When we checked in with Vermilion Parish Rabies Control in LA last week, the director was killing all cats deemed feral, killing pets before their legally mandated 4 day holding period expired, and killing pets tagged for rescue - all with the support of local politicians who appear to be too lazy to do their jobs … Continue reading Sheriff Investigating Allegations of Cruelty at Vermilion Parish Pound
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Vermilion Parish Pound Allegedly in Violation of Law, Local Politicians Shield Director
Vermilion Parish Rabies Control in LA does not adopt animals to the public. It functions primarily as a pet killing facility while allowing rescue groups to save some animals – unless the director decides she feels like killing those animals too. After a recent story about the killing of dogs tagged for rescue went viral, the … Continue reading Vermilion Parish Pound Allegedly in Violation of Law, Local Politicians Shield Director
Town of Hempstead Kills Owned Pets, Owners File Lawsuit
Last month, 2 mixed breed dogs called Cici and Yankee escaped their yard and went for a run around the neighborhood in Long Island, NY. Both were known by neighbors to be friendly and playful. But apparently any loose animal that looks like a Pitbull type dog in Nassau Co warrants the summoning of the National … Continue reading Town of Hempstead Kills Owned Pets, Owners File Lawsuit
Odessa’s Multi-Tiered Failure Results in Dog’s Death
The police department in Odessa, Texas runs the pound. Thousands of animals are impounded and killed each year, with the police department claiming most of them are "unadoptable". One dog impounded on February 15 for quarantine was definitely not "unadoptable" - he had a family who loved him and wanted him back. Instead, he … Continue reading Odessa’s Multi-Tiered Failure Results in Dog’s Death
Wentzville Municipal Court Sentences Woman Who Helped Lost Pet
When a Lincoln Co, MO woman came across a dog tied to a sewer pipe in a vacant lot on December 27, she was concerned that the dog might freeze to death. She was unable to take the dog home herself so contacted the county sheriff for help. The sheriff's office told her the county … Continue reading Wentzville Municipal Court Sentences Woman Who Helped Lost Pet
No Charges for Law Breaking Police Officer in NE
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
Citizen Complains after Odessa City Council Rewards Animal Shelter Brutality
The Odessa pound in Texas is a mess. The pound's outrageous recent history includes needlessly killing a beloved pet while blaming the owner, banning rescuers without reasonable cause and violating their First Amendment rights. Although the police department in charge of the pound does not make its statistics available to the public on its website, … Continue reading Citizen Complains after Odessa City Council Rewards Animal Shelter Brutality
OK Pound Shut Down Amid Allegations of Abuse
Animal advocates in Healdton, OK say they have been trying for months to get someone to feed, water and shelter the dogs at the city pound and/or to allow volunteers to help. The police department is in charge of the pound but the only thing the police would reportedly allow the volunteers to do is … Continue reading OK Pound Shut Down Amid Allegations of Abuse
TN State Board Disciplines Campbell Co Pound
In April 2013, Campbell Co pound employee Brenda Watkins provided sworn testimony to alleged abuse she witnessed. Among the allegations: Pets were killed in their kennels in full view of other animals. Animals were chokepoled and then jabbed in random areas of their body with syringes containing improper dosages of Fatal Plus. Some animals took … Continue reading TN State Board Disciplines Campbell Co Pound
Burlington Co SPCA Picks on Compassionate Elderly Rescuer
Kate Decker is a 68 year old retired public relations executive living in Burlington Co, NJ. She has two homes on her property - her own (she is a widow) and the one formerly occupied by her parents, who are now deceased. Over the past 30 years, she has dedicated herself to saving dogs, many … Continue reading Burlington Co SPCA Picks on Compassionate Elderly Rescuer
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