The long troubled Chicago pound is again in the news - and not in the Good News column. An article in the Chicago Sun-Times states that Chance, a stray dog at the pound who was slated for rescue, was killed because "a city employee neglected to put the dog on a do-not-kill list." Oops. Pro … Continue reading Chicago Pound Oops-Kills One Dog, Chokepoles Another to Death
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Corpus Christi Pound Oops-Kills Owned Dog During Quarantine
The pound in Corpus Christi, TX is run by the police department. On February 9, Corpus Christi Animal Care Services impounded a dog named Bandit for quarantine after he reportedly bit a person. The owner, Mary Trevino, was given a 10 day quarantine form by the impounding ACO, which she signed and kept her copy. … Continue reading Corpus Christi Pound Oops-Kills Owned Dog During Quarantine
“Human Error” Blamed for Oops-Killing in Prince George’s Co
Prince George's County in MD has had a body shape based ban on dogs since 1997. Like every other similar ban, it tears families apart and offers no benefit of any kind. But Prince George's Co continues to uphold the ban. Because AHHH Pitbulls! When a bully breed type dog was surrendered at the Prince … Continue reading “Human Error” Blamed for Oops-Killing in Prince George’s Co
AZ Shelter Oops-Kills Family Pet
On Christmas Day 2013, an ACO impounded a dog named Hollie for a rabies quarantine at the Pima Animal Care Center in AZ after she reportedly chased a child on a bike and bit his leg. Owner Tammy Porter was given a form to sign indicating she would redeem Hollie as soon as the quarantine … Continue reading AZ Shelter Oops-Kills Family Pet
MAS Oops-Kills Rescued Dog
The pet killing facility operated by the city of Memphis is one of the most notorious in the country, primarily known for stuffed shirts mouthing platitudes about success and excellence while city employees torture and starve animals to death. Lest anyone think Memphis Animal Services has been falling down on the job lately, Exhibit A: … Continue reading MAS Oops-Kills Rescued Dog
Fort Bend Co Oops-Kills 2 Owned Pets While Rescue Group Signs Paperwork to Save Them
Fort Bend Co AC in Texas posts its mission statement on its website:The mission of animal control is to eradicate the spread of rabies among the county's animals, prevent rabies in the human population, and control wild, potentially dangerous animals in areas of high population density.Animal shelter fail.The site contains a link so owners can … Continue reading Fort Bend Co Oops-Kills 2 Owned Pets While Rescue Group Signs Paperwork to Save Them
Dog Who Never Should Have Been in Burlington Pound Gets Oops-Killed
When a friendly dog who'd apparently been shot with a paintball gun showed up at the home of the Lassiter family in Alamance Co, NC on January 6, they took him in from the winter rain. He quickly settled in with the couple, their children and their other dog. They tried to find his owner, … Continue reading Dog Who Never Should Have Been in Burlington Pound Gets Oops-Killed
When to Seek New Employment
After a shelter oops-kills someone's pet, there is sometimes media coverage where the director defends the killing and attempts to blame the owner, adopter and/or the general public. If you ever see a headline accurately naming the shelter where you work followed by the words "Defends Pet's Killing", you may want to find another job. … Continue reading When to Seek New Employment
Bakersfield Pound Oops-Kills Well Loved Pet, Lies to Owner
Kern Co, CA - On October 8, a dog named Capatcho was impounded by the city of Bakersfield after reportedly biting a neighbor. The dog lacked identification and was listed as a stray upon impound at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center. The owner, Bree Dedmon, went to the facility to identify her dog. She was … Continue reading Bakersfield Pound Oops-Kills Well Loved Pet, Lies to Owner
Escambia County Pound: Oops, Oops, Oops
The Escambia Co pound in Florida can't stop oops-killing owned pets. Two months ago they oops-killed Cowgirl, then a few weeks later they oops-killed Maggie. Yesterday, a report surfaced of a third lost pet being oops-killed by Escambia County. Details are sketchy but apparently the dog had been impounded as a stray, held at the … Continue reading Escambia County Pound: Oops, Oops, Oops
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