The Florida Times-Union shamefully published a killing apologist piece whitewashing the weekly killing done by Barbara Sancomb, the manager at the Glynn Co pound in GA. Framing the manager as an animal lover and showing a photo of her paw print tattoos to prove it, the paper talks about the terrible "burden" of killing animals who … Continue reading Enablers Desperately Cling to Killing in Glynn Co as Public Supports No Kill
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Filth and Neglect Found During State Inspection of Rutherford Co Pound
The website for the Rutherford Co pound in NC indicates the facility is closed during the hours most people can visit: The shelter hours are Monday thru Thursday 12:00 P.M. till 4:00 P.M. for adoptions only and Friday 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. for adoptions only. The shelter is closed on Saturday, Sundays, and major … Continue reading Filth and Neglect Found During State Inspection of Rutherford Co Pound
Bulloch Co Taxpayers Spending Thousands on Needless Killing of Shelter Animals
I've written about the alarming number of animals who reportedly die in their cages at the Bulloch Co pound in GA. The Statesboro Herald recently ran a piece detailing the cost to taxpayers for the animals the pound kills: Bulloch County spent $52,878.33 of taxpayer money from Jan. 1, 2011, to Oct. 29, 2013, euthanizing … Continue reading Bulloch Co Taxpayers Spending Thousands on Needless Killing of Shelter Animals
How Would Your Pet Fare If Impounded by Putnam County Animal Services?
The sheriff's office runs the pound in Putnam Co, Florida. The website states "the shelter is on N Highway 17, at the landfill." I reached out to the sheriff's office for comment after seeing this photo posted on Facebook: I haven't yet received a response from the sheriff's office but if I do, I will … Continue reading How Would Your Pet Fare If Impounded by Putnam County Animal Services?
Shelter Pet of the Day: Kentucky
Added, 10-30-13: Readers Clarice and db have offered to donate to whoever helps Bo. *** Today I received a note from a reader, asking me to feature a dog at the Franklin Co Humane Society in Kentucky on the blog as he is going to be killed on Friday and the reader really wanted to … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day: Kentucky
Nine Dogs Not-Rescued by Broward Co Pound
On August 26, this was the headline on the Ft. Lauderdale ABC affiliate's website: Broward animal shelter, cops save dogs from suspected dog fighting ring - Investigation continues; Dogs to be rehabilitated Eleven female mixed breed dogs were reportedly found in rough shape, living in sub-standard conditions at a Broward County home. The owner was … Continue reading Nine Dogs Not-Rescued by Broward Co Pound
Dead Shelter Pets Don’t Lie
When we talk about shelter statistics - or save rate, kill rate, hard numbers or any way you want to describe it - we are talking about pets. Dogs and cats, including feral cats whose home is the community, who for whatever reason have been placed in cages at the shelter - these are the … Continue reading Dead Shelter Pets Don’t Lie
NC Animal Control Administrator is Proud of Pound’s Performance
The Gaston County pound in North Carolina kills dogs and cats. A private citizen had hoped to open a no kill shelter in Gaston Co but recently announced the plan will not move forward. The local paper falls all over itself in its capacity as killing enabler: Euthanasia by legal injection is common at the … Continue reading NC Animal Control Administrator is Proud of Pound’s Performance
“We’re doing the best we can!” – Nashville edition
Billy Briggs, head of Nashville's pet killing facility, on the pound's horrifying 78% kill rate: “We try our best to find homes for the ones that are adoptable.” Mr. Briggs failed to mention that just 16% of the dogs and cats at the Nashville pound are deemed adoptable. Of those few who make it to … Continue reading “We’re doing the best we can!” – Nashville edition
Things Killing Apologists Say
• Campbell Co Mayor William Baird on the Campbell Co pound in TN: Its annual euthanization rate is about 80 percent, which the mayor said is typical of rural counties. (Thank you Karen for the link.) • Lake Co Manager David Heath on a recent audit of the Lake Co pound in FL which revealed … Continue reading Things Killing Apologists Say
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