You don't have to be nationally recognized as a feline behavior expert to know that if you box up a cat, take him to a pet killing facility and leave him surrounded by the smells and sounds of despair and death, the cat is not going to be in the mood to play tea party. … Continue reading The War on Cats: Hawaii Edition
Category: HSUS
Yes Virginia, There are Real Monsters
David Wills, who led Michigan InHumane in the 80s then worked as a vice-president for HSUS, was arrested and charged last month with crimes relating to the sexual abuse of a child in Texas. It's his third arrest this year. He is charged with two felonies, Continuous Trafficking of a Child and Continuous Sexual Abuse of … Continue reading Yes Virginia, There are Real Monsters
NC Shelter Workers Indicted for Torturing Dog Were Previously Praised by HSUS
In January of last year, HSUS issued a press release announcing its "top ten emergency placement partners". Number one on the list was the Guilford Co Animal Shelter in NC, run by the United Animal Coalition. The press release reads, in part: Although every placement partner is deeply valued, these ten groups went above and … Continue reading NC Shelter Workers Indicted for Torturing Dog Were Previously Praised by HSUS
State of NC Shuts Down Operator of Two County Pounds
The state of North Carolina has revoked the shelter registrations issued to the United Animal Coalition - one used to operate the Guilford Co pound and the other for the Davidson Co pound. In letters dated August 17, the state ordered UAC to cease and desist operating both facilities within 5 days "based on UAC's … Continue reading State of NC Shuts Down Operator of Two County Pounds
Discussion: NH Bill Backed by HSUS
In New Hampshire, HSUS is promoting House Bill 624 which would require owners charged with cruelty to pay for their seized animals' care while waiting for their day in court. If the accused can't afford to pay, they lose all rights to their animals, regardless of the outcome at trial. HB 624 would change the current … Continue reading Discussion: NH Bill Backed by HSUS
PA Pet Store Chain Importing Shelter Animals from the South
Philly.com recently ran an article on a PA pet store chain that, like some others around the country, is switching from selling puppies and kittens obtained from commercial breeders to selling pets obtained from shelters. Since shelter pets are being needlessly killed by directors who won't do their jobs, any chance at avoiding the kill room sounds great. Nonetheless, I … Continue reading PA Pet Store Chain Importing Shelter Animals from the South
TZI Recommends Shelter Should Not Let You Have Your Lost Cat Back
In August 2013, the Maddie's Fund Shelter Medicine Program issued a summary of recommendations to the Hillsborough Co pound in FL following a consultation. The recommendation regarding stray cats was particularly troubling to me since it threatened the bond between people and their lost pets. From the report: Eliminate the required hold period for stray … Continue reading TZI Recommends Shelter Should Not Let You Have Your Lost Cat Back
Action Item: Demand Shelter Pets in Charles Co, MD Be Immediately Protected from Further Abuse
There is a video on Facebook of a dog being physically and emotionally abused by a pound employee in Charles Co, MD. I'm not posting it here because I want to make sure that no reader views it without reading a warning first. It's disturbing. As in, I have had trouble sleeping since I first saw … Continue reading Action Item: Demand Shelter Pets in Charles Co, MD Be Immediately Protected from Further Abuse
We Interrupt Your Celebratory Michael Vick News for This Reminder
As football fans swoon with the news that the NY Jets have signed Michael Vick and he may be a starting quarterback next season instead of a backup, I thought I'd just take a moment to remind the internet that Michael Vick tortured and killed dogs, was never charged with animal cruelty for those crimes … Continue reading We Interrupt Your Celebratory Michael Vick News for This Reminder
In Which Randolph Co Clings to its Gas Chamber
When HSUS gave Randolph Co, NC $3000 in December 2011 to send its gas chamber to the landfill, Randolph Co was all, "Yay, put that fat check straight into our bank account!" Then they kept right on merrily stuffing dogs and cats into the gas chamber. Of the 6705 dogs and cats who came through … Continue reading In Which Randolph Co Clings to its Gas Chamber
