The parents of a Nebraska veterinarian had an outdoor cat named Larry who went missing in mid-January. Larry was a neutered 2 year old male who was current on his vaccinations, per the vet. Bloomfield police officer Wally Holz trapped Larry less than 50 feet from his home, shot him to death and dumped his … Continue reading No Charges for Law Breaking Police Officer in NE
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Merced Police Department Changes Policy Regarding Injured Pets
Effective immediately, the Merced police department in CA will no longer drive injured stray animals to the shooting range for killing. The change was announced by Lt. Bimley West during a news conference on Tuesday. “Our citizens have stated the times have changed and it’s time that we make a change,” West said Tuesday. “They … Continue reading Merced Police Department Changes Policy Regarding Injured Pets
Merced Police Kill 1 or 2 Injured Pets Per Month with 1 or 2 Blasts from a Shotgun
In Merced, CA, police officers are tasked with picking up dead and injured pets in the road. What they do with those animals has recently been made public by the Merced Sun Star: Dead pets over 35 pounds are taken to Merced County Animal Control for disposal Dead pets under 35 pounds are placed in … Continue reading Merced Police Kill 1 or 2 Injured Pets Per Month with 1 or 2 Blasts from a Shotgun
Police Kill Family Pet and Ticket Owner on Christmas Eve
Since two inmates from a federal jail in Chicago escaped last week, authorities have been tracking down various leads. Police in Hazel Crest, IL suspected one of the escapees might be hiding in a home next door to Chanette Weaver. They apparently searched the home early on December 24 and found nothing. Ms. Weaver had … Continue reading Police Kill Family Pet and Ticket Owner on Christmas Eve
Shelter Cats at Grave Risk if Determined Feral
Today is National Feral Cat Day. One of the many risks that cats face from shelters is the risk of being determined feral. In too many shelters, this is an automatic death sentence. Truly feral cats should not be impounded by animal control unless it is for neuter and vaccination with the intention of prompt … Continue reading Shelter Cats at Grave Risk if Determined Feral
Case Update on VA Police Officer Who Beat Cat to Death
The Harrisonburg VA police officer who clubbed an injured cat 20 times with his baton has been charged with animal cruelty and placed on administrative leave. In addition, he has finally been named: J. N. Snoddy. The charge is a misdemeanor. Watch this space for updates.
VA Police Officer Beats Injured Cat to Death
A good Samaritan in Harrisonburg, VA picked up an injured cat on the road on November 11 and took him home, contacting authorities. A police officer responded to the call and told the good Sam he had two choices - let the cat suffer and die or let the officer kill the cat. Unless this … Continue reading VA Police Officer Beats Injured Cat to Death
Ohio City’s Policy on Handling Stray Pets Comes Under Scrutiny
A Lebanon, Ohio couple's cat, named Haze, didn't come home last Friday. On Saturday, unbeknownst to the owners, Haze turned up in a neighbor's yard and appeared to be sick or injured. The neighbor planned to knock on doors in the neighborhood to try and find out where the cat lived but before she could … Continue reading Ohio City’s Policy on Handling Stray Pets Comes Under Scrutiny
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