In light of some of the comments regarding Olympic Animal Sanctuary, I think a point of clarification is in order:  I turn down stories "exposing" animal organizations, including pet killing facilities, all the time.  I use the same standards to evaluate all potential stories - a combination of evidence, my personal level of confidence regarding … Continue reading A Note Regarding Olympic Animal Sanctuary and “Exposes”

(Crossposted from Hell YesBiscuit!) I would like to put together a post of children demonstrating proper animal handling techniques for the Hell YesBiscuit! blog.  The idea being to contrast with the mishandling of shelter pets by animal shelter workers so often seen in photos online.  If you would like to submit a photo for inclusion, … Continue reading Photo Call

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This blog has always been and always will be free for anyone to read.  I do not accept advertising although WordPress does post ads in exchange for the free service.  There are however some expenses associated with the blog.  WordPress charges for such things as the ability to post video and file storage beyond the … Continue reading Slumblog Millionaire

The anonymous commenting feature is enabled on this blog in order to allow whistleblowers the protection they need to speak out about cruelty in animal shelters and provide information in a public forum without fear of retaliation by their employers.  It's been abused in the past but that has been the exception, not the rule, … Continue reading Buyer’s Remorse

Just a little note of explanation for my absence this weekend and perhaps, relatively speaking, in recent weeks.  In between Graham and Emily's deaths, I was stopped at a light on the way to work when a truck slammed into me, totaling my car.  The other driver told the officer he had insurance and provided … Continue reading Where I’ve Been

Once again this year, I’d like to put together a post for Christmas day celebrating the human-animal bond in pictures.  If you would like to submit a photo for inclusion, please keep the following guidelines in mind: Photo should feature at least one pet and one human in keeping with the human-animal bond theme.  It … Continue reading Photo Call

I'm just saying this right up front - I don't know if I'll be able to keep up a second shelter pet blog. But I think the chances are better than 50% so I decided to go for it. The new blog is for posting awful photos taken by shelters and posted online.  I share … Continue reading New Blog