The other day I was on Twitter when Sarah from HSUS replied to one of my tweets about the AL 44. This is the first time I've had anyone from HSUS respond to my queries on the dogs so I was hopeful I could get a clarification on where the 10 dogs are that HSUS … Continue reading HSUS on the AL Dogs Left at Nashville Humane
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Thank Yous and a Request on the AL 44
I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU to everyone who has been so supportive and helpful with regard to the ongoing search for the Alabama 44. There are many readers - some I know and others I don't - who have offered support to the shelters who needed it, searched the web … Continue reading Thank Yous and a Request on the AL 44
Are All Large Scale Neglect Cases the Same?
It seems that we hear about so many cases where every pet was taken from an owner due to "terrible conditions", "neglect" and similar descriptive terms. Instead of having a blanket response to alleged puppy mills or hoarding situations, I am in favor of evaluating each case individually. To my mind, this is the only … Continue reading Are All Large Scale Neglect Cases the Same?
UPDATED – HSUS – Please Tell Us What Happened to the Alabama 44
It has been boatloads of fun tracking what has happened the 44 dogs HSUS took from an owner in AL in December. I mean really, it's been great. But here's the thing. HSUS peeps subscribe to this blog. Although I can't manage to get anyone there to talk to me directly, somebody at HSUS could … Continue reading UPDATED – HSUS – Please Tell Us What Happened to the Alabama 44
TN Owner Surrenders 97 Dogs and 1 Cat to Authorities
In Lewisburg, TN this week, someone who was apparently breeding several types of small breed dogs surrendered all his animals to the county sheriff's department. The local ABC affiliate describes it as follows: The Humane Society of the United States assisted the Marshall County Sheriff's Department in the rescue of the 97 dogs and one … Continue reading TN Owner Surrenders 97 Dogs and 1 Cat to Authorities
Status Update on the Alabama 44
It's been about a month since we first learned about the 44 dogs HSUS took from an owner in AL and dispersed throughout the south. I thought it would be a good time to post an updated list on the efforts to track these dogs. In addition, here are some of the search terms that … Continue reading Status Update on the Alabama 44
Shelter Records Confirm Fates of 4 of the Alabama 44
From the HSUS statement on the Alabama 44 posted on their website: It has come to our attention that four of the dogs sent to the Lincoln County shelter were deemed unadoptable and may have been euthanized via the gas chamber method of euthanasia. [...] It is deeply disturbing to us that these dogs may … Continue reading Shelter Records Confirm Fates of 4 of the Alabama 44
Update on the Alabama 44
I have a few tidbits of news to share on the Alabama 44. First I'd like to thank one of my readers, Samantha Laine, for donating her behavioral consultation services to the Humane Society of Etowah Co in AL for the 2 dogs they got from HSUS. The dogs have had some difficulty socializing even … Continue reading Update on the Alabama 44
One Pitbull Torturer Not Up for MVP This Year
I always find it difficult to report on animal cruelty stories. Some do touch me more deeply than others of course and such was the case with Phoenix, a Pitbull set on fire in Baltimore in 2009. A crowd of onlookers watched her burn until a heroic police officer arrived to douse the flames. Tragically, … Continue reading One Pitbull Torturer Not Up for MVP This Year
Who Killed the AL Dogs at Lincoln Co Animal Services?
When HSUS took 44 dogs from their owner in AL last month, they dropped 10 of them at Lincoln Co Animal Services - a gassing shelter in NC. The shelter killed 4 of the dogs - reports differ on whether the dogs were killed for being sick, aggressive, or both. No information is known on … Continue reading Who Killed the AL Dogs at Lincoln Co Animal Services?
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