In February, someone broke into the Leitchfield Animal Shelter in KY and stole some petty cash. Then for laughs, let a dog out of a cage and locked her in the main office in order to orchestrate the cruel deaths of two shelter cats: [Shelter volunteer Bettye] Lane explained that a city worker discovered the … Continue reading Suspect Arrested in KY Shelter Pet Crime
Category: southern shelters
Updated: Gaston Co AC Faces Fiscal Challenges
As a follow on to yesterday's post on shelters and budgeting challenges, I wanted to share part of a 60 page budget proposal from Gaston County, NC which begins: Gaston County’s fiscal condition remains stable but guarded for the current and outlying fiscal years. I guess that's about the best any of us can hope … Continue reading Updated: Gaston Co AC Faces Fiscal Challenges
Mythbusting in Georgia
The oft repeated condemnation of the public by animal shelters who kill pets has been dealt yet another blow in Paulding Co, GA. The media announced a couple of days ago that the shelter's 120 pets needed immediate adoption as the shelter had to close for construction. The "irresponsible public" answered the call: "We have … Continue reading Mythbusting in Georgia
Shelter Pets in Dallas GA Need Your Help
Those within reach of the Atlanta metro area, please help spread the word that the Paulding Humane Society in Dallas, GA needs to find homes for all their pets ASAP. The shelter has a severe rat infestation and needs to close for at least two weeks for construction work to deal with the problem. They … Continue reading Shelter Pets in Dallas GA Need Your Help
Empty Suits Running Animal Shelter in Cumberland Co
The people running the animal shelter in Cumberland County, NC need to get their heads on straight. First off they recently had a problem with distemper. And by "problem" I mean dogs suffered and died needlessly without veterinary care for months. Although they shelter 14,000 pets every year, they have no Vet on staff or … Continue reading Empty Suits Running Animal Shelter in Cumberland Co
Party of No, Your Table is Ready
Note: For background on the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC, see posts here, here and here. On Wednesday, NC State Rep. Pat McElraft and two pet advocates met with shelter manager Jeff Bass and Robeson Co officials to discuss recommendations for changes to improve the shelter: A pattern arose during the two-hour meeting: Advocates … Continue reading Party of No, Your Table is Ready
Oops, We Killed Your Dogs. Here, Have Some Cash
You might remember the story of a NC man whose dogs got out of his fenced yard through a hole and were picked up by animal control. He fixed the fence and tried to redeem the dogs but animal control had "mistakenly" killed them. They could not explain why. dding insult to injury, Mecklenburg Animal … Continue reading Oops, We Killed Your Dogs. Here, Have Some Cash
Update on MS Dogs Rescued from Overcrowded Shelter
An update on 13 of the 400+ dogs found living in a MS shelter designed to hold 60 in January: The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA) says that the 13 abandoned dogs and puppies they took in from a Mississippi shelter earlier this year will be available for adoption beginning this Saturday, April 3, … Continue reading Update on MS Dogs Rescued from Overcrowded Shelter
LA Shelter Numbers
Some shelters in LA report decreasing admission numbers while others report an increase. Lafourche Animal Shelter has seen fewer pets admitted, especially cats, in comparison with this same time last year: One of the reasons for the decline, shelter workers said, could be a new policy that requires owners surrendering an animal to pay fees … Continue reading LA Shelter Numbers
Mayor Dumbass in LA is Jokes
The Franklin Sun reports that the Winnsboro Animal Shelter in Louisiana keeps their dogs in outdoor pens, without food or water, and unattended on the weekends. When the newspaper went to visit the shelter, they found and photographed what appear to be partially eaten dogs in the pens. (Note: I am not linking to the … Continue reading Mayor Dumbass in LA is Jokes
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