Here's the problem: People want to take their dogs off leash in public parks because I guess it's too tedious to have to actually hold the leash. Especially when they haven't trained the dog to walk without pulling the owner's arm out of its socket. So that's two things - holding the leash and training … Continue reading Signed, Shocked in GA
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“The Dogs’ Tails Were Still Wagging”
From a piece on gassing pets at the Richmond Co Animal Control Shelter in GA, written 12 years ago: "The black-and-white mixed cocker spaniel waited patiently in a cage at the Richmond County Animal Control Shelter. "He was one of about 11,000 unwanted, neglected, sick, injured, abused or vicious animals that will die in the … Continue reading “The Dogs’ Tails Were Still Wagging”
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
New Law Affecting Shelter Pets in Utah
Big change for UT shelter pets: Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert has now signed H.B. 107 into law! H.B. 107 means pound seizure discretionary instead of mandatory for Utah public shelters. That means only two states, Minnesota and Oklahoma, still require pound seizure, the practice of requiring public shelters to sell or provide animals for research. The … Continue reading New Law Affecting Shelter Pets in Utah
Legal News
Nye Co, NV:[Animal Control officer Tim] McCarty was able to convince the owners of FLOCK (For the Love of Cats and Kittens) to surrender ownership and custody of the some 700 or more cats to the county which, in turn, placed the animals in the care of a rescue organization, Best Friends Animal Society.[...]Nye County … Continue reading Legal News
Al Franken Meets a Service Dog
I got a bit choked up watching this vid featuring Senator Al Franken (D-MN) talk about the event that inspired him to draft service dog legislation for our veterans.
What if We All Neutered Our Pets Today?
I no longer believe in the concept of "pet overpopulation" in this country. That myth has been debunked to my satisfaction by Nathan Winograd. But setting that aside, let's say for the sake of discussion that there are - if not a surplus of pets, at least way too many being killed in animal shelters. … Continue reading What if We All Neutered Our Pets Today?
I Wish Al Franken was My Senator
Al Franken (D-MN) has got his first piece of legislation - the Service Dogs for Veterans Act - on the President's desk: The Veterans Administration would develop partnerships with organizations that provide disabled veterans with service dogs. Franken said he introduced the legislation after meeting a veteran who said his service dog improved his quality … Continue reading I Wish Al Franken was My Senator
What’s Going on in IN Dog Seizure Case?
The Indiana Attorney General's Office and HSUS "raided" a dairy farm Monday and seized 240 dogs on the grounds that the farm's owners had not paid taxes on the dog breeding operation. Squeeze me? Isn't there such a thing as an IRS audit or even some sort of warning letter? They say the owners haven't … Continue reading What’s Going on in IN Dog Seizure Case?
Holding Ourselves Accountable: Confinement
It seems like I come across this type of story fairly regularly: one starting out with a pet Pitbull and from there, everything goes wrong. This one is from San Antonio, TX:After repeated instances of pit bulls running loose from a home in the 8400 block of Timber Mill, at least 20 residents have signed … Continue reading Holding Ourselves Accountable: Confinement
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