The Petfinder page for the Gallia Co Animal Shelter in Ohio describes the facility as a "HIGH kill shelter". There are 4 pets listed as available for adoption at the time of this post. On February 14, a group called Friends of Gallia County's Animals posted on its Facebook page that "11 dogs were euthanized … Continue reading Assistant Dog Warden Under Investigation in Ohio
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NM ACO Adopts Microchipped Lost Dog to New Owner
On December 31, 2013, a dog named Hogan escaped from his yard in Valencia Co, NM. Owner Tracy Brooks had already microchipped Hogan and began posting lost dog ads online and putting up flyers around the county. She also filed a lost dog report with her local shelter - Valencia Co AC. One week later, … Continue reading NM ACO Adopts Microchipped Lost Dog to New Owner
Fort Bend Co Oops-Kills 2 Owned Pets While Rescue Group Signs Paperwork to Save Them
Fort Bend Co AC in Texas posts its mission statement on its website:The mission of animal control is to eradicate the spread of rabies among the county's animals, prevent rabies in the human population, and control wild, potentially dangerous animals in areas of high population density.Animal shelter fail.The site contains a link so owners can … Continue reading Fort Bend Co Oops-Kills 2 Owned Pets While Rescue Group Signs Paperwork to Save Them
WA Shelter Director Threatens People Who Use Shelter Services with Prosecution
KEPR in Washington reports that 3 seriously injured dogs were surrendered to the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter within the past week when their owners could not afford to pay for the necessary veterinary care. When I hear about these types of stories, I am sad for the families who are forced to give up their pets … Continue reading WA Shelter Director Threatens People Who Use Shelter Services with Prosecution
West Fargo is Not a No Kill City
After reading a claim that West Fargo, ND was a "no kill city", I checked online for information on the shelter. It appears the West Fargo police department impounds animals and brings them to the West Fargo Animal Hospital. I filed a FOIA request for shelter statistics for 2013 and received this response: -------- Original … Continue reading West Fargo is Not a No Kill City
Funky Cold Medina Co
At the time public pressure brought by an animal advocate forced the Medina Co pound in Ohio to stop gassing cats, it was believed that the shelter staff did an admirable job caring for dogs. After all, the facility boasts a 92% live release rate for dogs. But records obtained via FOIA request appear to … Continue reading Funky Cold Medina Co
Unwilling: The Bias Against Poor People Who Want to Save Shelter Pets
The Grayson Co Humane Society in KY expresses the following popular belief on its website: If a new owner is unwilling to pay very much for an animal, it's likely they'd also be unwilling to pay for proper care in the future - such as heartworm and flea/tick prevention, proper food, and vaccinations. I have … Continue reading Unwilling: The Bias Against Poor People Who Want to Save Shelter Pets
Chicago Pound Transferred More Than 1200 Cats to a Small Rescue Group
Chicago Animal Care & Control killed more than 8000 animals in 2012. Since 2006, the pound's rescue transfer program, Homeward Bound, has seen a 230% increase in the number of animals transferred. Chicago ACC gave an average of more than 200 cats every month for 6 months in a row this year to a rescue … Continue reading Chicago Pound Transferred More Than 1200 Cats to a Small Rescue Group
They always make sure they’ve got money for the important things.
If your local pet killing facility participates in social media, they probably post donation pleas claiming they can't save lives without additional money from taxpayers for things like vaccines, pet food, kitty litter, etc. Have you have ever seen your local pet killing facility issue an urgent donation plea because they have run out of … Continue reading They always make sure they’ve got money for the important things.
“Compromised Feline Welfare” at Hillsborough Co Pound
It sucks being a cat at the Hillsborough Co pound in Florida. Way. Although the pound's TNR program was officially sanctioned by local politicians on May 1, not one action has been taken to implement the program: “I'm not [a] patient person,” said Sherry Silk, director of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. “Come on; … Continue reading “Compromised Feline Welfare” at Hillsborough Co Pound
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