The Robeson Co pound kills animals while half the dog cages sit empty. Supporters defend the practice, saying it reduces the spread of disease. This has not been the case at Robeson, where 700 dogs have been killed in the last 2 months. There are proven methods to reduce the spread of disease in shelters. … Continue reading Robeson Co Pound in NC on a Killing Spree
Category: needless animal shelter killing
Fort Worth Shelter’s Failing Plan Ramps Up the Fail
Fort Worth Animal Care & Control has been ignoring the recommendations of no kill advocates for years and instead, pioneering its own way to process animals at the pound. The city's protocol has been to categorize animals based upon tiers: Tier 1 -- Healthy and ready to adopt; Tier 2 -- Injured, ill or with … Continue reading Fort Worth Shelter’s Failing Plan Ramps Up the Fail
Battered Rescuers, Dead Shelter Pets
I receive tips on a regular basis from caring advocates reporting that their local shelter kills animals needlessly. What motivates the tipster to write is often one of the following: There are empty cages at the shelter but the pets were killed anyway. Rescue was already lined up for the animals and the staff knew … Continue reading Battered Rescuers, Dead Shelter Pets
Genesee Co, MI: Killing is Not Rescue
On Tuesday, the Genesee Co Sheriff's Department and Genesee Co ACOs seized 28 Pitbulls from two homes in Flint, MI. Both homes were apparently owned by the same person and authorities allege the properties were being used to breed and train dogs for fighting: [Genesee County Animal Control Director Walt] Rodabaugh said the dogs were … Continue reading Genesee Co, MI: Killing is Not Rescue
Does your local pound kill animals because they want to?
If your local pet killing facility claims they "have to" kill pets because there aren't enough homes for all of them, ask them this: What about the ones who would have homes if the pound didn't discourage/refuse the adopters - do you "have to" kill them? Any pet killing facility which requires adopters to do … Continue reading Does your local pound kill animals because they want to?
While Advocates Sought Rescue, MAS Killed Dog #239138 for Thinning Hair
On Tuesday, Memphis advocate Jody Fisher contacted MAS regarding some German Shepherds she had seen at the pound. She was seeking more information in order to share with breed rescue groups. After receiving a response from Tracy Dunlap at the pound, Jody shared the info with fellow advocate Jan Courtney. Among the several GSDs referenced, … Continue reading While Advocates Sought Rescue, MAS Killed Dog #239138 for Thinning Hair
Two Business Days Notice for Kill Lists
I am opposed - in every possible way - to the killing of healthy/treatable pets in shelters. I do however acknowledge that it goes on and tragically, until all those who refuse to place appropriate value on the lives of shelter pets are forced out, the killing will likely continue. As such, I have a … Continue reading Two Business Days Notice for Kill Lists
What is Displacement Killing?
Facilities which kill healthy/treatable pets do so without cause and in spite of clear evidence of proven alternatives such as exist in the dozens of open admission no kill shelters throughout the country. Pounds may or may not assign a particular "reason" for the killings: space, illness, injury, too young, etc. Whether or not a … Continue reading What is Displacement Killing?
Discussion: Family Friendly Museum Featuring Paintings of Dogs Killed by Shelters
I saw this post on No Kill Nation's Facebook page and thought it would make for a good discussion item here. In summary, the city of Bradenton, FL is considering the idea of a museum which would house several thousand paintings of dogs who were killed by animal shelters. The paintings depict the dogs as … Continue reading Discussion: Family Friendly Museum Featuring Paintings of Dogs Killed by Shelters
New Sign Publicly Declares Shelter Failing to Do Its Job
This photo of a new sign at Arlington Animal Services in Texas appeared on Facebook: Facebook commenters appeared to be grateful for the sign, even thanking the pound for putting it up. The idea being that the sign might discourage some people from surrendering their pets. First off, I'm not thanking any pound for putting … Continue reading New Sign Publicly Declares Shelter Failing to Do Its Job
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