When a freshly bathed, neutered kitten called Porkchop accidentally got out the door of his owner's apartment in January, he was found by an upstairs neighbor and taken to the Mobile Co pound in AL. The pound killed the kitten within minutes of his arrival. Now the owner has filed a lawsuit. At issue is … Continue reading Lazy, Lying Kitten Killers at AL Pound Get Served
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More Misery for Animals in Merced County, CA
On June 26, 2013, Merced County authorities served a search warrant at Last Hope Cat Kingdom - a pet sanctuary in California. Merced County Spokesman Mike North was on site during the raid and later talked to the local ABC affiliate: He said many of the animals were severely emaciated, some had their eyes swollen … Continue reading More Misery for Animals in Merced County, CA
UPDATED: NC Kittens Need Foster Home
Update: September 8, 2013 - The kittens have found a foster. Thank you everyone. Reader Dot rescued this orphaned litter of 3 week old kittens from the landfill - which is where they'll be sent if she takes them to her local pound. Dot has a full house of canine fosters and is unable to … Continue reading UPDATED: NC Kittens Need Foster Home
Protecting the Lives of Unborn Puppies and Kittens in Shelters
As a no kill advocate, I am opposed to the spaying of pregnant shelter animals. While I do not believe in the myth of pet overpopulation, that has nothing to do with my opposition. Even if I believed pet overpopulation was real (I do not), I would still be opposed to spaying pregnant dogs and … Continue reading Protecting the Lives of Unborn Puppies and Kittens in Shelters
The Real Danger to Black Cats at Halloween
The risk of possible animal abuse by a screened adoption applicant exists at all times, not just Halloween. There is no evidence showing the risk of possible animal abuse by a screened adoption applicant increases at Halloween. And yet some shelters and rescue groups "protect" black cats by refusing to place them with screened applicants … Continue reading The Real Danger to Black Cats at Halloween
Newborn Kittens Killed at MAS
Newborn kittens can not regulate their own body temperatures and require a source of warmth. If they are not stimulated to void their body waste, they suffer from both great pain and toxic build-up. And orphans can not eat on their own so must be bottle (or tube) fed every 4 hours. If they are … Continue reading Newborn Kittens Killed at MAS
Being Born is Not a Crime
In May and June of 2012, records obtained via FOIA show the Memphis pound killed a total of 20 kittens and 22 puppies for the crime of being "too young". Being born is not a medically hopeless condition requiring euthanasia. It is a gift, something to be cherished and protected. Compassionate foster owners value the … Continue reading Being Born is Not a Crime
Compare and Contrast
Pets Alive in NY has a live feed of kittens at their shelter! I'll be looking at that whenever I need a break from:
Free Kittens in Memphis – All Night Long!
NOTE - Added November 2016: The post below is from 2012. Please do not contact the number or the clinic mentioned in this post. Apparently some people are still inquiring about kittens and it's pissing people the hell off and they are sending me not nice messages which is making me type in red. Stop … Continue reading Free Kittens in Memphis – All Night Long!
The Kittens Stay!
One of my favorite websites is Letters of Note. Today they have a letter from Mark Twain which he posted permanently on his front door after his home was burgled in 1908.
YesBiscuit! 