A brick and mortar rescue group called All About Animals in Macon, Georgia suffered a tragedy this month. On the night of October 16, some person or persons apparently went into the no kill shelter and opened the doors on the pet cages. When volunteers arrived at the shelter the next morning, they found forty … Continue reading The Public Rallies Around Vandalized Georgia Shelter
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Hundreds of Dogs Seized in Multi-State Dogfighting Bust
Several of you have sent in links pertaining to the recent multi-state seizure of 367 dogs in connection with a dogfighting bust. And almost everyone who did also asked the question: What will happen to the dogs? Since the ASPCA and HSUS are involved, I will speculate based on past performance: Already overburdened rescue groups … Continue reading Hundreds of Dogs Seized in Multi-State Dogfighting Bust
Journalism Fail: HSUS and AKC are Both Money Grabbers
As always, I want to be clear and this is why I reiterate a point made often on this blog: No one wants to see pets suffer and die in sub-standard conditions. It makes no difference to me whether these dogs are being warehoused for breeding in a "puppy mill" or warehoused for killing in … Continue reading Journalism Fail: HSUS and AKC are Both Money Grabbers
Why are shelter directors killing pets whom rescue groups are willing to save? Because they can.
Many pet lovers are shocked to learn that most municipal facilities that call themselves animal shelters do not actually shelter animals. In fact, these so-called shelters kill pets rescuers are willing to save, because they can. More still are astonished when they learn that some of the private non-profits calling themselves humane societies or societies … Continue reading Why are shelter directors killing pets whom rescue groups are willing to save? Because they can.
HSUS Social Media Fail
Don’t Make Us Sic HSUS on You
The Halifax Co pound in NC is a catch and kill facility that is not open to the public for adoptions. A well intentioned but obviously misinformed pet advocate recently wrote to the county in an attempt to get them to open their doors to adopters: A recent email from N.C. Advocate Jane Tzilvelis, of … Continue reading Don’t Make Us Sic HSUS on You
Nobody WANTS to kill animals – CA Law Edition
CA state Senator Ted Lieu sponsored a pet related, HSUS backed bill that was signed by the governor in September and will take effect January 1, 2013. Senator's Lieu's website makes the bill sound pretty good: Neglected or injured animals will no longer be returned to abusive owners[.] Pretty good, yes? Hold your applause. The … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to kill animals – CA Law Edition
The “Irresponsible Public” Seeks Justice for Dog Killed by Maricopa Co
A concerned shelter pet advocate contacted Maricopa Co Animal Care & Control in AZ last month regarding the photo posted online of a Chihuahua being held down with a chokepole. This was the response received: On Sep 20, 2012, at 10:59 AM, Karen Dickey - ACSX <KDickey@mail.maricopa.gov> wrote: Thank you for your concern. Unfortunately, Maricopa County … Continue reading The “Irresponsible Public” Seeks Justice for Dog Killed by Maricopa Co
Did Michael Vick Get a Dog?
Due to Michael Vick's admitted federal crimes related to dogfighting, a judge barred him from owning a dog for 3 years after his release from prison. But he has repeatedly expressed an interest in owning a dog again "for the kids" and in fact his partnership with the Humane Society of the United States yielded … Continue reading Did Michael Vick Get a Dog?
Fire Up the Cupcake Machine: Another Dungeon Ignored by HSUS
There is currently some online drama surrounding the Humane Society of Richmond Co in NC. The basic issue appears to involve money and has the board threatening to terminate its animal control contract with the county. E-mails and Facebook postings are circulating stating basically that 250 pets at the HSRC have until October 31 to … Continue reading Fire Up the Cupcake Machine: Another Dungeon Ignored by HSUS
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