Korey Wetherell left his beloved pet Chewbacca in the care of roommates when he went out of town at the beginning of the month. The dog was accidentally lost and a roommate began searching for him after notifying Korey, who immediately posted a lost dog ad on Craigslist. After learning that Chewie had been picked … Continue reading Denver Animal Shelter Adopts Out Well-Loved, Lost Dog Despite Owner’s Attempts to Reclaim
Category: lost pets
St Johns Co Oops-Kills Beloved Lost Cat Upon Intake
A neutered and declawed indoor cat named Tails became lost last week while the owners were having work done inside their Florida home. Owner Chelsea Santoro began putting up Lost Cat posters around the neighborhood. Unbeknownst to anyone, Tails had climbed into the engine compartment of a neighbor's rental car. Miraculously, Tails was unharmed despite riding on … Continue reading St Johns Co Oops-Kills Beloved Lost Cat Upon Intake
The War on Cats: Chicago Edition
In November 2014, the Chicago city council approved an ordinance which reduced the mandatory holding period for stray animals at Chicago Animal Care and Control. Stray dogs of unknown ownership now only get three days for their owners to find them. Stray cats of unknown ownership now get zero days. Litters of puppies aged four … Continue reading The War on Cats: Chicago Edition
St Johns Co Kills Lost, Microchipped Service Dog Without Contacting Owners
In December 2014, St Johns Co Department of Animal Control in Florida reports on its website that the facility took in 322 animals, killing 225 of them. Here are a couple of screengrabs from the full report: One of those killed that month was a lost, microchipped pet named Baby Girl whose owners were looking for … Continue reading St Johns Co Kills Lost, Microchipped Service Dog Without Contacting Owners
SC Pound Kills Microchipped Lost Dog Without Contacting Owner
On New Year's Eve, a 10 year old chocolate Lab called Mocha got lost in York Co, SC. Her family searched for her for 2 days, calling AC numerous times and posting fliers in the area. A York Co pound worker finally told owner Mike Cunningham that Mocha had been brought in on December 31 and … Continue reading SC Pound Kills Microchipped Lost Dog Without Contacting Owner
UPDATED: Oklahoma ACO Lies to Owner about Fate of Missing Dog
A 10 year old German shorthaired pointer got lost in Elgin, OK last month. While searching for her pet, owner Teri Bartosovsky received a response via social media from someone who said she had found Major and taken him to the local ACO's home. Ms. Bartosovsky contacted the ACO, Daniel Linthicum, about getting her dog back: When … Continue reading UPDATED: Oklahoma ACO Lies to Owner about Fate of Missing Dog
21 Year Old Cat Illegally Impounded and Killed by Animal Control in CT
Wallingford, CT - Scott and Kim Palmer got their cat Zima from a neighbor 2 years ago when Zima was 19 years old. They converted an insulated shed in their yard for Zima, putting in several beds, a heater, and installing a window so Zima could enjoy the sunshine. The cat house was accessible via … Continue reading 21 Year Old Cat Illegally Impounded and Killed by Animal Control in CT
Michigan Humane Goes Rogue on Mandatory Holding Periods for Stray Cats Lacking Identification
The war on cats by so-called humane animal organizations continues. Michigan state law regarding mandatory holding periods for impounded animals is clear: Act 224 of 1969287.388 Disposition of dogs or cats; time; notice; record; exceptions. Sec. 8. A dealer, a county, city, village, or township operating a dog pound or animal shelter shall not sell … Continue reading Michigan Humane Goes Rogue on Mandatory Holding Periods for Stray Cats Lacking Identification
Lapeer Co Pound Sells Family’s Purebred Dog “to the Highest Bidder”
Too many animal shelters seem to be engaged in a war against pet owners - insistent upon breaking families apart while demanding to be called "compassionate" and "humane" by critics. Like many pet owners, Steve and Kathy Foster of Lapeer Co, MI consider their dogs family. They have pictures of their dogs on the family … Continue reading Lapeer Co Pound Sells Family’s Purebred Dog “to the Highest Bidder”
Philly Pound Oops-Kills Microchipped Lost Dog Whose Owner Filled Out Lost Dog Report
When Cailin Mulvihill's 15 year old microchipped chihuahua named Rhonda accidentally wandered out of her yard, she immediately began searching for her. She put up flyers around the neighborhood and went to the Philadelphia Animal Care & Control Team where she filled out a lost dog report. One day later, a Good Samaritan saw Ms. Mulvihill's flyer … Continue reading Philly Pound Oops-Kills Microchipped Lost Dog Whose Owner Filled Out Lost Dog Report
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