Category: animal shelter

Discussion: Tubal Ligations and Vasectomies on Puppies

~ YesBiscuit ~ 48 Comments

If you are unfamiliar with tubal ligations and vasectomies for pets, here is an excellent primer.  Basically they are surgical procedures to render pets incapable of reproduction and are far less invasive than traditional spay-neuter.  The procedures allow pets to keep their gonads, and their hormones, and therefore do not affect breeding behavior.  As such, … Continue reading Discussion: Tubal Ligations and Vasectomies on Puppies

Discussion: Why is Kern Co Failing?

~ YesBiscuit ~ 16 Comments

There is a story in a local paper about the Kern Co pound's ongoing failure to shelter animals.  The pound has been functioning primarily as a pet killing facility for years with no significant improvements.  The article characterizes the problem and attempted solutions this way: The efforts by community leaders, animal advocates and the Kern … Continue reading Discussion: Why is Kern Co Failing?

Wrong Intentions Regarding Mixed Breed Dogs in Pike Co

~ YesBiscuit ~ 37 Comments

Pike Pet Pals, a 501(c)3 that helps dogs at the Pike Co pound in Waverly, Ohio, brought a Heinz 57 type dog called Sarge to a large adoption event in Cincinnati on Saturday.  Someone at the pound apparently decided Sarge has a Pitbull ancestor in his pedigree. Because of that, the shelter says, it will … Continue reading Wrong Intentions Regarding Mixed Breed Dogs in Pike Co

Shelter Reform Group Goes All Advocacy on City Council

~ YesBiscuit ~ 19 Comments

California - Five volunteers who say they were fired from the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center in retaliation for speaking out against the shelter are part of a local advocacy group working to bring about reform.  Several members of the group spoke out at a recent city council meeting.  They would like to … Continue reading Shelter Reform Group Goes All Advocacy on City Council

Updated: Preston Co Suspends Shelter Manager After She Tells the Truth Publicly

~ YesBiscuit ~ 18 Comments

Unbelievable:  Preston Co, WV required its shelter employees to work in a facility without heat or water this winter.  In a place that takes in sick, injured and otherwise compromised pets, heat and water are essential for maintaining health and cleanliness.  Never mind that the conditions are sub-standard for the employees and volunteers as well. … Continue reading Updated: Preston Co Suspends Shelter Manager After She Tells the Truth Publicly

MA High School Boy Continues Search for Cherished Pet Despite City’s Failures

~ YesBiscuit ~ 10 Comments

Zach Gentile, a high school student in Revere, lost his dog Emily on December 19 when his mother accidentally let her out unattended.  He searched the neighborhood for many hours but couldn't find his beloved pet of nine years.  The next day, he called Lisa Cutting whose kennel is contracted by the city to house … Continue reading MA High School Boy Continues Search for Cherished Pet Despite City’s Failures

Petsmart Charities/Ipsos Study: The Where and Why of Adoption

~ YesBiscuit ~ 22 Comments

Ipsos Marketing conducted studies for Petsmart Charities on a variety of issues related to pet adoption in 2009 and 2011.  In this post, I am going to look at some of the survey results indicative of why people want to adopt, where they are getting their pets and why more people aren't getting them from … Continue reading Petsmart Charities/Ipsos Study: The Where and Why of Adoption