Pursuant to yesterday's post on the pet leasing company that reportedly killed dogs in violation of the agreement it made with the dogs' shelter of origin, I thought a separate discussion was warranted on the whole pet leasing issue. I think there are many points to be made regarding the topic but I will limit my input … Continue reading Discussion: Pet Leasing
Category: animal shelter
Pet Leasing Company Kills Shelter Dogs
Apparently pet leasing is a thing. Veterinarian Scott Campbell founded a pet leasing company called Hannah the Pet Society in Oregon after running Banfield (the vet clinics inside Petsmart stores) for 20 years. People pay to lease a pet, obtained from a shelter, and Hannah provides the food and veterinary care. If the pet doesn't … Continue reading Pet Leasing Company Kills Shelter Dogs
I Do Not Care
A shelter's job is to shelter animals. Animals have a right to live. These two things trump all the excuses offered by killing apologists. Therefore, I have zero fucks to give about the following: An owner didn't microchip a lost pet. An owner didn't see his lost pet's photo on the shelter's website as soon … Continue reading I Do Not Care
Oklahoma Pound Tossing Dogs in a Hole, Shooting Them
FOX 23 in Oklahoma reports that the pound in Bristow shoots pets for convenience and that the mayor is aware of the method being used to kill the animals. Local animal advocates told The Daily Beast that a city employee digs a large hole behind the water treatment facility (where the pound is located) and the ACO drags … Continue reading Oklahoma Pound Tossing Dogs in a Hole, Shooting Them
Discussion: Lost CA Sheltie Adopted by New Owners
An elderly couple whose lost Sheltie got picked up by Stockton Animal Services in December was pulled by a rescue group then adopted while the owners were still searching for her. The new owners, who had Tipsy for around 2 weeks by the time Mr. and Mrs. Robinson found out what had happened to their … Continue reading Discussion: Lost CA Sheltie Adopted by New Owners
Lost Pets in Michigan Lose State Protection
The distressingly bad and wealthy Michigan InHumane has been trying for years to get legislation changed to reduce and eliminate mandatory holding periods for lost pets in shelters. (And when MHS hasn't gotten its way, it just blatantly ignores the law.) Its current proposed bill is terrible. Unfortunately, the state department of agriculture recently caved on the … Continue reading Lost Pets in Michigan Lose State Protection
Ohio Shelter Oops-Neglects Sick Dog to Death
Last week, four employees of the SPCA Cincinnati transported a pitbull type dog for an adoption fair. In the freezing winter cold, they oops-neglected him to death: Upon arriving in Sharonville between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Thursday, [SPCA Cincinnati Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Dr. Dave] LeBourveau said, four employees assigned to unload and clean … Continue reading Ohio Shelter Oops-Neglects Sick Dog to Death
Some NY Shelters Hiding Their Killed Animals at Veterinary Offices
The Journal News submitted a FOIA request to the state of NY to find out how many animals are killed by shelters in the Lower Hudson Valley, along with a request for the controlled substances logs from each facility. The state sort of shrugged: The state Department of Health, which is required by law to … Continue reading Some NY Shelters Hiding Their Killed Animals at Veterinary Offices
Microchip Saves Dog’s Life After He Gets Adopted by Total Jerk
A dog owned by Jason Dotson of Hamilton Co, Ohio reportedly attacked and nearly killed a leashed service dog who was being walked by his owner in October 2015. The service dog was forced to retire as a result of the attack. The court ordered Dotson to have his dog killed at the local SPCA. Dotson … Continue reading Microchip Saves Dog’s Life After He Gets Adopted by Total Jerk
Louisiana Pound Employees Under Investigation by Police
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating allegations of wrongdoing by the director and three other employees of the Ouachita Parish pound in LA. The facility falls under the Ouachita Parish Police Jury: Scotty Robinson, Police Jury President, says, "we had someone within the animal shelter come in and raise some concerns." Concerns surrounding allegations … Continue reading Louisiana Pound Employees Under Investigation by Police
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