Maricopa Co ACC in AZ impounded this obviously pregnant dog as a stray on April 22, 2013. Records obtained via FOIA request indicate that four days later the pound's vet cut out her uterus which contained 10 full term puppies, old enough to survive outside the womb. These pups had a right to live. Medical … Continue reading Maricopa Co: Cruel and Unusual Treatment of a Stray Dog and 10 Puppies
Category: needless animal shelter killing
NM Shelter Still Functioning Primarily as Pet Killing Facility
From an article in the Las Cruces Sun-News titled "Report: Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley kill rate drops in 2012": The center took in more than 13,000 animals last year and just over half were euthanized. The number is a 17 percent decrease from 2011. Although the title of the piece specifically references … Continue reading NM Shelter Still Functioning Primarily as Pet Killing Facility
Mobile Co Pet Killing Facility Brings da Expluhnashuns
The Mobile Co pound in AL has been in the news a lot this year. First it was reported that the facility conducted a mass killing in response to one sick dog. Then we learned the pound killed a freshly bathed, neutered cat named Porkchop upon arrival before his owner could find him. The pound … Continue reading Mobile Co Pet Killing Facility Brings da Expluhnashuns
Stokes Co: The Killings Will Continue Until Donations Improve
As I have written repeatedly on this blog, parvo is preventable and treatable and every animal shelter has an obligation to both prevent and treat this disease. Parvo in shelters is prevented through the practice of vaccination prior to or immediately upon intake, good housing practices and standard disease prevention cleaning protocols. Parvo is not … Continue reading Stokes Co: The Killings Will Continue Until Donations Improve
SC Shelter Attempted to Cover Up Killing of Family Dog
Bodey was a 2 year old Lab belonging to Christopher and Desislava Mertens of Horry Co, SC. He had been raised from puppyhood and was a beloved family member. When the Mertens were overseas on vacation recently, they found out Bodey had gotten lost. They made every effort to find him: "We did Facebook, Craigslist, … Continue reading SC Shelter Attempted to Cover Up Killing of Family Dog
60 Dogs Needlessly Killed in TX Shelter
Parvo is a highly preventable and treatable disease, even in a shelter environment. The diagnosis of parvo, whether confirmed or merely suspected, is not a license to kill dogs. Euthanasia is appropriate based upon veterinary prognosis for an individual when a vet determines the dog is suffering and his chances of recovery through treatment are … Continue reading 60 Dogs Needlessly Killed in TX Shelter
Of course PETA had to go there.
Why are shelter directors killing pets whom rescue groups are willing to save? Because they can.
Many pet lovers are shocked to learn that most municipal facilities that call themselves animal shelters do not actually shelter animals. In fact, these so-called shelters kill pets rescuers are willing to save, because they can. More still are astonished when they learn that some of the private non-profits calling themselves humane societies or societies … Continue reading Why are shelter directors killing pets whom rescue groups are willing to save? Because they can.
Allegations of Needless Killings and Bullying at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan
Stephanie Faulkner says she started working at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan in August 2011. On the shelter's "About Us" page, it says the SPCA is "dedicated to rescuing homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from Southwest Michigan pounds and adopting them into responsible homes." The page emphasizes the shelter's commitment to rehabilitation and ends … Continue reading Allegations of Needless Killings and Bullying at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan
In Memoriam, Because the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby Co Won’t
At least two of the dogs slated for killing by the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby Co were apparently killed there on Tuesday. The HS has remained silent on the killings of Joy and Truffles and in fact has been posting adoption photos on the group's Facebook page, as if that's the most newsworthy … Continue reading In Memoriam, Because the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby Co Won’t
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