When Jason Watkins' and Tamara Hopkins' microchipped male Boxer, Tyson, accidentally got loose in Pittsburgh, Ms. Hopkins began calling Animal Rescue League daily to ask whether an intact male Boxer had been brought in. Every day she says she was told no. The owners had planned to mate Tyson with a female Boxer they had … Continue reading Discussion: A New Twist on Oops-Actions at a PA Shelter
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Report: Long Beach Pound in Dire Need of Reform
A California no kill advocacy group called Stayin' Alive Long Beach recently published a report analyzing hundreds of documents obtained from Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) via FOIA requests. The report summarizes findings from these documents and makes a number of recommendations for increased lifesaving at the pound. Last year's numbers at Long Beach … Continue reading Report: Long Beach Pound in Dire Need of Reform
“How to Make a Problem Way Worse” by the Portsmouth Humane Society Board President
Nearly four years ago, the former executive director of the Portsmouth Humane Society, Christie Chipps Peters, started a TNR program for the feral cats received at the VA shelter. The program was a success in that it saved the lives of feral cats and the staff maintained the colony created by the release of the … Continue reading “How to Make a Problem Way Worse” by the Portsmouth Humane Society Board President
Scammy and Killy: Best Friends Forever
A federal lawsuit was filed in September by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Detroit and a Massachusetts based charity against a Texas company, American Textile Recycling Services (ATRS). The lawsuit involves the clothing recycling bins that we have all seen in shopping center parking lots. But apparently these bins represent a billion … Continue reading Scammy and Killy: Best Friends Forever
Western Arizona Humane Society Oops-Kills Puppy While Owner Searches for Him at Shelter
Natalie Pruitt says her 8 month old puppy Thor was stolen from her vehicle on August 27. She notified Animal Control and began searching for her pet. The next day, she saw a post on Craigslist that described Thor so she called the woman who had placed the ad. That person told her AC had … Continue reading Western Arizona Humane Society Oops-Kills Puppy While Owner Searches for Him at Shelter
Proposed Legislation in MA Would Impact Shelters, Rescues and Fosters
Massachusetts is considering a set of state regulations that would subject foster homes to inspection by the Department of Agriculture, require rescue groups to register with the state every 12 months and establish minimum standards of care for shelters, rescues and foster homes. These standards of care include: Animals must be removed from cages during … Continue reading Proposed Legislation in MA Would Impact Shelters, Rescues and Fosters
Allegations of Wrongdoing at the San Bernardino Pound in CA
Animal advocates have reportedly been complaining for months to San Bernardino city officials about the killing of animals at the pound. The allegations include animals being killed before the legally mandated hold period has expired and the killing of pets whom rescue groups wanted to save. Police Capt. Raymond King, who oversees the shelter because … Continue reading Allegations of Wrongdoing at the San Bernardino Pound in CA
Discussion: Is it a good idea to sentence animal abusers to community service in animal shelters?
From time to time we see reports of judges sentencing animal abusers to work in animal shelters. A recent example is the case of an Alabama man charged in connection with a dogfighting ring who has been ordered to work 100 hours at the Scottsboro Animal Shelter. I researched the shelter but found very little … Continue reading Discussion: Is it a good idea to sentence animal abusers to community service in animal shelters?
New Reduced Cost Parvo Treatment Protocol Announced
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital has announced a new protocol for treating parvo puppies at home at a greatly reduced cost. This will be welcome news for owners, rescuers and shelter directors who want to save the lives of sick pets but in some cases are unable to pay for the hospitalization costs at … Continue reading New Reduced Cost Parvo Treatment Protocol Announced
PA Rescue Group Prevails in Court after PSPCA Seizes Dogs
In April 2010, a Pennsylvania dog warden reportedly stopped a vehicle transporting 16 dogs from the south to a group called Sixth Angel Shepherd Rescue. The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seized the dogs, releasing all but 3 of them to other parties. The final 3 dogs belonged to Sixth Angel … Continue reading PA Rescue Group Prevails in Court after PSPCA Seizes Dogs
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