Category: retaliation

Minneapolis Pound Brings the Hammer Down on Volunteers Saving Pets via Facebook

~ YesBiscuit ~ 22 Comments

A couple of years ago, volunteers at Minneapolis Animal Care and Control started a "Friends of" page on Facebook.  MACC wasn't promoting its own animals online and some of the volunteers were professional photographers who believed that good photos and descriptions posted on social media could help get more pets out of the pound alive.  … Continue reading Minneapolis Pound Brings the Hammer Down on Volunteers Saving Pets via Facebook

Veterinarian Accuses AZ Shelter of Criminal Neglect

~ YesBiscuit ~ 11 Comments

The police department for the city of Bisbee, AZ runs the animal shelter.  In August, local veterinarian Carol Burke submitted an official complaint to city officials detailing what she describes as "a pattern of criminal neglect" at the shelter.  She begins by sharing the story of an arthritic 85 pound dog named Phoebe whom Dr. … Continue reading Veterinarian Accuses AZ Shelter of Criminal Neglect

Why are shelter directors killing pets whom rescue groups are willing to save? Because they can.

~ YesBiscuit ~ 32 Comments

Many pet lovers are shocked to learn that most municipal facilities that call themselves animal shelters do not actually shelter animals. In fact, these so-called shelters kill pets rescuers are willing to save, because they can. More still are astonished when they learn that some of the private non-profits calling themselves humane societies or societies … Continue reading Why are shelter directors killing pets whom rescue groups are willing to save? Because they can.

Taylor Co Advocates Battle Officials for the Lives of Shelter Pets

~ YesBiscuit ~ 25 Comments

The Taylor Co pound in KY is by all accounts, a hellhole.  There have been allegations of inhumane conditions and practices, including pets being buried alive and burned alive, for years.  A disturbing video posted recently on YouTube shows images of suffering pets (and at least one dead dog) at the pound.  (It's a 6 … Continue reading Taylor Co Advocates Battle Officials for the Lives of Shelter Pets

Shelter Reform Group Goes All Advocacy on City Council

~ YesBiscuit ~ 19 Comments

California - Five volunteers who say they were fired from the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center in retaliation for speaking out against the shelter are part of a local advocacy group working to bring about reform.  Several members of the group spoke out at a recent city council meeting.  They would like to … Continue reading Shelter Reform Group Goes All Advocacy on City Council

Updated: Preston Co Suspends Shelter Manager After She Tells the Truth Publicly

~ YesBiscuit ~ 18 Comments

Unbelievable:  Preston Co, WV required its shelter employees to work in a facility without heat or water this winter.  In a place that takes in sick, injured and otherwise compromised pets, heat and water are essential for maintaining health and cleanliness.  Never mind that the conditions are sub-standard for the employees and volunteers as well. … Continue reading Updated: Preston Co Suspends Shelter Manager After She Tells the Truth Publicly

Fired OR Shelter Worker Claims Retaliation for Whistleblowing

~ YesBiscuit ~ 8 Comments

The Greenhill Humane Society took over the Lane Co shelter in Oregon in July.  A vet tech who worked at the facility before and after the management change has filed a lawsuit against Greenhill: [Heidy] Hollister claims that sick and injured animals did not receive adequate medication or hygienic care to relieve their suffering. Hollister … Continue reading Fired OR Shelter Worker Claims Retaliation for Whistleblowing