Ringworm is a treatable condition which appears as a skin infection in pets. Both oral and topical medications may be prescribed by a vet in treating pets with ringworm. As with all diseases, it's essential that animal shelters have protocols in place to prevent ringworm since treatment involves time, space and money - resources which shelters must use carefully. … Continue reading York Co SPCA Kills 36 Cats in Response to Ringworm Outbreak
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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
FL Pound Kills 16 Dogs in Response to Parvo Outbreak, Cites ASPCA Guidelines
Last Monday, Lake County commissioners "began investigating the deaths of several puppies which appear not to have received the proper vaccinations before they were cleared for adoption" at the pound. On Tuesday, one dog, followed by several more at the Lake Co pound, reportedly began exhibiting parvo-like symptoms. On Wednesday, the county veterinarian recommended shutting down the … Continue reading FL Pound Kills 16 Dogs in Response to Parvo Outbreak, Cites ASPCA Guidelines
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
Augusta Pet Killing Facility Director Blames Public for Her Failures, Public Responds
I often skip the comments section of articles I read online (not the comments that readers post here of course, because you guys are strong, good looking and above average). But after reading this depressing article on the consistent 70% kill rate at the Augusta pet killing facility in GA and the director's blame-the-public excuses, I was … Continue reading Augusta Pet Killing Facility Director Blames Public for Her Failures, Public Responds
SC Pound Policy: Take Newborn Kittens Away from Nursing Mothers and Kill Them
The Greenville Co pound in SC has implemented two new policies concerning cats: 1. Kittens born at the pound who weigh less than 100 grams will be taken from their mothers and killed immediately. The reason, as stated in an e-mail written by Susan Bufano, the community relations coordinator for the Greenville Co pound, in response to … Continue reading SC Pound Policy: Take Newborn Kittens Away from Nursing Mothers and Kill Them
Cruelty Allegations against Franklin Co Dog Pound
The Franklin Co dog pound in Ohio killed more than 40% of the dogs in its care in 2012. Among the thousands killed by the pound each year are dogs who don't pass a behavioral test administered by the staff. The pound's assistant director, Deborah Finelli, e-mailed a local reporter regarding the process: “To be selected for … Continue reading Cruelty Allegations against Franklin Co Dog Pound
Vermilion Parish Pound Allegedly in Violation of Law, Local Politicians Shield Director
Vermilion Parish Rabies Control in LA does not adopt animals to the public. It functions primarily as a pet killing facility while allowing rescue groups to save some animals – unless the director decides she feels like killing those animals too. After a recent story about the killing of dogs tagged for rescue went viral, the … Continue reading Vermilion Parish Pound Allegedly in Violation of Law, Local Politicians Shield Director
Escambia Co Burns Through Its Third Pound Director in Eight Months
Directors keep resigning from the troubled Escambia Co pound in Florida. The latest is veterinarian Alphonso Steward III who just took over operations in November 2013. He replaced a director who only lasted 2 months on the job. Animal advocates claim an inordinate number of shelter pets were dying after Dr. Steward performed routine neuter … Continue reading Escambia Co Burns Through Its Third Pound Director in Eight Months
Oak Ridge Police Department Conducts Mass Killing in Response to Distemper Outbreak
TN - The Oak Ridge police department, which runs the pound, closed the facility one week ago after two dogs tested positive for distemper: As a precaution, all animals brought into the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter are being vaccinated on arrival. The shelter is separating dogs with any kind of cough or nasal discharge from … Continue reading Oak Ridge Police Department Conducts Mass Killing in Response to Distemper Outbreak
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