The city of Linden, NJ operates a shelter where they impound animals from several area cities. The shelter failed its last inspection. Animal control falls under the city health department. Now the state health department is investigating the facility: "The department is investigating numerous complaints received about the holding of animals at Linden Animal Shelter … Continue reading NJ Department of Health Investigating Linden Shelter
Category: public servants behaving badly
Memphis City Official Explains Why Killing Pets Even Faster is Going to Be So Awesome
If you are partial to flowery political speeches, you might like to read the city's full explanation for why it's retaliating against rescuers shortening hours at the Memphis pound and proposing to kill pets faster than ever. But if you'd rather blind yourself with rusty pokers than read more bullshit excuses for killing animals, I've got you covered. Here's … Continue reading Memphis City Official Explains Why Killing Pets Even Faster is Going to Be So Awesome
TX City Manager Says Pound’s Primary Goal Should Be Killing
The website for Aransas Pass, TX describes the city as a "paradise" and promises a number of ideals, all consistent with a no kill community: We pledge, through a strong sense of teamwork and customer service, to be respectful of individual dignity and rights, to remain fiscally responsible, to ethically and responsively interact with our … Continue reading TX City Manager Says Pound’s Primary Goal Should Be Killing
Baltimore Police Officer Slashes Dog’s Throat
Baltimore has problems with regard to the value placed on the lives of pets. And that attitude extends beyond the public employees at the pound to the city police department. On Saturday, owner Sarah Gossard let her 7 year old dog Nala outside, not realizing a gate had been left open in the yard. Nala was … Continue reading Baltimore Police Officer Slashes Dog’s Throat
Roswell Mayor Bans NM Rescue Groups in Response to Dog Attack
A 9 year old boy suffered bruising and scratches after 3 loose dogs attacked him on his family's property in Roswell, NM last week. He scrambled on top of a gate to stay clear of the dogs until his father, a city police detective, arrived with a gun and began shooting the dogs, killing one … Continue reading Roswell Mayor Bans NM Rescue Groups in Response to Dog Attack
Augusta Pound Refusing to Adopt Out Animals Because of Possibility Adopters Might Not Follow Through with Neuters
In Richmond Co, Georgia, Augusta Animal Services has been killing 70% of its animals for the past two years. And that tragic kill rate appears to be the result of a hot mess perpetuated by local leaders. An animal advocate recently told the Augusta Chronicle that Augusta pound director Sharon Broady refuses to work with rescues and charges them … Continue reading Augusta Pound Refusing to Adopt Out Animals Because of Possibility Adopters Might Not Follow Through with Neuters
Memphis Pets Alive Uses Literacy in Fight Against Oppression by Pet Killing Facility
One of the most notorious pounds in the country, Memphis Animal Services, is continually trying to up its game in the pet killing department. Frustrated by the success of pesky do-gooders like Memphis Pets Alive who have helped to network and save the pets MAS would apparently prefer to kill, the city has banned photography on … Continue reading Memphis Pets Alive Uses Literacy in Fight Against Oppression by Pet Killing Facility
CA Police Officer Attempts to Shoot Dog in His Own Fenced Yard, Shoots Self Instead
On this blog, we have long lamented police officers whose sole tool in the toolbox when encountering a dog is GUN. We've seen dogs shot while restrained on chokepoles, while locked inside animal shelter cages, while chained in their own yards, and while fearfully cowering in the bushes after fleeing police. The shootings are typically explained away … Continue reading CA Police Officer Attempts to Shoot Dog in His Own Fenced Yard, Shoots Self Instead
Denver Police Threaten a Good Samaritan While Dog Suffers and Dies
A 14 year old mixed breed dog named Harley ran out a door accidentally left open by his kids last week. His family began searching for him by putting up fliers around the neighborhood and online. Unbeknownst to owner Dani Juras, Harley had been hit by a car just 2 blocks from home that night. … Continue reading Denver Police Threaten a Good Samaritan While Dog Suffers and Dies
WV Animal Control Officer Violates Law in Dog Killing, Will Keep Job
A Fayette County dog bit a child on March 11, 2014 and stitches were required as a result of the injury. Fayette Co ACO Russell Parker seized the dog and was advised by the owner that the dog had not been vaccinated for rabies. The owner stated the dog had attacked another person in past and … Continue reading WV Animal Control Officer Violates Law in Dog Killing, Will Keep Job
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