The pound in Corpus Christi, TX is run by the police department. On February 9, Corpus Christi Animal Care Services impounded a dog named Bandit for quarantine after he reportedly bit a person. The owner, Mary Trevino, was given a 10 day quarantine form by the impounding ACO, which she signed and kept her copy. … Continue reading Corpus Christi Pound Oops-Kills Owned Dog During Quarantine
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Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals: Fox Valley Humane Edition
Appleton, WI - Betsy Quaintance and her daughter Allie found a very scared female Beagle wearing a collar but no tags on October 20, 2013. Once they gained the dog's trust, she was very affectionate and appreciative of the food and love they gave her. The women suspected she was a lost pet and took … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals: Fox Valley Humane Edition
Nine Dogs Not-Rescued by Broward Co Pound
On August 26, this was the headline on the Ft. Lauderdale ABC affiliate's website: Broward animal shelter, cops save dogs from suspected dog fighting ring - Investigation continues; Dogs to be rehabilitated Eleven female mixed breed dogs were reportedly found in rough shape, living in sub-standard conditions at a Broward County home. The owner was … Continue reading Nine Dogs Not-Rescued by Broward Co Pound
Beloved Pet Fast Tracked to Kill Room at Hillsborough Co Pound
Besides the most obvious reason shelters should not fast track owner surrendered animals to the kill room - that is, these pets have the right to live - there's this: The person presenting himself as the owner may in fact not own the pet being surrendered. People who are most likely to pose as owners … Continue reading Beloved Pet Fast Tracked to Kill Room at Hillsborough Co Pound
Orange Co Pound Oops-Kills Dog with Adopter Waiting, Rescuer Demands Answers
Florida - After Orange County Animal Services oops-killed a 2 year old dog named Hershey who had an adopter waiting to take him home, the facility's spokesman refused to disclose exactly how the communication breakdown occurred. Local rescuer Christina Duncan didn't accept the brush-off and contacted several individuals in positions of leadership at the pound … Continue reading Orange Co Pound Oops-Kills Dog with Adopter Waiting, Rescuer Demands Answers
Anyone Minding the Store, Memphis?
Remember when those MAS killing cheerleaders also known as the do nothing advisory board decided to lock the public out of most of their meetings because the unwashed masses wanted to speak up for the right of shelter pets to live? Well here are the minutes from one of the recent super secret meetings. … Continue reading Anyone Minding the Store, Memphis?
History Rewrite: Miami-Dade No Kill Funding Referendum No Longer Will of the People
In Miami-Dade Co, a shelter funding referendum was passed overwhelmingly by citizens last November. The initiative would have provided nearly $20 million in annual taxpayer funding for programs aimed at reducing shelter intake, such as low and no cost neuter, as well as programs aimed at increasing live release such as an expanded foster program. … Continue reading History Rewrite: Miami-Dade No Kill Funding Referendum No Longer Will of the People
OMG! These two should totally be friends!
Deborah Broughton, head of Petersburg Animal Care and Control in Virginia: "The biggest problem is that some people are holding the pound to a shelter standard." Commissioner Gene Buckner, head of the Mercer Co pound in West Virginia: "We’re not here to euthanize animals. These no-kill shelters are forcing us to do that.” (Thanks Clarice … Continue reading OMG! These two should totally be friends!
Humane Society of Greater Miami: O, what a tangled web we weave!
For me, nothing is likely to eclipse Atlanta reporter Randy Travis trying to force his way through a so-called humane society door being actively shut on him as he attempts to access dog kennels where he knows healthy dogs are being needlessly killed. That was gold. But this is definitely a good one. Miami reporter … Continue reading Humane Society of Greater Miami: O, what a tangled web we weave!
Alternatives to Shelter Surrender: KY Pound’s “Furbabies” Fail
This is a Facebook posting from the page for the municipal animal shelter facility in Benton, KY. I checked the "About" information and it is indeed the pound's page, not a "Friends of" or other type of page. The pound is closed on weekends. I can't speak for anyone who may have posted their pets … Continue reading Alternatives to Shelter Surrender: KY Pound’s “Furbabies” Fail
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