Category: cats

Chicago Pound Transferred More Than 1200 Cats to a Small Rescue Group

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Chicago Animal Care & Control killed more than 8000 animals in 2012. Since 2006, the pound's rescue transfer program, Homeward Bound, has seen a 230% increase in the number of animals transferred. Chicago ACC gave an average of more than 200 cats every month for 6 months in a row this year to a rescue … Continue reading Chicago Pound Transferred More Than 1200 Cats to a Small Rescue Group

“Compromised Feline Welfare” at Hillsborough Co Pound

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It sucks being a cat at the Hillsborough Co pound in Florida.  Way. Although the pound's TNR program was officially sanctioned by local politicians on May 1, not one action has been taken to implement the program: “I'm not [a] patient person,” said Sherry Silk, director of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. “Come on; … Continue reading “Compromised Feline Welfare” at Hillsborough Co Pound

Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH: Success!

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Regular readers know that I have been posting about shelter pet advocate Casey Post's efforts to reform her local shelter in Medina Co, OH.  This week, Ms. Post again addressed her county commissioners but was forced to improvise a speech due to last minute developments on the reform front.  I asked her to talk about … Continue reading Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH: Success!

Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH – Week 4

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Medina County animal advocate Casey Post once again addressed the public meeting of her county commissioners this week.  Her comments, along with the text of her speech, are below.  I have been sharing them each week so that readers can see shelter reform advocacy in action, as it unfolds.  I hope it may inspire others … Continue reading Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH – Week 4

Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH – Week 3

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Medina County animal advocate Casey Post once again addressed the public meeting of her county commissioners this week, this time with visual aids - enlarged, mounted photographs which she held up during her speech. Ms. Post writes: People who gather for these meetings regularly are starting to recognize me and I’m getting some nods and … Continue reading Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH – Week 3

UPDATED: 14 “Rescued” Cats Killed For Ringworm at TN Shelter

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Update, 1:30pm:  Clarice sent me a link to a story that has been updated on WBIR.  Although the video report still says the cats were killed, the text version of the story has been updated to say the 14 cats were saved by an out of state rescue group. Original post: Some Petsmart stores apparently … Continue reading UPDATED: 14 “Rescued” Cats Killed For Ringworm at TN Shelter

Discussion: Manager Explains Deaths at the Bulloch Co Pound

~ YesBiscuit ~ 23 Comments

Georgia - The Bulloch Co pound's webpage is on the county government website. It indicates the shelter is closed on weekends and describes what appears to be a limited admission status. The local paper, the Statesboro Herald, publishes weekly reports detailing the number of animals handled at the facility. I previously wrote about a 3 … Continue reading Discussion: Manager Explains Deaths at the Bulloch Co Pound

Medina Co Animal Shelter is Proud of Gassing Cats

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Warning:  Bad language ahead. These words are featured prominently on the Medina County Animal Shelter brochure: We are proud of our department and want to keep up our good image and public relations. The Ohio shelter has indeed been very public about its better than 90% save rate for dogs.  But the shelter's "good image" … Continue reading Medina Co Animal Shelter is Proud of Gassing Cats