Shelters all across the country are in need of supplies such as canned cat food and kitty litter to help care for all the kittens who get turned in to shelters every Spring. This shelter in Myrtle Beach, SC is making a plea to the community for assistance:The Grand Strand Humane Society in Myrtle Beach … Continue reading It’s Kitten Season – Your Local Shelter Needs You
Category: HSUS
Does HSUS Support SB 250 in CA?
A brief historical example of HSUS involvement in mandatory spay-neuter (MSN) in CA:HSUS participated in crafting MSN in Sacramento Co, CA starting in 2004 (pdf). The ordinance was introduced in 2006 and passed in 2007.In 2006, Sacramento Co killed 46% of their shelter pets while owners redeemed 9% and 15% were adopted, rescue accounted for … Continue reading Does HSUS Support SB 250 in CA?
What’s Going on in IN Dog Seizure Case?
The Indiana Attorney General's Office and HSUS "raided" a dairy farm Monday and seized 240 dogs on the grounds that the farm's owners had not paid taxes on the dog breeding operation. Squeeze me? Isn't there such a thing as an IRS audit or even some sort of warning letter? They say the owners haven't … Continue reading What’s Going on in IN Dog Seizure Case?
45 Dogs Seized in Randolph Co, AL Dogfighting Bust
The ASPCA, HSUS and AL authorities have arrested 2 men and seized 45 dogs in connection with alleged dogfighting activity in 2 raids in Randolph Co, AL. The ASPCA release has some specific info on the dogs:“These dogs definitely suffered abuse and inhumane treatment at the hands of dogfighters,” said Dr. Merck, senior director of … Continue reading 45 Dogs Seized in Randolph Co, AL Dogfighting Bust
WSB-TV’s Segment on HSUS: "Shoddy Reporting"?
A week and a half ago, WSB-TV Atlanta posted a story from their newscast investigating HSUS donations but removed both the text article and video shortly thereafter. Google's cache of the page was swiftly burned as well. Over the course of the following week, the video repeatedly popped up on a number of websites only … Continue reading WSB-TV’s Segment on HSUS: "Shoddy Reporting"?
Winograd on HSUS Partnering with Vick
From Nathan Winograd's post "In Bed with Monsters":Can anyone imagine the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence embracing wife killer O.J. Simpson to help him regain his image? Can anyone imagine the National Organization to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children embracing pedophile John Geoghan to help him regain his image? Can anyone imagine the Rape, Abuse, … Continue reading Winograd on HSUS Partnering with Vick
Benton Co WA: Dogs in Danger – Can HSUS Help?
Here's a goddamn sorry situation:Allegations of troubles at Ella Stewart's Sun Valley Kennel are nothing new. Residents have complained for years, and county officials have investigated her operation before.In 2007, the health department recommended her for prosecution, and the prosecutor's office asked the sheriff's department to serve a warrant and check on the animals' welfare. … Continue reading Benton Co WA: Dogs in Danger – Can HSUS Help?
ABC News Atlanta Segment on HSUS Donations: Now You See it, Now You Don’t
I am truly confounded by the disappearing act on the WSB-TV news segment on HSUS donations. I haven't found anything to indicate the station doesn't stand behind its report. At any rate, the video is available here (although perhaps it will disappear at some point too?) and PetPAC has posted a transcript as well (same … Continue reading ABC News Atlanta Segment on HSUS Donations: Now You See it, Now You Don’t
We’ve Always Been at War with Eastasia
Whatever the reasons, the WSB-TV Atlanta report examining the fact that many pet lovers incorrectly believe their donations to HSUS support their local shelters, has been pulled. The news site removed the video and text article (including HSUS response and reader comments) and apparently demanded YouTube remove the video as well (claiming copyright violation). All … Continue reading We’ve Always Been at War with Eastasia
Not so hahaha
In Debbie Downer news, the AP is reporting that Michael Vick will work with the HSUS on an anti-dogfighting campaign. I wonder how these two will get along based on their histories. Cos Michael Vick apparently only wanted some of his Pitbulls dead which obviously is in sharp contrast to the HSUS who has worked … Continue reading Not so hahaha
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