Liana Teague, manager at the Hernando Co, FL pound who killed a puppy for being unable to walk on a leash while being dragged, is out per a recent announcement at a public event: The announcement was greeted with applause[.] Yo. The new manager will still have to work under Public Safety Director Michael Nickerson, … Continue reading Shelter Director Positions Available
Category: animal shelter
Puppies in a Fish Tank
You know how some shelters complain that they have a disproportionate number of pets that they think no one wants (Pitbull types, black cats, etc.)? Well if you felt that way and suddenly a litter of unbelievably adorable buff Cocker pups fell into your lap, would you not at least make some small effort to … Continue reading Puppies in a Fish Tank
Michigan Humane Society Saves a Kitten, Which is Unusual
When the Michigan Humane Society took in a 5 week old kitten who had been rescued from a drain pipe last month, the multi-million dollar organization wanted to make sure everybody knew about it. There was an article in the Detroit Free Press, the local CBS affiliate covered the story, ABC ran it nationally, MHS posted … Continue reading Michigan Humane Society Saves a Kitten, Which is Unusual
Go Directly to Petharbor. Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200.
It seems my last post on the Chicago pound was unpopular with the pet killing enablers there. Which is - you know, yay. But it resulted in a very politely worded and professional nastygram from the FOIA officer, received with my latest batch of records. The Chicago pound wants me to know how proud they … Continue reading Go Directly to Petharbor. Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200.
What is Plan B in Your Community?
With Hurricane Isaac under watchful eye, many cities have been reviewing their hurricane preparedness plans recently. Officials in Corpus Christi, TX asked animal control what their plan was for the shelter pets in case of a hurricane: "Their hurricane response plan was to euthanize all of the animals, which is totally unacceptable," Assistant City Manager … Continue reading What is Plan B in Your Community?
Dear Shelters, You Can Stop Hating Us Now. Love, Everybody
How many times have you heard a shelter vol or staffer open a marketing pitch for a pet in need with something along the lines of, "It never ceases to amaze me how people can dump a senior" or "I am so disgusted by people who don't spay and neuter their pets and then dump … Continue reading Dear Shelters, You Can Stop Hating Us Now. Love, Everybody
Why One Dog is Currently at a Shelter in MA
As I stated yesterday, we don't often know the stories behind why pets end up in shelters. There is a Westie called Sadie in a shelter in MA today whose story we do know: A Massachusetts couple boating on a lake drowned after jumping into the water to rescue their dog, who survived. Sadie was … Continue reading Why One Dog is Currently at a Shelter in MA
Von Ormy City Council Appreciates Your Generous Donations but has Trouble Expressing It
Volunteers in the town of Von Ormy, Texas were reportedly operating a no kill animal shelter. (I could not find any statistics posted online to verify the no kill claim so if anyone has additional info, please leave a comment.) Earlier this week, the city council voted to suspend its animal control program: The town … Continue reading Von Ormy City Council Appreciates Your Generous Donations but has Trouble Expressing It
Cats: Thanks for the Rescue. Oh Hey, What’s That Blue Needle?
January 2012, Texas: Authorities on Jan. 3 seized 200 cats from Whiskerville Animal Sanctuary Inc. in Texas City after finding them in squalid living conditions. Caring for the surviving 170 cats, including those that were sick, soaked in urine and covered in feces, overwhelmed the county’s animal resource center, which sought help from three other … Continue reading Cats: Thanks for the Rescue. Oh Hey, What’s That Blue Needle?
Chicago Animal Care & Control’s Pet Marketing Fails
Reader Liz sent me a link to this dog's PetHarbor listing last month and I filed a FOIA request for the dog's records at Chicago Animal Care and Control. I was concerned about the eye injury but relieved to see notes in the record indicating she received prompt vet treatment. A week later, on July … Continue reading Chicago Animal Care & Control’s Pet Marketing Fails
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