On August 26 , a 3 year old Florida dog named Cowgirl got lost while the owner, Danielle Riggens, and her roommate were at work. The two women searched for Cowgirl, learning 2 days later that she'd been impounded by the Escambia County Animal Shelter. The pound is only open for 6 hours per day, … Continue reading Escambia County Pound Kills Owned Pets
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Treats on the Internets
The troubled Hillsborough Co pound in Florida oops-killed a one year old dog the day he was scheduled to go home with the family who had adopted him. (Thanks Clarice for the link.) East St. Louis police reportedly shot a dog who had been abused by a child after it was reported the dog had … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Western Arizona Humane Society Oops-Kills Puppy While Owner Searches for Him at Shelter
Natalie Pruitt says her 8 month old puppy Thor was stolen from her vehicle on August 27. She notified Animal Control and began searching for her pet. The next day, she saw a post on Craigslist that described Thor so she called the woman who had placed the ad. That person told her AC had … Continue reading Western Arizona Humane Society Oops-Kills Puppy While Owner Searches for Him at Shelter
Houston Pound Oops-Kills Treasured Family Pet
When Karen Lopez went out of town and learned her dog Red had accidentally escaped her yard and been taken to Houston's BARC shelter, she reacted as many of us probably would. She contacted the shelter immediately on September 25 - the same day Red was impounded. She assured the shelter her beloved family member … Continue reading Houston Pound Oops-Kills Treasured Family Pet
KY Pound Oops-Kills Nursing Mama Dog Upon Impound
The Jessamine Co pound in KY, like many pet killing facilities, considers all owner surrenders for fast-track killing. Although common practice, it is cruel, violent and lazy on the part of the director. Every shelter pet has the right to live and is deserving of individual consideration. On Tuesday, the Jessamine Co pound picked up … Continue reading KY Pound Oops-Kills Nursing Mama Dog Upon Impound
Brevard Co Oops-Kills Microchipped Pet
Scanning shelter pets for microchips after the staff has killed them is one of the worst ideas in the modern history of animal sheltering. The excuse that the animal was too aggressive to be scanned while alive is unacceptable. Likewise, scanning after a pre-kill sedative has been administered may be useless if the pet has … Continue reading Brevard Co Oops-Kills Microchipped Pet
Orange Co Pound Oops-Kills Dog with Adopter Waiting, Rescuer Demands Answers
Florida - After Orange County Animal Services oops-killed a 2 year old dog named Hershey who had an adopter waiting to take him home, the facility's spokesman refused to disclose exactly how the communication breakdown occurred. Local rescuer Christina Duncan didn't accept the brush-off and contacted several individuals in positions of leadership at the pound … Continue reading Orange Co Pound Oops-Kills Dog with Adopter Waiting, Rescuer Demands Answers
Colbert Co Pound Oops Kills Friendly Lost Pet
A beloved family dog named Rosco got lost last month in Colbert Co, AL. Owners Mary and Keith Bullington began looking for him immediately, including bringing his photo to the local pound to inquire about him. Colbert Co pound staff told the Bullingtons that they didn't have Rosco and had not seen him. Staff did … Continue reading Colbert Co Pound Oops Kills Friendly Lost Pet
Oops Killing in Douglas County, Georgia
The strange saga of the Douglas County pound has taken a dark turn. Cheryl Bohannon's two dogs escaped her yard recently, were picked up by Douglas Co AC and impounded. Ms. Bohannon called the pound to advise she was on her way to pick up her pets. Someone at Douglas Co, and it's not clear … Continue reading Oops Killing in Douglas County, Georgia
Halifax Humane Society Oops Kills Rescuer’s Lost Dog
In 2011, I reported on the Halifax Humane Society (HHS) in Daytona Beach, FL when plans were announced to remove the overnight drop off cages from the facility. The executive director was tired of people who needed to surrender pets successfully dodging the staff's lectures and finger wagging that took place during normal business hours. … Continue reading Halifax Humane Society Oops Kills Rescuer’s Lost Dog
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