Here is a breakdown of the info contained in this sad story: In July 2009, the owner of a dog called "Angel" in Carson, CA received a citation for failing to feed her dog. A follow-up visit was conducted a week later. The AC officer advised the owner to take Angel to the Vet. No … Continue reading “Death into the World, and all our woe”
Category: animal shelter
Pamper Your Pet with a Luxurious Visit to the Gas Chamber
The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter's gas chamber broke down beyond repair and they couldn't come up with the $30,000 to buy a new one. So the shelter is now killing pets by lethal injection. Irene Brown is the shelter manager and while she recognizes that many pet advocates oppose the use of the gas chamber, … Continue reading Pamper Your Pet with a Luxurious Visit to the Gas Chamber
Where are the 80 Dogs Removed from Ferris Animal Shelter?
The severe overcrowding at the animal shelter in Ferris, TX was "solved" when a large number of dogs were whisked away in the night by the shelter operators after the local newspaper exposed the story. More than 80 dogs were reportedly taken out of state with only the shelter operators knowing where or in what … Continue reading Where are the 80 Dogs Removed from Ferris Animal Shelter?
Broward County Shelter Pets Still Suffering
A dark cloud hangs over the Broward Co animal shelter in FL: To solve problems uncovered in 2007, the county spent $30,000 on an independent audit by national animal care experts. The National Animal Control Association made 102 recommendations on what should be done to improve conditions at the shelter, which handles more than 20,000 … Continue reading Broward County Shelter Pets Still Suffering
This is Why I Would Like to Have a Beagle Rescue
Here in the South, we have lotsa Beagles. They are not only popular pets, as they are throughout the U.S., but they are also used in packs for rabbit hunting. As with any group of people, you will find responsible hunters and those who are less so, especially with regard to their Beagles. It is … Continue reading This is Why I Would Like to Have a Beagle Rescue
Poor People Want to Rescue Pets Too
On occasion I post about listings I come across online for dogs in need of rescue/rehoming. Today, I'm going to air a grievance I have regarding the exclusion of low income adopters from the pool of potential homes for pets in need. Not all shelters and rescues do this, but it happens often enough that … Continue reading Poor People Want to Rescue Pets Too
Ferris TX Fails Again with Animal Shelter
Last year, the city of Ferris was at odds with Misty Clark, the sole Animal Control officer at the local shelter. They wanted her to spend less time finding homes for shelter pets and more time rounding up strays. Oh and she was supposed to kill any pet still at the shelter after 72 hours. … Continue reading Ferris TX Fails Again with Animal Shelter
Click and Treat Shelter Pets to Some Chow
Ever find yourself sitting online waiting for something to load or for an e-mail confirmation to come through or for something to happen in the world? I do. And from now on, while I'm sitting here with seconds to spare, I'm going to click on these sites once a day to donate food to shelter … Continue reading Click and Treat Shelter Pets to Some Chow
CT Humane Society Saves Money by Killing Pets
The state Attorney General and former employees of the CT Humane Society allege the shelter seriously mishandled its multi-million dollar budget and deprived treatable animals of care, killing them to save money. Among those killed were cats with upper respiratory infections, heartworm positive dogs, and dogs with minor behavior issues such as separation anxiety. The … Continue reading CT Humane Society Saves Money by Killing Pets
New Law Affecting Shelter Pets in Utah
Big change for UT shelter pets: Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert has now signed H.B. 107 into law! H.B. 107 means pound seizure discretionary instead of mandatory for Utah public shelters. That means only two states, Minnesota and Oklahoma, still require pound seizure, the practice of requiring public shelters to sell or provide animals for research. The … Continue reading New Law Affecting Shelter Pets in Utah
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