Charlotte resident Demetred Norman reportedly became financially overwhelmed in trying to provide proper care for his 13 Pitbulls. A neighbor put in a call to Charlotte-Mecklenburg AC & C and ACOs showed up at the home on Monday. Mr. Norman surrendered the dogs to AC & C which has a policy prohibiting the adoption of … Continue reading Overwhelmed? Here, Let Us Help…
Category: southern shelters
Look Me in the Eye and Tell Me
This dog was chased by several ACOs on a freeway for two days before she was finally caught with a chokepole. She was taken to a high kill shelter in North Alabama and placed in a run from which she, like the other strays, was never removed. Forced to lie in her own waste on … Continue reading Look Me in the Eye and Tell Me
A Post to Answer Those Who Didn’t Read the Previous Post on Lyons
In answer to some of the criticism expressed by those who are praying for my death after (not) reading my post on Lyons, I'd like to offer the following clarifications: I did not blindly believe every word the shelter staff told me. I don't blindly believe every word anyone I talk to for the blog … Continue reading A Post to Answer Those Who Didn’t Read the Previous Post on Lyons
Mass Killing at GA Shelter: Tragedy, Opportunity
Regular readers know I am not in the business of defending shelters who kill healthy/treatable pets. But when I read a story from rescuers about a shelter in Lyons, GA killing every dog in the pound - 90 total - I wanted to understand why this happened and how it could potentially be prevented in … Continue reading Mass Killing at GA Shelter: Tragedy, Opportunity
Finding a Home for Houdini – It’s Not Magic
Georgia: When I first read about this Pitbull, pulled from a sewer this week by ACOs and firefighters in Fulton Co, the story seemed like another missed opportunity to promote a shelter pet who came with an engaging story: A dog survived a trip into Atlanta's sewers Wednesday morning thanks to some quick work by … Continue reading Finding a Home for Houdini – It’s Not Magic
Shelter Records Confirm Fates of 4 of the Alabama 44
From the HSUS statement on the Alabama 44 posted on their website: It has come to our attention that four of the dogs sent to the Lincoln County shelter were deemed unadoptable and may have been euthanized via the gas chamber method of euthanasia. [...] It is deeply disturbing to us that these dogs may … Continue reading Shelter Records Confirm Fates of 4 of the Alabama 44
Through a Glass, Darkly
I know some of you have been following the story of this Shelter Pet of the Day kitten from earlier this week. I want to bring it to the forefront because this cat's life matters. From a comment by reader Kristi, this is part of a plea from a shelter volunteer that was posted online: … Continue reading Through a Glass, Darkly
Oops Killings at VA Shelter Devastate Family
If your family's house burns down with several pets inside in November, and the county seizes your surviving pets in December alleging neglect and cruelty, you might be thinking January really couldn't be much worse. But if you're the Wade family in Amherst Co, VA, you'd be wrong: The Amherst County Sheriff's office confirmed accusations … Continue reading Oops Killings at VA Shelter Devastate Family
Updated: Latest Tidbits on the Alabama 44
I am still plugging along, attempting to pin down details on the Alabama 44. Mainly, I am hoping to account for the last 3 dogs. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these 3 dogs (see below for details on the other 41 dogs), please share. In addition, there have been several discrepancies … Continue reading Updated: Latest Tidbits on the Alabama 44
Donations for the AL 44
In an effort to help the surviving dogs of the AL 44, I've been reaching out to the groups who are caring for them to ask if they are in need of donations for the dogs. I've gotten a couple of responses from groups who would be grateful for donations. They are: Humane Society of … Continue reading Donations for the AL 44
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