Maricopa Co ACC in AZ impounded this obviously pregnant dog as a stray on April 22, 2013. Records obtained via FOIA request indicate that four days later the pound's vet cut out her uterus which contained 10 full term puppies, old enough to survive outside the womb. These pups had a right to live. Medical … Continue reading Maricopa Co: Cruel and Unusual Treatment of a Stray Dog and 10 Puppies
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Memphis Pound Refused Local Rescue Willing to Save Pregnant Dog and Pups
On April 11, 2013, I spoke with Carrie Crunk, a rescuer in Memphis. She told me that at the public meeting of the pound's advisory board the previous evening, several local advocates were concerned about a pregnant dog at MAS. She says interim director James Rogers reassured concerned citizens that time would be provided to … Continue reading Memphis Pound Refused Local Rescue Willing to Save Pregnant Dog and Pups
Protecting the Lives of Unborn Puppies and Kittens in Shelters
As a no kill advocate, I am opposed to the spaying of pregnant shelter animals. While I do not believe in the myth of pet overpopulation, that has nothing to do with my opposition. Even if I believed pet overpopulation was real (I do not), I would still be opposed to spaying pregnant dogs and … Continue reading Protecting the Lives of Unborn Puppies and Kittens in Shelters
Healthy Pups, Chewing Dogs, Owned Dogs – MAS Kills Them All
As promised, another installment featuring records for some of the pets needlessly killed by the Memphis pound during the week of December 5 - December 12, 2012. The first set of records belongs to a litter of pups, 2 male and 2 female mixed breeds, who were impounded as strays on 11-29-2012. Although the impounding … Continue reading Healthy Pups, Chewing Dogs, Owned Dogs – MAS Kills Them All
Discussion: Tubal Ligations and Vasectomies on Puppies
If you are unfamiliar with tubal ligations and vasectomies for pets, here is an excellent primer. Basically they are surgical procedures to render pets incapable of reproduction and are far less invasive than traditional spay-neuter. The procedures allow pets to keep their gonads, and their hormones, and therefore do not affect breeding behavior. As such, … Continue reading Discussion: Tubal Ligations and Vasectomies on Puppies
Kern Co Pound Director’s Manifesto of Blame
In a 14 page Blame the Community manifesto, the director of the Kern Co pound in CA, Jen Woodard, details the needless killing of pets and blames everybody but those doing the killing. Ms. Woodard previously worked for Best Friends in L.A. before taking the Kern Co job in October. In the document, Ms. Woodard … Continue reading Kern Co Pound Director’s Manifesto of Blame
Harper: Where There’s Life, There’s Hope
A man at a chain store parking lot was selling eight-week-old Pitbull puppies for $50 each. A woman approached him and asked about the moving garbage bag he was holding. He tried to blow her off but she pressed the issue and he eventually gave her the swimmer puppy that was in the bag. The … Continue reading Harper: Where There’s Life, There’s Hope
Age is Just a Number
You know that saying "They grow up so fast"? Well Mulder aged a couple of months this week. Let me explain. When she first came to us, I estimated her age was about 6 weeks. We took her for her first vet visit about 2 and 1/2 weeks later and the vet agreed with me … Continue reading Age is Just a Number
What Do You Feed Your Annoying Fuzzball Yappy Things that Will One Day Grow Up to be Dogs?
I'm taking a poll. Unscientific as ever. But first I have a confession: I don't like puppies. When I say "don't like", I don't mean to give the impression that I actively dislike puppies or wish them harm or anything. I should perhaps reword my sentiment to say "I prefer adult dogs". So although I … Continue reading What Do You Feed Your Annoying Fuzzball Yappy Things that Will One Day Grow Up to be Dogs?
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