The Charleston Animal Society in SC doesn't say on its website how many pets it kills each year. But it does point the finger at who is to blame for shelter pet killing: The pet overpopulation problem An estimated 3 - 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized each year in our country. Because there … Continue reading SLED Investigating ASPCA Partner Shelter for Embezzlement
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SC Shelter Sends 41 Dogs on ASPCA Transport: Saved?
John Sibley brought it to my attention this afternoon that the ASPCA was engaging in an HSUS style "rescue" of 41 dogs from a shelter here in SC. From the ASPCA blog: This morning we arrived at A Second Chance Animal Shelter (ASCAS) in Manning, South Carolina. After meeting with the staff, we carefully secured … Continue reading SC Shelter Sends 41 Dogs on ASPCA Transport: Saved?
Pets Suffering at Marlboro Co Pound in SC
Remember the pound in Marlboro Co, SC? This photo was posted on Facebook (I assume by a volunteer) asking for immediate foster/rescue of this bitch and her litter from the Marlboro Co pound. A later posting indicated someone had offered to take her. I have no other information but hopefully that info is accurate and … Continue reading Pets Suffering at Marlboro Co Pound in SC
Updated: More Photos from Marlboro Co Pound
Trish from the Scotland Co HS in NC sent me a number of photos she took at the Marlboro Co facility in SC this weekend. I am hoping to receive a response from the pound and will update this post when I do. Trish says the cats are kept in 3 enclosures (two appear to … Continue reading Updated: More Photos from Marlboro Co Pound
Marlboro County Animal Shelter in SC
This video purports to show footage of puppies being kept in a kennel which appears to be flooded with filthy water at the Marlboro Co Animal Shelter in SC. I have reached out to the shelter, as well as a couple of other groups for comment but none of my messages received immediate replies. I … Continue reading Marlboro County Animal Shelter in SC
Spartanburg Humane Society Violates S.C. Law Regarding Killing of Strays
The Spartanburg Humane Society (SHS) in SC is a pet killing facility headed by Sandy Christiansen. I've blogged about Mr. Christiansen's activities related to HSUS and Pitbull killings in the past. At that time, I reached out for comment but received none. Today, reader Tami sent me a link to an article which states that … Continue reading Spartanburg Humane Society Violates S.C. Law Regarding Killing of Strays
Updated: Chesterfield Co Developments for March 7
This is the latest on developments surrounding the alleged shooting of shelter dogs in Chesterfield Co, SC. It will be updated if new information emerges today. It seems as if what we've heard from the Sheriff so far indicates a position of shooting-shelter-pets-is-legal-so-yay. Let's go over the applicable state law with a flea comb. SC … Continue reading Updated: Chesterfield Co Developments for March 7
UPDATED: Latest on Chesterfield Co Shelter Allegations and Action Items
The rescuers held their presser at noon today at the shelter. County council member Doug Curtis was reportedly in attendance. Sheriff Sam Parker apparently was not. There will probably be media reports on it tonight. The AP has picked up the story which means it's gone national. The Chesterfield Co ACOs apparently only do stray … Continue reading UPDATED: Latest on Chesterfield Co Shelter Allegations and Action Items
Updated: Allegation of Mass Shooting of Shelter Dogs in SC
The so-called animal shelter in Chesterfield Co, SC was, until late last year, a gassing facility. Some of you may remember when they gassed Bessie - a Black and Tan Coonhound slated for rescue - after she was reportedly mauled by other dogs at the shelter. At that time, the county Sheriff Sam Parker told … Continue reading Updated: Allegation of Mass Shooting of Shelter Dogs in SC
SC Cat Sanctuary Raided
There are new developments in a story I've been following here in SC. PETA sent an undercover investigator to work 5 days a week for 6 months at an Horry Co cat sanctuary. PETA then released a compilation video made during the undercover investigator's time at the sanctuary and stated the cats were living "in … Continue reading SC Cat Sanctuary Raided
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