A recent article in the Jackson Sun looks at the commitment to lifesaving at the Savannah Animal Shelter in TN. Charlie Nickle, director of the shelter, said that 3 years ago the primary focus of the facility was impounding homeless pets and killing them. But things have improved greatly: From Nov. 1, 2011, to Nov. … Continue reading Savannah Shelter Puts in the Hard Work to Change from a Pet Killing Facility to a Lifesaving Shelter
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LA Pound Director Resigns
Kimberly Sherlaw, director of the troubled Companion Animal Alliance in East Baton Rouge, resigned yesterday according to a local paper: [CAA Board Chair Christel] Slaughter initially said the decision was “mutual,” but later acknowledged that the board initiated the conversation. Pet advocates have been complaining for months about the needless suffering and death occurring at … Continue reading LA Pound Director Resigns
TN Pound: Killing Someone’s Pet is Not Against the Rules
Sumner Co AC in TN is run by the sheriff's office. From January through October 2012, the Sumner Co pound killed 62% of the pets in its care. From the September update to the pound's website: Is a 65% euthanasia rate good? When compared to other animal control organizations, yes ... and hopefully it will … Continue reading TN Pound: Killing Someone’s Pet is Not Against the Rules
Wake Co Pound Requires Surrendered Pets to Suppress Normal Behavior Within Minutes
In the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, the Wake Co Animal Center in NC took in 6214 animals and killed 3405 of them - a kill rate of 55%. On its website, Wake Co has a page about surrendering pets which includes alternatives to bringing the animal to the … Continue reading Wake Co Pound Requires Surrendered Pets to Suppress Normal Behavior Within Minutes
The Difference Between Being a Friend of the Pound and a Friend of the Pets
I always like to share examples of anyone who has been involved with a shelter, suspected wrongdoing, and documented her concerns. Tonya Barker and Barbara Koblinsky spring to mind as good examples. And here is the work of Robby Caban, a former intern at Fulton Co Animal Services in GA. She collected evidence of possible … Continue reading The Difference Between Being a Friend of the Pound and a Friend of the Pets
Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Madison Co Edition
The caps below were taken from Facebook. They each show a dog someone apparently wanted to save from the Jackson pound in Madison Co, TN. Both dogs were killed instead. "Backyard breeder" is a judgment. I doubt the interested party described himself as a "backyard breeder". TN law requires that pets adopted from pounds either … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Madison Co Edition
Montgomery Co Pound Needs to Attend Its Own Funeral
Montgomery Co AC in NC had a 1% adoption rate and a o% RTO rate in 2011. The county killed 100% of the cats in its care and 98% of the 729 dogs taken in, adopting out 12. In addition, the county picked up a coyote, 20 possums and 25 raccoons - all of whom … Continue reading Montgomery Co Pound Needs to Attend Its Own Funeral
GA Pound Killing Pets on the Lawn of a Vet Clinic
DeAnna Douglas used to be the vet for Chatham AC in GA. She pulled her DEA license from the facility and quit in September 2012, apparently because the staff was allowing pregnant mama dogs to whelp their litters instead of killing them, she couldn't get anyone on board with her Kill All The Pitbulls plan … Continue reading GA Pound Killing Pets on the Lawn of a Vet Clinic
TN Shelter Oops-Kills Man’s Pet, Director Describes an Isolated Incident
The McKamey Animal Center in Chattanooga, TN states its mission on its website: "To enhance the lives of companion animals and people by encouraging a culture of responsibility and compassion." In 2011, McKamey killed 50% of the pets in its care. A culture of responsibility and compassion? In October, a 3 year old Lab mix … Continue reading TN Shelter Oops-Kills Man’s Pet, Director Describes an Isolated Incident
Savannah Chatham Animal Control Under Fire; Pets Left Voiceless
The Savannah Chatham Animal Control facility is facing criticism from a number of area animal professionals, one of whom is a veterinarian who has worked at the GA pound: “They’re hoarding,” said Dr. DeAnna Douglas in an interview Thursday. “There’s a lack of enrichment, poor sanitation, they’re not providing preventative care.” While the complaints by … Continue reading Savannah Chatham Animal Control Under Fire; Pets Left Voiceless
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