In 2011, the Humane Society of Carroll Co in MD killed 2457 of the 3053 cats who came through its doors. When Laura Shenk of the group Animal Advocates of Carroll Co MD noticed a cat adoption special on the pound's website this month, she and her group set about promoting the $30 fee. The … Continue reading Carroll Co Pound Cancels Cat Adoption Special, Refuses $700 Donation
Category: animal shelter
Shelter Cats at Grave Risk if Determined Feral
Today is National Feral Cat Day. One of the many risks that cats face from shelters is the risk of being determined feral. In too many shelters, this is an automatic death sentence. Truly feral cats should not be impounded by animal control unless it is for neuter and vaccination with the intention of prompt … Continue reading Shelter Cats at Grave Risk if Determined Feral
The “Irresponsible Public” Seeks Justice for Dog Killed by Maricopa Co
A concerned shelter pet advocate contacted Maricopa Co Animal Care & Control in AZ last month regarding the photo posted online of a Chihuahua being held down with a chokepole. This was the response received: On Sep 20, 2012, at 10:59 AM, Karen Dickey - ACSX <KDickey@mail.maricopa.gov> wrote: Thank you for your concern. Unfortunately, Maricopa County … Continue reading The “Irresponsible Public” Seeks Justice for Dog Killed by Maricopa Co
Cache Humane Society Kills Owned Pets
The Cache Humane Society in UT made news a few weeks ago regarding a Great Pyrenees puppy named Whitey. In June, Whitey had wandered onto a ranch belonging to Hans Peterson. He was emaciated and had been shot in the mouth. Mr. Peterson took him to the vet for care and Whitey had surgery on … Continue reading Cache Humane Society Kills Owned Pets
Sorry Maricopa Co, Yes Photo
Dog ID #3203257 was impounded by Maricopa Co Animal Care & Control in AZ as a stray on September 15, 2012 at 3:40 pm. The Chihuahua did not receive any vaccinations or flea treatment, nor was she weighed or even scanned for a microchip because according to her shelter records, she was "very aggressive". The … Continue reading Sorry Maricopa Co, Yes Photo
Discussion: Owners Upset Shelter DID NOT Kill Their Dog
An Oregon couple took in an elderly stray Pomeranian about a year ago. The dog reportedly has lung disease, bronchitis and emphysema as well as "lumps on her belly". They recently took her to The Willamette Humane Society and signed her over to the shelter, thinking she would most likely be euthanized. The shelter found … Continue reading Discussion: Owners Upset Shelter DID NOT Kill Their Dog
Oops-Cruelty ACO Upgrades to Oops-Killing
Michael Steele, the Hernando Co oops-cruelty ACO who left an 8 week old kitten inside his hot truck when he went home for the weekend in June and received a day off as "punishment", apparently did not learn anything valuable from the incident. On September 7, Mr. Steele oops-killed a dog who had only been … Continue reading Oops-Cruelty ACO Upgrades to Oops-Killing
Lie of the Day: Carroll Co is “a great, safe place for all animals”
Someone using the name and photo of an ACO at the Humane Society of Carroll Co in MD (Ed Smith) posted a message on the pound's Facebook page yesterday. It's one long... thing so I will be breaking it up with my responses. The text from the FB posting is in italics below. A message … Continue reading Lie of the Day: Carroll Co is “a great, safe place for all animals”
Discussion: What are the pluses and minuses of having a private pet adoption facility?
The idea of opening a private adoption facility to combat a regressive pound resisting reform seems to be a popular one. I can understand the appeal. Pet advocates who become frustrated with the refusal of shelter directors and staff to stop the killing want to take control of something themselves. No compassionate person wants to … Continue reading Discussion: What are the pluses and minuses of having a private pet adoption facility?
Forgot Your Kitty Floss? NYC Pound Might Kill You in Order to Get Money from Maddie’s Fund
This cat came into New York City Animal Care and Control nursing a litter of kittens. NYC ACC has now placed her on the kill list due to "severe medical conditions". I read through all the exam notes to see what these major medical problems were. I was expecting to find something like multiple broken … Continue reading Forgot Your Kitty Floss? NYC Pound Might Kill You in Order to Get Money from Maddie’s Fund
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