Protecting shelter pets' right to live is the moral duty of every animal welfare group. The killing of healthy/treatable shelter pets by the very groups who claim to be sheltering them is a scam. And tragically, it happens all too often, in both public and private facilities. In July 2012, a reporter in Atlanta exposed … Continue reading Shelter Pet Killing is a Scam
Category: animal shelter
Why are shelter directors killing pets whom rescue groups are willing to save? Because they can.
Many pet lovers are shocked to learn that most municipal facilities that call themselves animal shelters do not actually shelter animals. In fact, these so-called shelters kill pets rescuers are willing to save, because they can. More still are astonished when they learn that some of the private non-profits calling themselves humane societies or societies … Continue reading Why are shelter directors killing pets whom rescue groups are willing to save? Because they can.
Allegations of Needless Killings and Bullying at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan
Stephanie Faulkner says she started working at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan in August 2011. On the shelter's "About Us" page, it says the SPCA is "dedicated to rescuing homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from Southwest Michigan pounds and adopting them into responsible homes." The page emphasizes the shelter's commitment to rehabilitation and ends … Continue reading Allegations of Needless Killings and Bullying at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan
Allegations of Dog Killings and Fraud at the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby Co
After posting yesterday about Truffles, I heard from some additional animal advocates who are concerned about killings at the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby Co, a private shelter in TN. Apparently the planned killing of Truffles is not an isolated incident. Toffee, a littermate to Truffles, is also reportedly slated for killing by the … Continue reading Allegations of Dog Killings and Fraud at the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby Co
Enabling Shelter Pet Suffering: A How-To Guide from Lawrence Co
This dog reportedly died in his cage, never receiving vet care or even having water in his bowl. Read how the "Friends" of the Lawrence Co pound attack the photographer and enable the neglect and suffering at the facility. It sounds like the pets at the Lawrence Co pound need some friends in their corner, … Continue reading Enabling Shelter Pet Suffering: A How-To Guide from Lawrence Co
People want to save pets’ lives. Let them.
I am revisiting a topic today in order to reiterate my position and address the most common responses I receive whenever I post about it. The issue is this: So long as there are pets being needlessly killed in shelters, I favor giving shelter pets to anyone who wants them, provided the person hasn't been … Continue reading People want to save pets’ lives. Let them.
13 Pitbulls Killed in New Mexico Pound
Former MAS director and current Bernalillo Co Animal Services director Matt Pepper recently explained to a local TV news reporter why he killed 13 Pitbulls seized from an area residence: "If you look at the conditions in which they were kept, and you look at their behavior you can understand why, why they had the … Continue reading 13 Pitbulls Killed in New Mexico Pound
What If?
If the black dog in this video clip ended up at your local shelter, what would you guess would happen? This dog did not end up at a shelter in real life. He is a much loved pet who is adored by an entire town. Read the beautiful story here. (Thanks Arlene for sending me … Continue reading What If?
Pets Still Being Needlessly Killed at Orange Co Pound
The Orange Co Register apparently likes to get readers' hopes up and then cut them down. The title of the CA paper's most recent piece on the local pound is "More pets survived at O.C. shelter in 2012". Yay. But if you read past the first few sentences, you get to the sad truth of … Continue reading Pets Still Being Needlessly Killed at Orange Co Pound
Action Alert: New Jersey
Via Nathan Winograd: Legislation (A3825) has been introduced in New Jersey that would eliminate holding periods and allow shelters to kill animals immediately if the shelter determines, in its sole discretion, that an animal is not fit for adoption. Specifically, if "the animal is inappropriate for adoption as determined by the owner or operator of … Continue reading Action Alert: New Jersey
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