The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is not affiliated with your local animal shelter. HSUS is primarily a fundraising organization and you have probably seen some of their commercials on TV. HSUS produces a print magazine for shelters called Shelter Pages (which they are preparing to publish online) which they describe as "your … Continue reading HSUS Magazine Helps Keep Pet Killing Facilities in Fighting Form
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Leadership Needed in Jefferson Parish
The director of the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter in New Orleans, Diane Guichard, has resigned. She is the latest in a series of directors to vacate the post in recent years. In 2007, the shelter's then-director of one year quit after 13 dogs died from drinking insecticide which had been sprayed into their water bowls. … Continue reading Leadership Needed in Jefferson Parish
Proposed Changes after HSUS Evaluation of Dallas Animal Services
The shocking cruelty reported in the media that shamed Dallas Animal Services into paying for a $25,000 shelter evaluation by HSUS has prompted some planned changes at the shelter. First let's take a look at the HSUS evaluation from November 2010, which included the following items: HSUS dinged the shelter because a worker was observed … Continue reading Proposed Changes after HSUS Evaluation of Dallas Animal Services
Mass Cat Adoption Event in North Central Florida Starts Friday
In June, approximately 550 cats were taken from an owner in Florida. They were cared for and vetted and are now available for adoption. This massive undertaking is being coordinated by a number of animal welfare groups including Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, HSUS, Alachua Co Animal Services and PetSmart Charities. Let's help get eyeballs on … Continue reading Mass Cat Adoption Event in North Central Florida Starts Friday
Jeffrey Dahmer Culinary Class – How Much Would You Pay?
Goodbye frying pan, hello fire: The City of Memphis says it wants a second, outside look at the City Animal Shelter. Wednesday afternoon, City Chief Administrative Officer George Little, announced talks are underway with the Humane Society of the United States. Bloody hell. The HSUS evaluations have served places like Miami-Dade Animal Services so well, … Continue reading Jeffrey Dahmer Culinary Class – How Much Would You Pay?
Cat Got Your Tongue, Michael Vick?
When HSUS got in bed with Michael Vick to promote their "End Dogfighting" campaign, many of us were skeptical. Nothing to date has changed my skepticism in that regard. You may have heard about a new app for the Android market called "Dog Wars". Basically, you can play dogfighter on your phone. Yay. There has … Continue reading Cat Got Your Tongue, Michael Vick?
Where Will The Big Three Fall on TX CAPA?
I am so excited about the bill introduced in TX to protect shelter pets. It's such a great piece of legislation and I really hope it gets passed. But the 6 o'clock news doesn't care what my opinion is on TX CAPA. Typically, mainstream media outlets will contact the well known animal organizations who have … Continue reading Where Will The Big Three Fall on TX CAPA?
Red Alert – Concern Troll!
The AP put out a piece earlier this month on rescue transports which take shelter dogs from the south and drive them north. It provides some sad stats for shelter pets in the state of NC: Last year, at least 305,222 dogs and cats were dropped off at North Carolina shelters, and 214,475 were euthanized. … Continue reading Red Alert – Concern Troll!
The Alabama 44: This is Not a Rescue
An update on the Alabama 44. Status: Alive (29 dogs) 10 dogs at PAWS Atlanta in GA – Laura has been keeping me updated which I really appreciate. Morgan, Grandin, Cora (now Sari), Imogen and Driscol have been adopted. The other 5 dogs are listed for adoption on their website. 1 dog at Humane Society … Continue reading The Alabama 44: This is Not a Rescue
NY Mother Pleads Guilty in Pet Torture Case
You might remember the 2009 story of the Long Island mother who forced her children to participate in torturing pets to death. We're not talking a couple of unfortunate family pets here - we're talking dozens of dogs and cats, probably stolen from area residents. Since she never made bail from her December 2009 arrest, … Continue reading NY Mother Pleads Guilty in Pet Torture Case
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