When Cailin Mulvihill's 15 year old microchipped chihuahua named Rhonda accidentally wandered out of her yard, she immediately began searching for her. She put up flyers around the neighborhood and went to the Philadelphia Animal Care & Control Team where she filled out a lost dog report. One day later, a Good Samaritan saw Ms. Mulvihill's flyer … Continue reading Philly Pound Oops-Kills Microchipped Lost Dog Whose Owner Filled Out Lost Dog Report
Category: senior pets
NJ Department of Health Investigating Linden Shelter
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
Orange Co Pound Kills Lost Pet Upon Impound
Lisa Storey is a pet owner in Orange County, Florida. When one of her children accidentally left the home's front door open recently, her senior cat slipped outside. Ms. Storey began searching for her beloved pet, called Sofie, immediately. While canvassing the neighborhood with flyers, Ms. Storey learned a neighbor had found Sofie and taken … Continue reading Orange Co Pound Kills Lost Pet Upon Impound
What If?
If the black dog in this video clip ended up at your local shelter, what would you guess would happen? This dog did not end up at a shelter in real life. He is a much loved pet who is adored by an entire town. Read the beautiful story here. (Thanks Arlene for sending me … Continue reading What If?
Discussion: Owners Upset Shelter DID NOT Kill Their Dog
An Oregon couple took in an elderly stray Pomeranian about a year ago. The dog reportedly has lung disease, bronchitis and emphysema as well as "lumps on her belly". They recently took her to The Willamette Humane Society and signed her over to the shelter, thinking she would most likely be euthanized. The shelter found … Continue reading Discussion: Owners Upset Shelter DID NOT Kill Their Dog
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