Last week, the NC Department of Agriculture issued a letter regarding its investigation of the Transylvania Co shelter. The findings include: During the period from September 1, 2014 through July 21, 2015, 205 animals were killed by staff members who were not certified as euthanasia technicians. 81 stray animals who were neither seriously ill nor … Continue reading State of NC Finds Violations at Transylvania Co Shelter, Assesses Penalty
Category: enablers
Alabama ACO Fails to Catch Loose Puppies, Guns Them Down
A litter of friendly puppies who appeared to be suffering from mange turned up near a golf club in Boaz, AL. Two pups were caught by local rescuers and are being treated for mange before they go up for adoption. The local ACO was called about the other pups who had wandered into someone's yard. … Continue reading Alabama ACO Fails to Catch Loose Puppies, Guns Them Down
Texas ACO Leaves Cats to Suffer and Die in Truck
Michael Arista, an ACO in Big Spring, Texas, reportedly picked up "numerous" cats at some unknown time last week and put them in the metal boxes on his ACO vehicle which he left in a police station parking lot in 95 degree heat. A police officer noticed the vehicle on Saturday morning and contacted the on-call ACO. When that … Continue reading Texas ACO Leaves Cats to Suffer and Die in Truck
Complaints Prompt State to Inspect VA Shelter and Enablers to Circle the Wagons
In Accomack Co, Virginia, another sad case where pets who were reportedly living in unacceptable conditions in a resident's yard are now allegedly suffering at the pound after being "rescued": An Exmore man who tipped off Accomack County Animal Control officers about poor living conditions of 15 dogs at a rural Onancock residence now is … Continue reading Complaints Prompt State to Inspect VA Shelter and Enablers to Circle the Wagons
Chicago Pound Leaves Dog in a Van for 5 Days
That pillar of animal care and control, the Chicago pound, is once again pillaring all over the animals. Pound staff brought 14 dogs to the Chicago Wolves hockey game for an adoption event on Saturday, April 18. A dog called Missy was reportedly "having problems" at the event and was taken out to a cage … Continue reading Chicago Pound Leaves Dog in a Van for 5 Days
Caddo Parish Killing Thousands of Pets, Blaming the Public
The main "service" provided to animals by the staff at Caddo Parish Animal Services in Louisiana is killing: Caddo took in 8,744 dogs and cats last year and euthanized 6,805, according to data provided by the shelter. Based on these numbers, Caddo's kill rate for 2014 was 78%. That is a staggering number of dead pets. … Continue reading Caddo Parish Killing Thousands of Pets, Blaming the Public
Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals: Monroe Co Edition
Monroe Co, FL contracts with three animal shelters for services. Here are the 2014 kill stats for each: Humane Animal Care Coalition (aka Upper Keys Animal Shelter) Cat kill rate: 81% Dog kill rate: 43% Safe Harbor Animal Rescue of the Keys Cat kill rate: 31% Dog kill rate: 18% Florida Keys SPCA Cat kill … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals: Monroe Co Edition
Case Update: Former Pound Director Charged with Felony Cruelty
Pete Brock, the recently fired director of the Martin Co pound in NC, has been arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty. This is in addition to the charge he was already facing regarding alleged threats made to a former co-worker. The new charge was filed as the result of an investigation stemming from a February … Continue reading Case Update: Former Pound Director Charged with Felony Cruelty
Forsyth Co Officials SavingNotSaving Pets from the Cold
Forsyth Co, NC: Over the last two days, at least 57 animals were saved from the sub-freezing temperatures in Forsyth County. Animals saved. Yay! However, FOX8 has learned that at least one of these animals will be euthanized. [...] Many more of the animals may meet the same fate. Animals saved? “If they do die, … Continue reading Forsyth Co Officials SavingNotSaving Pets from the Cold
Thuggery
These things take various forms and get circulated online from time to time. They're generally rants against the so-called irresponsible public. This one is too, which is why I didn't bother posting the entire thing. I'm sure all of you already know the myriad things you're doing wrong which "force" shelter workers to kill animals … Continue reading Thuggery
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