Note: This post has been corrected. The original incorrectly attributed the killing of Target to Maricopa Co instead of Pinal Co. Maricopa Co Animal Care and Control in AZ is Pinal County's neighbor to the north. Pinal Co recently oops-killed Sgt. Terry Young's war hero dog Target. Now, local rescue groups are speaking out about … Continue reading Maricopa Co Stands by its Kill Numbers
Category: animal shelter
Can You “Dump” a Pet at a Safe Haven?
From Orange Co CA comes this feel-good story about a German Shepherd Dog called Roxy who was surrendered to a shelter and, thanks to internet fundraising efforts, will now get surgery to correct a genetic defect. But what ruined the otherwise uplifting post for me was this bit: Roxy was dumped at the Pasadena Humane … Continue reading Can You “Dump” a Pet at a Safe Haven?
“Very Good Chance” NYC’s Lost Pets are Doomed
This summer, New York City Animal Care and Control tried to muzzle their volunteers so they couldn't go to the media with documentation of neglect and abuse at the city's shelters. In addition, they "suspended" many already approved rescue groups, refusing to allow them to save pets while ACC developed a new rescue policy. The … Continue reading “Very Good Chance” NYC’s Lost Pets are Doomed
Putnam Co Rabies Policy Causing Needless Pet Deaths in WV
Putnam Co in WV has a rabies policy which seems to differ significantly from the state laws regarding rabies quarantine and related protocols. The primary difference for owned pets is that under the Putnam Co policy, any dog, cat or ferret who bites a person is required to be quarantined for 10 days "at the … Continue reading Putnam Co Rabies Policy Causing Needless Pet Deaths in WV
National Animal Shelter Reform Week
The No Kill Advocacy Center launched National Animal Shelter Reform Week this week in direct response to HSUS's National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. Inga Fricke of HSUS: “A shelter is a safe haven for animals, and a great place to adopt a new family pet. Shelters also provide critical services like investigating cruelty and neglect, … Continue reading National Animal Shelter Reform Week
You Must Weigh at Least THIS MUCH to Survive
Which of the following would you think might be factors in determining whether a shelter allows an impounded kitten to live? Veterinary assessment of health Ability to eat without human assistance Available space at the shelter Available space in the shelter's foster home network Potential for owner redemption or adoption If you are an ACO … Continue reading You Must Weigh at Least THIS MUCH to Survive
Pets Suffer at NM Shelter While City Officials Dither
The city pound in Farmington, NM is slated for replacement. And it sounds like it's about 30 years overdue. From the shelter's Petfinder page: The current Farmington Animal Shelter to be replaced is 30 years old, wedged between the Waste Water Treatment Plant and the Power Plant with no place to expand, and only contains … Continue reading Pets Suffer at NM Shelter While City Officials Dither
Revenge Killing at OK Pound
I'm not disputing that this dog owner in OK was in the wrong. Edwin Fry had apparently been letting his little Poodle roam and bother neighbors. When authorities seized his dog, called Buddy Tough, Mr. Fry verbally threatened them with violence. Not wanting to pay the $100 fine (second offense) to redeem his dog, Mr. … Continue reading Revenge Killing at OK Pound
Piles of Dead Kittens=The Only Solution
I think we can all appreciate the frustrations of a shelter director seeing "a record number of dropoffs" in a two day period. This was the challenge facing the director of the Marshall County Animal Shelter in West Virginia last week when at least 41 kittens were brought to the shelter in 2 days. Time … Continue reading Piles of Dead Kittens=The Only Solution
Being Held Accountable
A reader writes (in part): OK well, it sounds like you’re saying that individual people should never be accountable at all? For anything they do with the animals they don’t want? Is it EVER their fault when they act irresponsibly? Or is it always the shelter’s fault? I'm glad for the opportunity to address this … Continue reading Being Held Accountable
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