I recently came across this article about a CT shelter director, Fred Acker of the SPCA of CT, who has a long standing relationship with the shelter in Anderson Co, SC. He pulls dogs from Anderson Co and drives them to New England for large scale adoption events where he sells them for $325 each. … Continue reading SC Shelter Halts Shipment of Pets to CT
Category: south carolina shelter
Friends Don’t Let Friends Kill Each Other
Like many places, we have a challenge in South Carolina to educate the public and debunk myths about responsible pet ownership. The front line in this effort includes shelter directors as they are often given media opportunities to reach a mass audience. That's why I was so disappointed to read this article in which the … Continue reading Friends Don’t Let Friends Kill Each Other
Shelter Rats
A citizen committee has made some public complaints about conditions at the animal shelter in Anderson, SC. Allegations include failure of the shelter veterinarian to provide care to sick animals, poor management by the director and an ongoing problem with large rats at the shelter. “Neglect and apathy are going on out there,” said Wanda … Continue reading Shelter Rats
Think Small
The President of the Aiken SPCA in SC wants the public to know: The Aiken SPCA does not receive funding from either the ASPCA or the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). It relies upon local, private donations. [...] The most visible of the national organizations, particularly HSUS and PETA, collect hundreds of millions … Continue reading Think Small
Adopting Emily
This is the story of how I adopted my dog Emily several years ago. I am intentionally leaving out the name of the shelter where I adopted her because this was my one and only dealing with this shelter and may not have been typical. Since they didn't kill a dog or anything even close, … Continue reading Adopting Emily
SC Pitbull Breeder FAIL
The differences between what constitutes a responsible dog breeder and an irresponsible one are often the subject of debate among dog people. One pretty reliable sign that ur doin it rong as a breeder is if you rent a U-Haul to load up with your breeding stock and drive them to a kill shelter:Twenty-two dogs … Continue reading SC Pitbull Breeder FAIL
Changes at Marion Co Animal Shelter in SC
Some of you may remember when a South Carolina politician, Kent Williams, adopted a German Shepherd bitch from the Marion Co Animal Shelter in order to breed her (in violation of state law). In 2008, after the bitch was left to roam the streets regularly and while in heat, she became pregnant and Senator Williams … Continue reading Changes at Marion Co Animal Shelter in SC
Why Don’t Residents Bring Strays to Local Animal Shelter?
Residents of Barnwell Co, South Carolina are reportedly concerned about the high number of stray pets in the area. There is an animal shelter so I wonder why people don't take strays there so they can be cared for until they find permanent homes. Maybe it's because they know that's probably not what will happen … Continue reading Why Don’t Residents Bring Strays to Local Animal Shelter?
It’s Kitten Season – Your Local Shelter Needs You
Shelters all across the country are in need of supplies such as canned cat food and kitty litter to help care for all the kittens who get turned in to shelters every Spring. This shelter in Myrtle Beach, SC is making a plea to the community for assistance:The Grand Strand Humane Society in Myrtle Beach … Continue reading It’s Kitten Season – Your Local Shelter Needs You
Aiken Co Shelter in SC Asleep at the Wheel?
The Aiken Co Animal Shelter in SC has an appalling kill rate of 86%. In order to improve, the County Council set aside $30,000 last year for a program offering spay-neuter vouchers to those in the community who qualified. Paws up! Unfortunately, the money has run out and there are still several months to go … Continue reading Aiken Co Shelter in SC Asleep at the Wheel?
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