Regarding the recent incident of a dog death at Best Friends, I contacted Patty Hegwood, Director of Animal Care at BFAS, for some clarifications on the information that has been put forth regarding the circumstances of the case. With her permission, I'm sharing the exchange below. My questions are in italics and her responses are … Continue reading Q & A with Patty Hegwood of BFAS
Category: Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Responds to Fencing Issue
A blog posting regarding the death of a dog this week at BFAS elicited some comments from ex-staffers who basically stated that double fencing had been requested for certain dogs but denied due to cost. In a post dated October 14, BFAS responds to this allegation directly: For the record, there has never been a … Continue reading Best Friends Responds to Fencing Issue
Weigh In: Dog Killed in Dog Fight at Best Friends
Best Friends reported on their blog this week that 2 of the Vick dogs and a 3rd dog were involved in a dog fight that apparently occurred when the dogs busted out of and into each other's kennels at a time when they were unsupervised. The dog who wasn't one of the Vick Pits was … Continue reading Weigh In: Dog Killed in Dog Fight at Best Friends
Best Friends Animal Society Does Not Meet BBB Standards for Charity Accountability
The Better Business Bureau (BBB), among other activities, reviews charities. They have 20 Standards for Charity Accountability: The BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability were developed to assist donors in making sound giving decisions and to foster public confidence in charitable organizations. The standards seek to encourage fair and honest solicitation practices, to … Continue reading Best Friends Animal Society Does Not Meet BBB Standards for Charity Accountability
SC Shelter Halts Shipment of Pets to CT
I recently came across this article about a CT shelter director, Fred Acker of the SPCA of CT, who has a long standing relationship with the shelter in Anderson Co, SC. He pulls dogs from Anderson Co and drives them to New England for large scale adoption events where he sells them for $325 each. … Continue reading SC Shelter Halts Shipment of Pets to CT
Best Friends Mentions DE Legislation
Pursuant to my post about the silence from the "big three" animal welfare organizations on the DE shelter pet legislation, I've been checking for updates. Although I still haven't found anything from HSUS or ASPCA, I did see a post from BFAS on DE's landmark legislation dated July 26. It does not include any mention … Continue reading Best Friends Mentions DE Legislation
Web Non-Alert: DE Saving the Lives of Shelter Pets
I recently posted about what is really a pretty big deal for shelter pets in Delaware and potentially for shelter pets in every state in the country which might choose to follow suit. Basically, Delaware is affording multiple, mandatory statewide protections to pets in shelters including the stipulation that killing is a last resort. For … Continue reading Web Non-Alert: DE Saving the Lives of Shelter Pets
Best Friends’ Billion Dollar Beagles
Have a look at this donation plea from Best Friends Animal Society and tell me what your impressions are. Try to read it as John Q. Public might. Here's the takeaway that I got: Best Friends and Pets Alive have saved 125 Beagles who were having medical tests performed on them in a lab. Best … Continue reading Best Friends’ Billion Dollar Beagles
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