There's a new animal shelter in Florence Co, SC:It spans about 4,600 square feet and has 76 dog pens and 86 cat cages, Christmas said. Generally, animal control officers will keep one animal to a cage to prevent problems such as fighting over food, he said. The old facility could comfortably hold 30 dogs and … Continue reading New Shelter in SC and Some Misinformation
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Shelter Killing: Cruel to be Kind?
Nathan Winograd talks about one of the hurdles for No Kill: burned out rescuers who have witnessed so much animal abuse they come to feel that death is a kind and sensible option for the victims:What makes this point of view especially disturbing is the illogical leap it causes people to make from a false … Continue reading Shelter Killing: Cruel to be Kind?
SC Shelter Kills Dog to Test for Distemper
Horry Co shelters seem to be continually closing due to Distemper outbreaks. The latest:The Grand Strand Humane Society shelter in Myrtle Beach will remain closed to the public indefinitely as officials seek to ensure no more dogs contract distemper.One pup of three that showed symptoms last week was euthanized so a brain-tissue sample could be … Continue reading SC Shelter Kills Dog to Test for Distemper
SC No Kill Shelter Goes the Extra Mile for Seniors
I just love this. Old dogs are my favorite. (And I don't mind old cats or humans either.) That's why I was so excited to learn about a program at the Animal Protection League (APL) in Hopkins, SC called Senior Pets for Senior People. The idea is to help in getting senior pets out of … Continue reading SC No Kill Shelter Goes the Extra Mile for Seniors
SC Shelter in Need Gets Help from Near and Far
Hundreds of pounds of kibble and blankets were flown in to save the day for the Anderson County Animal Shelter in SC:The food and blankets, airlifted in by volunteer pilots from as far away as Pennsylvania and brought in by concerned area residents from as far away as Greer, were the answer to a call … Continue reading SC Shelter in Need Gets Help from Near and Far
Transparency and Organization Still Lacking at Secretive SC Shelter
Last month, I wrote about a shelter in Myrtle Beach, SC (run by the Horry County Humane Society) which closed to kill dogs en masse after a Distemper outbreak. The apparent attempts by the shelter director to mislead/hide from the media regarding the handling of the disease outbreak got her sacked not long after the … Continue reading Transparency and Organization Still Lacking at Secretive SC Shelter
SC No Kill Shelter Targets Black Pets for Adoption
You may have heard of Black Dog Syndrome - black dogs (and cats) being more difficult to adopt out than other rescue pets. The general public seems to be put off by black pets perhaps because they appear intimidating or have a "generic" look to them. My local no-kill shelter, the Animal Protection League (APL), … Continue reading SC No Kill Shelter Targets Black Pets for Adoption
Truth Sought Behind Secretive Shelter in Myrtle Beach
The animal shelter in Horry County, SC has been closed since Monday, apparently killing scores of dogs in response to a Distemper outbreak. A local news reporter is trying to find out exactly what happened:News13 tried several times to speak with board members since Monday about the distemper situation at the county’s shelter, but none … Continue reading Truth Sought Behind Secretive Shelter in Myrtle Beach
Local Interest: Shelter Dog in Columbia, SC in Need of Foster Care
In my inbox this afternoon:Meet Jasmine. Jasmine or “Jazzy” as she is lovingly referred to at the shelter is such a sweet girl. She is a graduate of the Dog Trainers Workshop in the Upstate and is also a graduate of Project Pet basic training. We’re not sure why she hasn’t found her forever home … Continue reading Local Interest: Shelter Dog in Columbia, SC in Need of Foster Care
Whistleblowers on Cruelty at South Carolina Shelter
Two volunteers from the Cherokee County Animal Shelter told the County Council last month that animal control officers have been killing shelter pets using an illegal method - intracardial injections on animals which have not been sedated. SC state law outlines the accepted methods of euthanasia and injections into the heart of a fully conscious … Continue reading Whistleblowers on Cruelty at South Carolina Shelter
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