Kayla Lippert, a potential adopter, her 2 year old son and a volunteer were having a meet and greet with a dog called Happy Feet in the fenced play yard at Manatee Co Animal Services in FL on Monday when things went sour. A shelter employee, who had left the play yard to obtain information for … Continue reading Manatee Co Shelter Employee Alleges Dog Ripped Pants
Category: behavior
Request from a Reader for Cat Taming Suggestions
Reader Casey Post writes: Every morning when I feed my outdoor ferals, I check their shelter just in case someone has vomited on the blanket during the night (hey, mouse parts happen). One morning, I see two eyes looking back at me…a small brown tabby with an ear tip! Long story short, he’s not feral, … Continue reading Request from a Reader for Cat Taming Suggestions
Brevard Co Pound Audit Reveals Disturbing Practices
The Brevard Co pound in Florida was audited in 2009 and the county followed up on that audit in 2011 and again in 2013. A recent internal audit by the clerk of court, made public this week, reveals that "no appreciable progress was made between 2011 and 2013". In addition, the clerk of court internal audit … Continue reading Brevard Co Pound Audit Reveals Disturbing Practices
Input Needed Regarding Tethering Ordinances
Request from a reader: A municipal animal control is researching the issue of tethering. The unit is considering drafting a tethering ordinance and is trying to find relevant studies, as opposed to opinions. Any ordinance they may come up with will be drafted with the following in mind: They do not want to increase impounds. They … Continue reading Input Needed Regarding Tethering Ordinances
Fitchburg Animal Control Kills Owned Pet During Holding Period
On April 20, 2014, MA pet owner Maghan Moynihan says her family's 2 year old dog Capone escaped through an open door while not wearing his collar. She immediately got in her car, searching for him on every street in the area. She also called Fitchburg ACO Sue Kowaleski, with whom she had established a … Continue reading Fitchburg Animal Control Kills Owned Pet During Holding Period
Odessa Pound Kills Owned Pets upon Impound, Two Days in a Row
Three years ago, Marie Luera and her family adopted littermate male kittens from the long troubled Odessa pound in Texas. She named them Binx and Mojo. They joined a third kitten at home called Prince. All three cats were neutered and vaccinated and lived as indoor/outdoor pets. At night, they slept in bed with the … Continue reading Odessa Pound Kills Owned Pets upon Impound, Two Days in a Row
CA Police Officer Attempts to Shoot Dog in His Own Fenced Yard, Shoots Self Instead
On this blog, we have long lamented police officers whose sole tool in the toolbox when encountering a dog is GUN. We've seen dogs shot while restrained on chokepoles, while locked inside animal shelter cages, while chained in their own yards, and while fearfully cowering in the bushes after fleeing police. The shootings are typically explained away … Continue reading CA Police Officer Attempts to Shoot Dog in His Own Fenced Yard, Shoots Self Instead
Cruelty Allegations against Franklin Co Dog Pound
The Franklin Co dog pound in Ohio killed more than 40% of the dogs in its care in 2012. Among the thousands killed by the pound each year are dogs who don't pass a behavioral test administered by the staff. The pound's assistant director, Deborah Finelli, e-mailed a local reporter regarding the process: “To be selected for … Continue reading Cruelty Allegations against Franklin Co Dog Pound
#DeadDogLulz in Maricopa Co
As we are so often told about people who work in pet killing facilities: Nobody WANTS to kill animals. But apparently when they do get to kill them, it's too fun not to gloat about it on social media. A Maricopa Co dog called Mickey was reportedly minding his own business in his fenced backyard … Continue reading #DeadDogLulz in Maricopa Co
Happy New Year!
What is the best animal-related thing that happened in your life in 2013? For me, it was adding Wendy to the family. It was a bumpy start dealing with her myriad medical issues and her repeated escapes though. The vet knocked out all her medical problems one at a time and she's been in good … Continue reading Happy New Year!
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