Not only did the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter kill over 200 dogs due to "exposure" to canine distemper, they got a local vet to justify it to the media - a vet who says she's never "known of" any distemper cases in 14 years. A different vet, who serves on the pound's board, describes … Continue reading KY Shelter Kills More Than 200 Dogs
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Lewisburg City Officials Bring The Stupid
Reader Salette Andrews took action in response to the killing of dogs slated for rescue at the Lewisburg pound in TN. She wrote city leaders to express her views regarding the city blaming volunteers for not being quicker than the ACOs in the kill room and to educate them about no kill. In response, she … Continue reading Lewisburg City Officials Bring The Stupid
The Staff at the Lewisburg Pound WANTS to Kill Dogs
The Lewisburg Animal Shelter in TN has room for 20 dogs. Yesterday, they reportedly had 28. But that shouldn't have been a problem because an area rescuer was coming to pull 9 dogs. She had pulled dogs previously, had an established relationship with the ACOs at the pound and was in communication with them about … Continue reading The Staff at the Lewisburg Pound WANTS to Kill Dogs
Gas Chambers We Love, by HSUS
The Davidson Co pound in NC sells dogs for $95 and cats for $75. But they don't sell any dog they deem a Pitbull or a Pitbull mix. And they don't sell too many other pets either. In 2010, the pound killed 88% of its pets. Statistics haven't been released yet for 2011 but supposedly … Continue reading Gas Chambers We Love, by HSUS
KY Animal Control Director Indicted
The director of the Caldwell Co pound in KY, Abigail Tucker, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges stemming from incidents occurring between 2007 and 2010. The charges seem to involve money although there is a reference to "property" as well: [T]here are several acts by Ms. Tucker which involve improper accounting of … Continue reading KY Animal Control Director Indicted
The Excellent Care and Good People at the Surry Co Pound
The Surry Co pound in NC failed a state inspection on April 26, 2012. The inspector noted that some cats were left without water and/or litter boxes. Among the many items indicated as unacceptable was "veterinary care when needed". To wit: One coonhound male named 'Gunner' (#57398) was found appearing to be severely emaciated and … Continue reading The Excellent Care and Good People at the Surry Co Pound
The Biggest Animal Welfare Myth in the South
Ever since relocating to South Carolina many years ago, and particularly since becoming an advocate for shelter pets throughout the south, I have heard the same myth repeated ad nauseum by shelter staff, volunteers and advocates in general: The reason our shelters kill so many pets is because we don't have strong mandatory spay-neuter (MSN) … Continue reading The Biggest Animal Welfare Myth in the South
Shelter Pet of the Day
We've all been there. You see a shelter pet in need online and feel an instant connection to the animal. You want to help. Reader Clarice puts it this way: Some animals speak to your heart and this dog speaks to mine. This is the dog Clarice wants to help: This dog was rescued from … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
GA Pound to Close for Pest Control Treatment, Animals May Be Killed
All the dogs and cats at Macon Animal Control in GA must be out of the facility before June 7 as it will close for treatment with pesticides for 3 to 5 days. Local rescuers are working hard to network animals: Paws for Hope and Faith President, Shane Smith, slipped through the gates to snap … Continue reading GA Pound to Close for Pest Control Treatment, Animals May Be Killed
NC Shelter Fined by State for Multiple Violations of Animal Welfare Act
In January of this year, McDowell County commissioners approved a group called McDowell County Animal Outreach (MCAO) to run the county shelter. State inspectors approved an old car dealership building for use as the shelter site. The state inspected the site in March, April and May, noting violations of the state Animal Welfare Act. MCAO's … Continue reading NC Shelter Fined by State for Multiple Violations of Animal Welfare Act
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