Chokepoles are one of the most misused tools in our broken animal shelter system, thus my chosen moniker for the things. While they have the potential to be used safely in rare instances when a regular leash won't work, too many ACOs seem to use them instead of leashes and sometimes, as torture devices. Because of … Continue reading Danville ACO and Police Officer Strangle Dog to Death
Category: lost pets
Fitchburg Animal Control Kills Owned Pet During Holding Period
On April 20, 2014, MA pet owner Maghan Moynihan says her family's 2 year old dog Capone escaped through an open door while not wearing his collar. She immediately got in her car, searching for him on every street in the area. She also called Fitchburg ACO Sue Kowaleski, with whom she had established a … Continue reading Fitchburg Animal Control Kills Owned Pet During Holding Period
Denver Police Threaten a Good Samaritan While Dog Suffers and Dies
A 14 year old mixed breed dog named Harley ran out a door accidentally left open by his kids last week. His family began searching for him by putting up fliers around the neighborhood and online. Unbeknownst to owner Dani Juras, Harley had been hit by a car just 2 blocks from home that night. … Continue reading Denver Police Threaten a Good Samaritan While Dog Suffers and Dies
Main Line Animal Rescue Refuses to Return Lost Pet to Owners
Many people looking to add a pet to the family are open to the idea of getting one from a rescue group. It's got a built-in feel good that people enjoy. And a satisfied customer is likely to refer friends and family in future. In these ways, rescue groups have got a good thing going. In fact, they … Continue reading Main Line Animal Rescue Refuses to Return Lost Pet to Owners
Orange Co Pound Kills Lost Pet Upon Impound
Lisa Storey is a pet owner in Orange County, Florida. When one of her children accidentally left the home's front door open recently, her senior cat slipped outside. Ms. Storey began searching for her beloved pet, called Sofie, immediately. While canvassing the neighborhood with flyers, Ms. Storey learned a neighbor had found Sofie and taken … Continue reading Orange Co Pound Kills Lost Pet Upon Impound
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
Medina Co Kills Microchipped Dog
When shelters kill lost pets whose owners are trying to find them and it makes the news, shelter directors often attempt to blame the owner, stating that the pet should have been microchipped. The implication being that if the pet had been chipped, the shelter would have called the contact information associated with the chip … Continue reading Medina Co Kills Microchipped Dog
Wentzville Municipal Court Sentences Woman Who Helped Lost Pet
When a Lincoln Co, MO woman came across a dog tied to a sewer pipe in a vacant lot on December 27, she was concerned that the dog might freeze to death. She was unable to take the dog home herself so contacted the county sheriff for help. The sheriff's office told her the county … Continue reading Wentzville Municipal Court Sentences Woman Who Helped Lost Pet
NM ACO Adopts Microchipped Lost Dog to New Owner
On December 31, 2013, a dog named Hogan escaped from his yard in Valencia Co, NM. Owner Tracy Brooks had already microchipped Hogan and began posting lost dog ads online and putting up flyers around the county. She also filed a lost dog report with her local shelter - Valencia Co AC. One week later, … Continue reading NM ACO Adopts Microchipped Lost Dog to New Owner
Memphis Animal Services: Bruno Hauptmann Couldn’t Hold a Candle to You
On Saturday November 2, 2013, Memphis Animal Services impounded 3 Pitbulls estimated to be 12 months, 7 months and under 6 months of age respectively. MAS is closed on Sundays and Mondays. On Tuesday, November 5, the owner of the 3 dogs came to the pound to reclaim his pets. MAS advised the owner … Continue reading Memphis Animal Services: Bruno Hauptmann Couldn’t Hold a Candle to You
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