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
Category: shelter phot-o-noes
County Health Department to Take Over Richmond Co Pound in NC
The Richmond Co HS in Rockingham, NC failed its February inspection by the state for many reasons including filthy conditions, insufficient employees to care for pets, broken dog houses and structural problems. Here are some excerpts from the inspector's report: Inspector was on sight at 12pm when the facility opens to the public. At that … Continue reading County Health Department to Take Over Richmond Co Pound in NC
Puppies in a Fish Tank
You know how some shelters complain that they have a disproportionate number of pets that they think no one wants (Pitbull types, black cats, etc.)? Well if you felt that way and suddenly a litter of unbelievably adorable buff Cocker pups fell into your lap, would you not at least make some small effort to … Continue reading Puppies in a Fish Tank
Chicago Animal Care & Control’s Pet Marketing Fails
Reader Liz sent me a link to this dog's PetHarbor listing last month and I filed a FOIA request for the dog's records at Chicago Animal Care and Control. I was concerned about the eye injury but relieved to see notes in the record indicating she received prompt vet treatment. A week later, on July … Continue reading Chicago Animal Care & Control’s Pet Marketing Fails
How a cat goes from being doomed to Superdoomed
When this photo of a cat in Orange Co, FL was posted on Facebook, some people complained about it and others offered to help. I snipped out some of the comments to give you the gist of the overall discussion. (Click any image to enlarge it.) I don't know what happened to the cat but … Continue reading How a cat goes from being doomed to Superdoomed
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