Speaking of e-mail forwards, I'm seeing one that says not to buy the US Postal Service "Stamps to the Rescue" because the money from sale of these stamps is going to HSUS. As far as I know, this is 100% false but I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong. The concern expressed in … Continue reading Nuh-uh, Internet!
Category: rescue
Rant: Do Not Adopt Messages
Screw you and your "DNA" (Do Not Adopt) forwards to rescue e-mail lists and websites. I swear to science, I'm going to beat some stupid down if it's the last thing I do. Listen up: There are millions of pets being unnecessarily killed in shelters every year. That's why I'm on your e-mail lists - … Continue reading Rant: Do Not Adopt Messages
This is Why I Would Like to Have a Beagle Rescue
Here in the South, we have lotsa Beagles. They are not only popular pets, as they are throughout the U.S., but they are also used in packs for rabbit hunting. As with any group of people, you will find responsible hunters and those who are less so, especially with regard to their Beagles. It is … Continue reading This is Why I Would Like to Have a Beagle Rescue
Poor People Want to Rescue Pets Too
On occasion I post about listings I come across online for dogs in need of rescue/rehoming. Today, I'm going to air a grievance I have regarding the exclusion of low income adopters from the pool of potential homes for pets in need. Not all shelters and rescues do this, but it happens often enough that … Continue reading Poor People Want to Rescue Pets Too
Begins at Home
A couple who visited the Memphis Animal Shelter last year (prior to the raid by authorities) took home three dogs including an "injured and bleeding dog that had not received any veterinary care". This was the beginning of their "Streetdog Foundation" rescue which is currently caring for a dozen dogs. They have been boarding dogs, … Continue reading Begins at Home
Room for Four More?
Chicago area: The wife in this story had been battling lung cancer for the past year. She apparently felt up to a short motorcycle ride with her husband, a maintenance man at an apartment complex, on Labor Day weekend. Sadly, they were both killed when a car struck them.For Susan and Mike Kelms, their four … Continue reading Room for Four More?
What is a "Puppy Mill"? – Part 2
The following post was written in 2008 by Saluki breeder Betsy Cummings. I thought it would be perfect food for thought in my series on the subject of defining puppy mills. I'm most interested in your reactions, thoughts, and opinions on her points.***I got in late last nite from Springfield, MO. What is there to … Continue reading What is a "Puppy Mill"? – Part 2
What is a "Puppy Mill"?
Although I'm not prepared to put as much thought into this post as would be required to answer such a question, I am ready to put down a few thoughts on the subject. I'm sure at some point I will add on to these and hopefully eventually come up with an answer, albeit a subjective … Continue reading What is a "Puppy Mill"?
AZ: Pitbull Rescue Fail
From CBS news in Phoenix:Dozens of dogs and puppies, mostly pit bulls, are being pulled from a New River home by Valley rescue groups.Rescuers said many of the animals had only green or brown water to drink, and two were so badly hurt they died from their injuries.The man who was supposed to be caring … Continue reading AZ: Pitbull Rescue Fail
TN Pitbull Rescue Posts Response to News Story
A website page has been posted by someone claiming to be Casey Phelps in response to the story run by a TN news program. In the interest of fairness, I hope you will read the entire posting as I will only be quoting parts of it here.Regarding criticism that she rescues and breeds at the … Continue reading TN Pitbull Rescue Posts Response to News Story
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