The animal shelter in Montclair, NJ reportedly has a kill rate of approximately 11%. That's a pretty good save rate when compared to the national average. Apparently some local pet advocates have complaints about how the shelter operates and are asking the shelter, which was taken over by the municipality last year, to become a … Continue reading Montclair, NJ Community Wants to Improve Shelter
Category: HSUS
Nuh-uh, Internet!
Speaking of e-mail forwards, I'm seeing one that says not to buy the US Postal Service "Stamps to the Rescue" because the money from sale of these stamps is going to HSUS. As far as I know, this is 100% false but I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong. The concern expressed in … Continue reading Nuh-uh, Internet!
Party of No, Your Table is Ready
Note: For background on the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC, see posts here, here and here. On Wednesday, NC State Rep. Pat McElraft and two pet advocates met with shelter manager Jeff Bass and Robeson Co officials to discuss recommendations for changes to improve the shelter: A pattern arose during the two-hour meeting: Advocates … Continue reading Party of No, Your Table is Ready
More on 98 Dogs Seized in NC
Background here. Some specifics on the seized dogs have emerged: Two Chihuahuas will require surgery. One has a busted left eye socket, which has left the dog blind. The other has a puncture to her side that allows air to leak from her lungs. A 10- to 12-year-old greyhound is missing much of her lower … Continue reading More on 98 Dogs Seized in NC
More on Robeson Co Animal Shelter
There is another article in the local paper regarding allegations of cruelty at the Robeson Co Animal Shelter (RCAS). It's basically a he said/she said type deal with the shelter manager countering one eyewitness report with this handy retort: “She did not witness anything. What she thinks she saw was not the truth.” Beyond the … Continue reading More on Robeson Co Animal Shelter
One Thing Leads to Another
Humane Watch has a full page ad in the New York Times today about HSUS. The ad reads, in part:The Humane Society of the United States is NOT your local animal shelter. In fact, it gives less than one-half of one percent of its $100 million budget to hands-on pet shelters.It's always good to research … Continue reading One Thing Leads to Another
Dogs Illegally Seized in SD
In September of last year, a group called Second Chance Dog Rescue, along with HSUS, seized 172 dogs from a breeder in Turner Co, South Dakota. The entire investigation and seizure was riddled with problems - of the U.S. Constitution variety - and a pdf detailing the case can be found here. A judge ruled … Continue reading Dogs Illegally Seized in SD
Before You Donate
HSUS has already begun rattling the disaster relief donation pan. Now HSUS can spend their money any way they like - although I take issue with their tax-exempt status - and that's their right. But in the interest of full disclosure, which HSUS seems to have a hard time with in general, anyone considering donating … Continue reading Before You Donate
Dude – What?
The Danville Area Humane Society kills approximately 90% of the pets they get their murdering hands on and is under the direction of HSUS BFF Paulette Dean. Ms. Dean was recently named "Person of the Year" by the VA Voters for Animal Welfare. And if you're done swallowing that mouthful of irony, open wide:The Danville … Continue reading Dude – What?
Danville Area Humane Society Kills Pets, Wants More
Do you read/watch interviews and want to butt in to the conversation and question the answers given by the interviewee instead of just letting them slide? I do. This is possibly why Larry King never calls me back.Michael Markarian, President of the Humane Society Legislative Fund has an interview posted on his blog with Paulette … Continue reading Danville Area Humane Society Kills Pets, Wants More
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