In Houston, the owner of a 14 year old Chihuahua named Guero gave a friend a lift on July 13, taking the pet along for the car ride. A Houston police officer stopped the vehicle for failing to signal a turn. And because Houston apparently takes turn signals terrible-awful seriously, the officer decided to search the SUV. … Continue reading Houston Police Officer and Tow Truck Driver Abandon Elderly Dog in Traffic
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Hawaiian Island on Path to Exterminate 20,000 Cats
The county of Kauai, one of the Hawaiian islands, assembled a nine member Feral Cat Task Force to make recommendations regarding the management of the community cat population. The county paid $30,000 for the report, issued in March 2014. The task force excluded the president of Kauai Ferals and was primarily comprised of individuals wishing to exterminate … Continue reading Hawaiian Island on Path to Exterminate 20,000 Cats
Louisiana Pound Worker Neglects Dogs to Death, Receives Fine
Cynthia and Royce Johnson's healthy 4 year old dogs were family. Vick and Fancy had their own Christmas stockings and were in the family portraits. But when Vick was found loose in a neighbor's yard in mid-June, the Town of Basile, LA inexplicably took both dogs away, requiring the Johnsons to go to court to … Continue reading Louisiana Pound Worker Neglects Dogs to Death, Receives Fine
Augusta Pound Refusing to Adopt Out Animals Because of Possibility Adopters Might Not Follow Through with Neuters
In Richmond Co, Georgia, Augusta Animal Services has been killing 70% of its animals for the past two years. And that tragic kill rate appears to be the result of a hot mess perpetuated by local leaders. An animal advocate recently told the Augusta Chronicle that Augusta pound director Sharon Broady refuses to work with rescues and charges them … Continue reading Augusta Pound Refusing to Adopt Out Animals Because of Possibility Adopters Might Not Follow Through with Neuters
Memphis Pound Kills Ten Kittens in One Day
Public records of ten kittens killed by the Memphis pound on May 22, 2014: The first four kittens on the list were killed because of their "behavior". I guess the person holding them in their hands must have been mauled after these photos were taken. The complete records, including all veterinary notes, were requested. The only … Continue reading Memphis Pound Kills Ten Kittens in One Day
York Co SPCA Kills 36 Cats in Response to Ringworm Outbreak
Ringworm is a treatable condition which appears as a skin infection in pets. Both oral and topical medications may be prescribed by a vet in treating pets with ringworm. As with all diseases, it's essential that animal shelters have protocols in place to prevent ringworm since treatment involves time, space and money - resources which shelters must use carefully. … Continue reading York Co SPCA Kills 36 Cats in Response to Ringworm Outbreak
Cruelty Allegations against Franklin Co Dog Pound
The Franklin Co dog pound in Ohio killed more than 40% of the dogs in its care in 2012. Among the thousands killed by the pound each year are dogs who don't pass a behavioral test administered by the staff. The pound's assistant director, Deborah Finelli, e-mailed a local reporter regarding the process: “To be selected for … Continue reading Cruelty Allegations against Franklin Co Dog Pound
Miami-Dade Pound Manager: “Obviously we’re doing something right”
The troubled Miami-Dade pound in FL is funded by taxpayers, in part to provide a safety net for stray pets in the community. But when a Good Samaritan tried to help a dog he found loose on a highway by bringing him to the pound recently, he was turned away. A Miami-Dade pound employee was … Continue reading Miami-Dade Pound Manager: “Obviously we’re doing something right”
Karma Rescue in CA Sells Lost Pet While Ignoring Owner’s Pleas
When a CA family's 8 month old puppy got lost last month, owner Rosa Torres began looking for her right away. She visited her local shelter repeatedly but never saw her puppy, called Raffiki.In fact, Raffiki had been found running loose and was taken to a neighboring shelter - not the one the owner kept … Continue reading Karma Rescue in CA Sells Lost Pet While Ignoring Owner’s Pleas
Deceptive Maneuvering at MAS Costs Another Dog His Life
Memphis Animal Services impounded a 2 year old male Alaskan malamute on January 31 for roaming loose. His owner called the next day to inquire about redeeming her pet. This should be the end of this dog's story at MAS - right here. Because the dog was owned and wanted and the owner contacted MAS … Continue reading Deceptive Maneuvering at MAS Costs Another Dog His Life
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