This is a screengrab from page 6 of the online edition of a small newspaper in NM called The Talon (thank you Jamie for sending me this): Now that you've read this feel-good story of the summer, please vote in our feel-good poll: (Note: The first choice is supposed to read "badly injured dog", in … Continue reading NM Shelter Neglects Injured Dog, Now an Amputee – Don’t You Feel ‘Hoppy’?
Category: animal shelter
CA Pound Causes Puppy to Needlessly Suffer
Pat Claerbout allegedly blacklists rescues who question killing at any pound she runs. She is also accused of killing pets rescuers want to save in retaliation for asking questions. Ms. Claerbout is currently in charge of the Stockton pound in CA, which came to my attention on Saturday, July 7, when I saw this photo … Continue reading CA Pound Causes Puppy to Needlessly Suffer
How a cat goes from being doomed to Superdoomed
When this photo of a cat in Orange Co, FL was posted on Facebook, some people complained about it and others offered to help. I snipped out some of the comments to give you the gist of the overall discussion. (Click any image to enlarge it.) I don't know what happened to the cat but … Continue reading How a cat goes from being doomed to Superdoomed
Discussion: Your Advice to Pet Owners in Need
This is advice, offered by a Binghamton, NY sanctuary worker, to people who can no longer provide care for a pet: The S.P.E.A.K. Animal Hospital gets at least 15 to 20 calls a day regarding abandoned animals that need to find a new home. "We are at capacity," said Elise French of S.P.E.A.K. "There is … Continue reading Discussion: Your Advice to Pet Owners in Need
Activists Upset about Pasco Co Pound
Pasco Co, FL opened a $3 million adoption center last year but pets who arrive at the pound don't go there. They go to Building C - a place with no windows, no air conditioning, and no insulation. Some animal activists say the dogs are not fed daily and end up covered in their own … Continue reading Activists Upset about Pasco Co Pound
Brown Co, OH Threatens to Kill Shelter Dogs
The Brown Co HS operates the county animal shelter in Ohio. The group apparently calls itself a "no kill" facility although right now they are threatening to kill animals: In 48 hours, the Brown County Humane Society's Animal Shelter will have to start euthanizing dogs because it is at capacity. The "no-kill" facility said that … Continue reading Brown Co, OH Threatens to Kill Shelter Dogs
Leading by Example
In October 2011, some Pitbulls belonging to Julie Kowal of Kent Co, MI were picked up running loose. The dogs had what appeared to be injuries that had been left untreated. One dog's ear had apparently been torn off. AC visited Ms. Kowal's home. They knew where to find it since they'd been there many … Continue reading Leading by Example
Hernando Co Animal Services Staff Described as a “Serious Problem”
Someone with 16 years of experience working at a FL animal shelter offered to go in and help get the volunteer program at Hernando Co Animal Services to straighten up and fly right. She admittedly went in with a bias - that the volunteers were a hindrance and the staff was being unfairly maligned over … Continue reading Hernando Co Animal Services Staff Described as a “Serious Problem”
NM Shelter Worker Fired after Trying to Save Animals
The city of Hobbs (NM) has a pound which killed 75% of the animals in its care in 2010 and 72% in the first 11 months of 2011. Vanessa Mais worked at the facility for about 3 months this spring. During that time, she worked hard to get as many animals out alive as possible. … Continue reading NM Shelter Worker Fired after Trying to Save Animals
Corpus Christi Pound Vets Speak Up for Animals, Lose Jobs
In Corpus Christi, TX, a married couple had been working as the city pound's veterinarians for the last 4 years. They complained to those in charge about unacceptable conditions including lack of worker supervision in the kennels and animals sitting in filth: "There was no water in any of the water bowls they weren't just … Continue reading Corpus Christi Pound Vets Speak Up for Animals, Lose Jobs
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