he … Continue reading Odessa’s Multi-Tiered Failure Results in Dog’s Death
AZ Shelter Oops-Kills Family Pet
On Christmas Day 2013, an ACO impounded a dog named Hollie for a rabies quarantine at the Pima Animal Care Center in AZ after she reportedly chased a child on a bike and bit his leg. Owner Tammy Porter was given a form to sign indicating she would redeem Hollie as soon as the quarantine … Continue reading AZ Shelter Oops-Kills Family Pet
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