We often hear about the high kill rates of animal shelters in the South. The Columbia Animal Shelter in South Carolina for example has an approximate 80% kill rate (the 20% save rate includes owner redemptions). State or locally funded shelters in North Carolina averaged an approximate 77% kill rate for the years 2001 - … Continue reading Homeless Pets Languish Due to Lack of Animal Control in Rural South
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More on Eight Belles and… The Big Picture
The tragic death of Eight Belles at Saturday's Kentucky Derby is being reported by some as an unfortunate reality that is part of horse racing. Wrong. While any athlete can suffer a life ending injury during competition, that's a risk they choose to take for themselves - if they're human. And you can bet that … Continue reading More on Eight Belles and… The Big Picture
Is "Ethical Treatment" Double Speak for KILLING?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is one of those good sounding names for a really dreadful organization. Busting with celebrity spokesmen and cash, PETA gives a superficial impression that it's interested in being kind to animals. Nothing could be further from the truth.In 2005, PETA was caught red handed killing pets in … Continue reading Is "Ethical Treatment" Double Speak for KILLING?
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