The Rowan Co pound in NC group-houses cats in a dog run. Kittens are in a neighboring dog run. The pound sells all pets for $70 with no discount for rescue groups. There is no foster program listed on the website. Rowan Co killed 1452 cats in 2013 - more than half of all the cats they … Continue reading Rowan Co Institutes Mandatory Killing for Cats After 7 Days, Pretends It’s to Prevent Disease
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Enablers Desperately Cling to Killing in Glynn Co as Public Supports No Kill
The Florida Times-Union shamefully published a killing apologist piece whitewashing the weekly killing done by Barbara Sancomb, the manager at the Glynn Co pound in GA. Framing the manager as an animal lover and showing a photo of her paw print tattoos to prove it, the paper talks about the terrible "burden" of killing animals who … Continue reading Enablers Desperately Cling to Killing in Glynn Co as Public Supports No Kill
Nobody at the Dallas Pound Forced to Do Anything Ever
The NBC affiliate in Dallas recently ran a story with the headline "Overload Forces Shelter To Euthanize Dozens of Pets" which needs to be stomped on. Get on your heavy boots. Overload. This makes it sound as if intake has skyrocketed at the Dallas pound recently and Lucy and Ethel can't keep up with all … Continue reading Nobody at the Dallas Pound Forced to Do Anything Ever
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
Memphis Pound Kills Puppy Despite Waiting List of Adopters
"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent." - Isaac Asimov Puppy #269057 was impounded by the Memphis pound on July 18 as a stray. He was housed in the "healthy hold" area during the mandatory holding period and photographed by Memphis Pets Alive. Animal lovers networking this pup on social media report that there … Continue reading Memphis Pound Kills Puppy Despite Waiting List of Adopters
Lancaster Co SPCA Kills Dog for Growling, Because They Can
On July 1, a PA family surrendered their two healthy Australian shepherds to the Chester Co SPCA because they had been unable to rehome them after moving from a house to an apartment. The 1 year old siblings, Scout and Josie, are described by owner Shana Goane as loving and friendly with no hint of any … Continue reading Lancaster Co SPCA Kills Dog for Growling, Because They Can
Nebraska Humane Society Kills Two Cats for Hissing
The Lovewell family in Nebraska had 2 snuggly cats since they were kittens - Chloe, age 13 and Truman, age 7. Due to a chronic health issue with a family member, the Lovewells decided to take the cats to the Nebraska Humane Society where they believed the cats would find new homes. No one at … Continue reading Nebraska Humane Society Kills Two Cats for Hissing
Augusta Pound Refusing to Adopt Out Animals Because of Possibility Adopters Might Not Follow Through with Neuters
In Richmond Co, Georgia, Augusta Animal Services has been killing 70% of its animals for the past two years. And that tragic kill rate appears to be the result of a hot mess perpetuated by local leaders. An animal advocate recently told the Augusta Chronicle that Augusta pound director Sharon Broady refuses to work with rescues and charges them … Continue reading Augusta Pound Refusing to Adopt Out Animals Because of Possibility Adopters Might Not Follow Through with Neuters
One Dog Not Killed by the Pound
Yesterday a dog apparently crawled underneath someone's truck in a parking lot where I too was parked. When the family returned to their vehicle and tried to leave, they said they felt a hump and knew instantly they had run over something. It was the dog, of course. A few of us approached to help … Continue reading One Dog Not Killed by the Pound
Memphis Pound Kills Ten Kittens in One Day
Public records of ten kittens killed by the Memphis pound on May 22, 2014: The first four kittens on the list were killed because of their "behavior". I guess the person holding them in their hands must have been mauled after these photos were taken. The complete records, including all veterinary notes, were requested. The only … Continue reading Memphis Pound Kills Ten Kittens in One Day
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