The Horn Lake Animal Shelter in Mississippi holds an animal control contract and has an ACO to investigate crimes against animals and help bring those responsible to justice. The shelter is only open on weekdays and anyone needing help with an animal when the shelter is closed is directed to call the police department: Our … Continue reading “We will not tolerate the abuse of any animal.” (HUGE asterisk)
Category: southern shelters
SC Shelter: Hookworms, Plague – eh, what’s the diff?
When a dog is infected with hookworms, the adult worms produce eggs in the intestine which are expelled with the dog's feces. Once on the ground, the eggs hatch and develop into larvae. The larvae can survive in the soil, provided temperatures are above freezing, for only a few months while waiting for a new … Continue reading SC Shelter: Hookworms, Plague – eh, what’s the diff?
Shelter Cats at Grave Risk if Determined Feral
Today is National Feral Cat Day. One of the many risks that cats face from shelters is the risk of being determined feral. In too many shelters, this is an automatic death sentence. Truly feral cats should not be impounded by animal control unless it is for neuter and vaccination with the intention of prompt … Continue reading Shelter Cats at Grave Risk if Determined Feral
Discussion: 33 Dogs Ordered Killed by Judge in AL
An 83 year old man in AL, Donald Thomas, was killed while checking his mail when 2 of his neighbor's dogs attacked him on September 20. Another neighbor, Justin Wallace, expressed his shock to the local TV news: "I would have never thought in the world they would have done that. My dog has chased … Continue reading Discussion: 33 Dogs Ordered Killed by Judge in AL
Fire Up the Cupcake Machine: Another Dungeon Ignored by HSUS
There is currently some online drama surrounding the Humane Society of Richmond Co in NC. The basic issue appears to involve money and has the board threatening to terminate its animal control contract with the county. E-mails and Facebook postings are circulating stating basically that 250 pets at the HSRC have until October 31 to … Continue reading Fire Up the Cupcake Machine: Another Dungeon Ignored by HSUS
Of Dungeons and Dragons
I happened upon a KY shelter dog's photo on Facebook this morning which caught my eye. So I began flipping through the photo album of the dogs at the Taylor Co pound until I found myself searching the desk drawer for a pencil sharp enough to gouge out my eyes. I am thankful there are … Continue reading Of Dungeons and Dragons
Case Update: McCracken Co Humane Society
The two employees at the McCracken Co Humane Society in KY who were charged in connection with improper pet killing and falsifying records have had their day in court. Beau Anderson pleaded guilty to 9 counts of animal cruelty last week and received a one year sentence, most of which is probated. He began serving … Continue reading Case Update: McCracken Co Humane Society
That Hopey-Changey Stuff: Working Out Fine
It's normal in any fight for major social reform to feel, at times, that all hope is lost. These are the valleys we all must plow through in our efforts to ensure the right of shelter pets to live. Thankfully, it ain't all valleys: I just got dropped off at the airport by an animal … Continue reading That Hopey-Changey Stuff: Working Out Fine
HSUS Moves Hurricane Pets into Unnatural Disaster Areas
The Guilford Co pound in NC kills roughly half its dogs and cats - unless the pet happens to look like a Rottweiler, Chow Chow or "Pitbull". Guilford Co kills 100% of any pets who resemble those types of dogs. Not surprisingly, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) thinks the pound is swell. … Continue reading HSUS Moves Hurricane Pets into Unnatural Disaster Areas
Companion Animal Alliance Kills Owned Pet Trapped by Cat Hater
The following excerpt is from a post on the Facebook page of the group Lost Pets of Baton Rouge: August 8 We are sad to report that someone posted about their lost cat yesterday only to find out that his Lulu had been picked up by animal control and was at the shelter last week. … Continue reading Companion Animal Alliance Kills Owned Pet Trapped by Cat Hater
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