The city of Norfolk, VA kills animals at its pound. So far in 2014, more than 1600 animals have been killed. Nearly 600 of those animals were killed because the staff at the Norfolk pound didn't like their behavior in addition to the 230 animals who were killed for being feral. Fifty-four animals were killed … Continue reading Norfolk Whistleblower Alleges Pound in Violation of State Law, Retains Attorney to Fight Termination
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Memphis Expands its Retaliation Against Rescuers and Owners of Lost Pets
Ever since Mayor Wharton put straight man James Rogers in charge of Memphis Animal Services, MAS has become lolMAS. While MAS slaughters pets by the thousands, Rogers blathers on about being "on a positive trend" and continuing the "march forward in terms of excellence". When rescuers started doing his job for him by volunteering to … Continue reading Memphis Expands its Retaliation Against Rescuers and Owners of Lost Pets
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
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
Calling All Cars! Angry Pet Lover in Parking Lot, Talking and Stuff!
We last checked in with the Chester Co SPCA in August 2013. At that time, the facility was refusing to release its kill stats, abandoning its offsite cat adoption program due to it being a "hassle" despite reports that impounded cats were taken directly from counter to kill room, and importing puppies from other states … Continue reading Calling All Cars! Angry Pet Lover in Parking Lot, Talking and Stuff!
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
Stockton Pound Sued for Killing Animals Illegally
Last month, a couple whose dog had been impounded by the Stockton pound in CA spoke to the city council about their experience. Their microchipped, neutered, vaccinated dog had escaped through a gate accidentally left open in their yard. When the owners, both newly unemployed, tried to reclaim their pet, the Stockton pound demanded $180. The … Continue reading Stockton Pound Sued for Killing Animals Illegally
Vermilion Parish Director Kills Dogs Tagged for Rescue Because She Can
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. Last week a group called Animal Aid of Vermilion Area had exchanged e-mails with Vermilion … Continue reading Vermilion Parish Director Kills Dogs Tagged for Rescue Because She Can
Fulton Co In Their Own Words
Welcome to Fulton Co where they kill more than 1/3 of the animals in their care and post "urgent" animals on Facebook. But do not call them! Because whoa - it's not THAT urgent. In late October, the Fulton Co rescue coordinator took to Facebook to shame the public for asking the pound to do … Continue reading Fulton Co In Their Own Words
UPDATED: The Word Police are on Duty in Odessa
The police department runs the pound in Odessa, TX. In October, local rescuers complained that the pound was killing pets who had rescue commitments. The city issued a press release in response that basically said the rescuers were lying and come on, we're doing the best we can to get animals the vet care they … Continue reading UPDATED: The Word Police are on Duty in Odessa
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