In August 2013, the Maddie's Fund Shelter Medicine Program issued a summary of recommendations to the Hillsborough Co pound in FL following a consultation. The recommendation regarding stray cats was particularly troubling to me since it threatened the bond between people and their lost pets. From the report: Eliminate the required hold period for stray … Continue reading TZI Recommends Shelter Should Not Let You Have Your Lost Cat Back
Category: lost pets
Greenville Co Illegally Kills Lost Dog Whose Owner Wanted Him Back
Kalel was a five year old Siberian Husky whom owner Mandi Nalley describes as "my heart, my son". Kalel was temporarily living with a trainer in the Greenville Co, SC area in July 2014 when he became lost. On July 30, the trainer notified Ms. Nalley that Kalel was missing. She immediately filled out a … Continue reading Greenville Co Illegally Kills Lost Dog Whose Owner Wanted Him Back
Sonoma Co Shelter Decides to Stop Blaming Owners, Start Reuniting Families
Instead of shelter directors and staff continually spewing the tired old mantra that the public is irresponsible and if their lost pet got loose, they don't deserve to have him anyway so let's not bother doing our jobs, how about this? “It’s moving away from that old-school thinking that owners are irresponsible,” [Sonoma Co Animal … Continue reading Sonoma Co Shelter Decides to Stop Blaming Owners, Start Reuniting Families
Lost Pets, Pregnant Animals and Others Being Killed and Sold for Profit in Duncan, OK
The city of Duncan, OK has an animal control department but it's unclear to me exactly how that department operates. The website seems to indicate AC picks up stray pets. But in a recent media interview, the department refused to disclose details on its operations: Although the City of Duncan’s Animal Control Department refused to comment … Continue reading Lost Pets, Pregnant Animals and Others Being Killed and Sold for Profit in Duncan, OK
Houston Police Officer and Tow Truck Driver Abandon Elderly Dog in Traffic
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
NJ Department of Health Investigating Linden Shelter
The city of Linden, NJ operates a shelter where they impound animals from several area cities. The shelter failed its last inspection. Animal control falls under the city health department. Now the state health department is investigating the facility: "The department is investigating numerous complaints received about the holding of animals at Linden Animal Shelter … Continue reading NJ Department of Health Investigating Linden Shelter
Baltimore Co Fails to Notify Owner of Impounded Dog with Microchip
Helen Turner's microchipped shelter dog Shayla escaped her Maryland yard one day last month. Baltimore Co Animal services picked her up close to home. Instead of knocking on doors in the neighborhood to see if anyone recognized the dog, the impounding officer apparently just took Shayla to the pound. Missed opportunity number one. The Turner … Continue reading Baltimore Co Fails to Notify Owner of Impounded Dog with Microchip
Pets Go Missing After Animal Control Gets Involved
Annie Allison and her family have owned their beloved cat Doozie Bean for 9 years. He's been missing since May 7, when he was reportedly trapped in a neighbor's yard by the ACO for Hornell, NY. Prior to setting the traps in the neighbor's yard, Hornell Mayor Shawn Hogan states the ACO was supposed to … Continue reading Pets Go Missing After Animal Control Gets Involved
Gaston Co Kills Owned Pet Upon Impound, Tries to Hide Killing from Owner
The Gaston County pound in NC spent more than $1.3 million last year and killed well over 1/3 of its pets. The pound falls under the county police department. When Ace, a senior Chihuahua mix owned by Brian Humphries, dug out of his yard on May 3, his family immediately began looking for him. Ace … Continue reading Gaston Co Kills Owned Pet Upon Impound, Tries to Hide Killing from Owner
MAS Moves to Increase “Time and Space” Killings with Photo Ban
Memphis Animal Services (MAS) is a pet killing facility which has long cited "time and space" as its primary reason for killing dogs and cats. In order to counter the alleged time and space issues at MAS, a group called Memphis Pets Alive has been photographing pets at the pound weekly, sharing them on Facebook. … Continue reading MAS Moves to Increase “Time and Space” Killings with Photo Ban
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