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Animal Welfare in the Age of Trump
What we know about the Trump administration's regard for animals so far is troubling. In the early weeks of his presidency, Trump had many government websites scrubbed of information - a clear indication that transparency is not in the game plan. Among them was the USDA website which for many years had posted inspection reports … Continue reading Animal Welfare in the Age of Trump
Two County Employees Charged After 14 Shelter Cats Found Dead in SC
Marion County Code Enforcement Officer Marion Richardson was fired earlier this month after 14 cats he had taken from the county pound were found dead. Richardson has since been charged with misconduct in office and a violation of the state's animal euthanasia law. Hank Rogers, the county building code and inspections supervisor, has been charged as well. The … Continue reading Two County Employees Charged After 14 Shelter Cats Found Dead in SC
Virginia Dog Warden Kills Dog Who Had Adopter Coming
Sam was a 3 year old dog who had been living at the Appomattox Co shelter in Virginia since February. Volunteers who cared for Sam during his stay report that he was a healthy and "extremely gentle" dog. They found an adopter for Sam who had adopted a similar dog from the facility a few years … Continue reading Virginia Dog Warden Kills Dog Who Had Adopter Coming
Long Beach Shelter Kills Dog Who Was Wanted by an Adopter and a Rescue
A Belgian Malinois named Thor lived at Long Beach Animal Care Services for 6 weeks this summer. A family who had another Mal applied to adopt him on July 13 but was turned away when the staff decided on July 14 that Thor had suddenly become too big a threat to society to be released to … Continue reading Long Beach Shelter Kills Dog Who Was Wanted by an Adopter and a Rescue
Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Sumter Co Edition
A dog named Buddy was on the kill list at the Sumter Co pound in Florida this month. Animal advocates say the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter Co, which partners with animal control, posted him with the wrong picture and an incorrect ID number, making his chances for rescue rather slim. But thanks to the efforts … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Sumter Co Edition
“The Incident with Barbie”
Contra Costa County Animal Services spokesman Steve Burdo says a 4 year old dog named Barbie was put on the June 18 kill list "after a series of evaluations by the department’s staff and medical team." She appeared to have a mammary tumor. She also had two rescue groups who wanted to save her and … Continue reading “The Incident with Barbie”
Stokes Co Officials Decide Sheltering Animals is Too Much Like Work
In 2015, the troubled Stokes Co pound in North Carolina took in 1029 dogs and cats, killing 473 of them. The county's adoption rate was 36%, return to owner rate was 7% and kill rate was 46%. Dogs and cats coming in the front door of the Stokes Co pound had a better chance of … Continue reading Stokes Co Officials Decide Sheltering Animals is Too Much Like Work
Texas Shelter Oops-Kills Agility Dog
Chris Swain's competition agility dog Peppy bit someone on May 24. He was seized by the Mesquite Animal Shelter for a mandatory 10 day rabies quarantine, despite proof that he was fully vaccinated. From there, things began careening downhill: “They told me I had to release the dog to them. I was instructed to put … Continue reading Texas Shelter Oops-Kills Agility Dog
KY Shelter Director Charged with Cruelty
Cheryl Bartlett, an area rescuer, took her kids to the Edmonson County Animal Shelter in KY last week to pick up some dogs. One of her children noticed a dead dog in an outdoor pen with other dogs. Overall conditions at the facility were so awful, she called the police. When state troopers arrived, they … Continue reading KY Shelter Director Charged with Cruelty