My most recent follower on Twitter is Stacy Pearson, part of a public relations firm in Arizona which lists the Arizona Humane Society as a client on its website. The AP reports that Ms. Pearson was hired by the Arizona Humane Society specifically to handle the media after the killing of Scruffy was revealed this … Continue reading Arizona Humane Society – A Problem Like This
Category: animal shelter
Arizona Humane Society Kills Beloved Kitten
A 49 year old Phoenix man named Daniel Dockery bottle fed a kitten from birth whom he named Scruffy. He raised enough money to get her spayed when she was old enough, fed her tuna, and slept next to her on the pillow at night. Mr. Dockery credits Scruffy with helping him to remain sober … Continue reading Arizona Humane Society Kills Beloved Kitten
Emaciated Dog at Lancaster, CA Pound
A video posted on YouTube appears to show an emaciated dog at the Lancaster, CA pound with a cage card featuring an intake photo of the dog looking very thin, but not emaciated. From the language on the cage card - "My friends here haven't had a chance to get to know me yet" - … Continue reading Emaciated Dog at Lancaster, CA Pound
OK Shelter Pets Shine with Help of Photographer
The Nowata Animal Shelter in OK has 23 dogs in need of homes. After hearing rumors that the dogs were going to be shot to death on January 1st, I called the shelter yesterday to ask about the pets there. I was advised that the facility is at full capacity for dogs and some of … Continue reading OK Shelter Pets Shine with Help of Photographer
CA Shelter Volunteer Comes Down Off Her “Rescue Mountain”
Clare Storey is a volunteer at the shelter in Castaic, CA which is run by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control. There is a lengthy piece at a local radio station website on how the shelter's image is being brightened by efforts to work with the public, instead of condemning them. … Continue reading CA Shelter Volunteer Comes Down Off Her “Rescue Mountain”
Audio and Video Links
If you missed today's Animal Wise Radio broadcast, you can listen here. Take a tour of the Nevada Humane Society in Washoe Co where they work hard to save more than 90% of their pets.
Does Padlocking Your Shelter Make the Staff More Approachable?
There are several reasons why people might bring their pets to a shelter after-hours. They may not be able to get to the shelter during regular hours due to work or transportation issues. They may not want to deal with whatever guilt trip the shelter puts on surrendering parties (e.g. "We're going to kill your … Continue reading Does Padlocking Your Shelter Make the Staff More Approachable?
Utah Pound Cat Story: Why Am I Not Happier?
The West Valley City Animal Shelter in Utah gasses groups of pets to death. Recently, after gassing a group of cats, the worker who opened the chamber found a black cat named Andrea was still alive. So the worker scooped Andrea up in his arms, showered her with kisses and told her she was a … Continue reading Utah Pound Cat Story: Why Am I Not Happier?
Article on FL Pound Raises Questions
Taking a Roach Motel approach with the title, this article about the Bay Co AC pound in FL looks at what's behind the facility's 76% kill rate over the last 5 years. Unfortunately, they get their information from pound manager Bill Olasin and his ACOs. One of the first things Mr. Olasin tells the paper … Continue reading Article on FL Pound Raises Questions
The Bright Side (?)
Hey, at least these places are offering the dogs for adoption and posting them online before placing them on the kill list.
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