When the former residents of a foreclosed home in the Chicago area abandoned the house, they also abandoned their dog. A German shepherd was found in a cage in a filthy, sweltering garage last month by Cook Co sheriff's deputies. Found and left: “The eviction officers who locked up the house left her in the … Continue reading Cook Co Officials Bicker Over Who’s the Bigger Jerk
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MI Shelter Records Appear Falsified to Hide the Killing of Healthy Pets
Nancy Hornberger, a pet owner in Michigan, had a multiple cat household with one cat who kept fighting with the others and spraying urine. Aside from this, Spitz was a loving pet and Ms. Hornberger felt he might enjoy life more in a single cat home. She called the Oakland Co Animal Shelter and asked … Continue reading MI Shelter Records Appear Falsified to Hide the Killing of Healthy Pets
State Finds Person Co Pound in Violation of Law
In 2014, the Person Co pound in NC took in nearly 1800 dogs and cats, killing 62% of them. The county's website provides a link to Petfinder to see adoptable animals. Today on Petfinder, Person Co has 11 animals listed. They're doing the best they can, probably. Or not. Twice in recent days, representatives from … Continue reading State Finds Person Co Pound in Violation of Law
Oh Roswell
Maybe you've heard that aliens crashed in Roswell, NM in 1947 and the government covered it up. Maybe you are skeptical. I, for one, believe. And as proof, I offer the current city leadership of Roswell, specifically the mayor and the police chief, because their actions can only be attributed to some sort of alien … Continue reading Oh Roswell
Kern Co Pound Exporting Sick Dogs
The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program consulted on the troubled Kern Co pound in CA in 2008. At that time, a report was issued which detailed, among other problems, lack of leadership and rampant disease at the shelter along with recommendations for how to reduce and prevent it. Standard protocols such as the quarantine … Continue reading Kern Co Pound Exporting Sick Dogs
Unraveling a Cover Up at the Memphis Pound
On April 2, 2015, animal advocate Beth Spencer contacted James Rogers, director of Memphis Animal Services, indicating she would like to photograph a dozen adoptable pets to be featured in a local magazine. Her email reads, in part: The tricky part here will be to make sure the animals we feature are not euthanized when … Continue reading Unraveling a Cover Up at the Memphis Pound
Chicago Pound Leaves Dog in a Van for 5 Days
That pillar of animal care and control, the Chicago pound, is once again pillaring all over the animals. Pound staff brought 14 dogs to the Chicago Wolves hockey game for an adoption event on Saturday, April 18. A dog called Missy was reportedly "having problems" at the event and was taken out to a cage … Continue reading Chicago Pound Leaves Dog in a Van for 5 Days
Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals: Monroe Co Edition
Monroe Co, FL contracts with three animal shelters for services. Here are the 2014 kill stats for each: Humane Animal Care Coalition (aka Upper Keys Animal Shelter) Cat kill rate: 81% Dog kill rate: 43% Safe Harbor Animal Rescue of the Keys Cat kill rate: 31% Dog kill rate: 18% Florida Keys SPCA Cat kill … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals: Monroe Co Edition
Forsyth Co Officials SavingNotSaving Pets from the Cold
Forsyth Co, NC: Over the last two days, at least 57 animals were saved from the sub-freezing temperatures in Forsyth County. Animals saved. Yay! However, FOX8 has learned that at least one of these animals will be euthanized. [...] Many more of the animals may meet the same fate. Animals saved? “If they do die, … Continue reading Forsyth Co Officials SavingNotSaving Pets from the Cold
Memphis Bans the Public from Giving Treats to Shelter Pets
Memphis Animal Services, which functions primarily as a pet killing facility and does not vaccinate all animals upon intake as per standard shelter best practices, is suddenly concerned that treats given to doomed dogs might compromise their health. As such, the public has been banned from giving out treats at the pound. This email is … Continue reading Memphis Bans the Public from Giving Treats to Shelter Pets
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