As usual, there are shades of gray in the story of a CA man who went to a shelter to adopt a Pitbull:Al Hicks had found a 3-year-old dog at the shelter, but animal control officers turned him down because of two incidents involving loose pit bulls at his West Vine Street home. One time, … Continue reading Pitbull Adopter Denied at Lodi, CA Shelter
Category: animal shelter
What’s Going on at the Lyon Co Animal Shelter?
Dog owners in Nevada redeemed their dog Maui from the Lyon Co Animal Shelter in December 2008 and found he was injured. Maui had been in a run with 3 Pitbulls. From there, things get a little confusing as everybody involved tries to dodge responsibility. The Deputy who impounded the dog says he followed protocol … Continue reading What’s Going on at the Lyon Co Animal Shelter?
Taking Action Against Shelters
As a follow on to the previous post about a judge ordering a shelter in TN not to kill pets involved in legal cases without court permission, I wanted to mention a couple of other shelters and the action or lack thereof taken in their cases.This no kill shelter in NJ has been shut down … Continue reading Taking Action Against Shelters
LA Co Shelter Workers Caught on Video
A CBS news report in Los Angeles documents alleged pet abuse by shelter staff:These investigative reports, obtained by CBS 2 News, document dogs that were intentionally or mistakenly euthanized, killed in the shelters after being put on hold for adoption or the return to their owners."Intentionally or mistakenly euthanized" - I'm not sure which is … Continue reading LA Co Shelter Workers Caught on Video
APHS Pitbull Policy: No Evaluation, No Adoption, Just Kill
How many dumbass ideas can you fit into one short article? A Texas TV news site goes for broke: To keep animal attacks down, Amarillo Panhandle Humane Society (APHS) is euthanizing all pit bulls at the shelter if their families do not claim them in 72 hours. ProNews 7 learned pit bulls are just "not … Continue reading APHS Pitbull Policy: No Evaluation, No Adoption, Just Kill
What’s Going on at the Charleston, MO Dog Pound?
Lots of online chatter about this story as well as a local news piece:A local animal rescue group says their eye-opening investigation could put Charleston City leaders in the hot seat.In the wake of that investigation, Charleston Police shut down the city pound.[...]Here's what members of the group say about conditions inside the pound:"They were … Continue reading What’s Going on at the Charleston, MO Dog Pound?
Fat Cats at MSPCA Live On – Other Cats, Not So Much
The Boston Globe reports that the MSPCA may be cutting costs in the wrong areas:As the nonprofit Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals prepares to close three animal shelters in reaction to a 25 percent loss in its endowment, advocates for animals are questioning the pay packages of the society's top administrators.Four … Continue reading Fat Cats at MSPCA Live On – Other Cats, Not So Much
Free Shelter Adoptions
Maybe you can provide food, vet care, and other essentials to a pet but can't quite manage the adoption fee. If so, January 24 may be your lucky day. Hill's is sponsoring a program where the first ten pets adopted at participating shelters are free on Saturday, January 24. Click here to put in your … Continue reading Free Shelter Adoptions
Shelters and Disease: Death Behind Closed Doors
The Marion County shelter in Florida closed today so they could kill 84 dogs with contagious diseases such as Parvo, Kennel Cough and Canine Flu. No word on why some or all of the 84 couldn't be medically treated and restored to health, especially since some of the dogs being killed are symptom free.On the … Continue reading Shelters and Disease: Death Behind Closed Doors
MA Tourist Town Lacks Animal Shelter
The good citizens of Rockport, MA may or may not realize their town is not complying with state law mandating a shelter for stray pets. The town's Recreation Committee chair and a local Veterinarian have organized an effort for a 10 foot by 20 foot modified shed to be placed next to the park-and-ride bathrooms … Continue reading MA Tourist Town Lacks Animal Shelter
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