Captain Andre Jackson is in charge of the Clayton Co pound in GA where approximately 60 dogs were killed on Monday after some dogs sneezed: CBS46 asked Clayton County animal control officials what kind of contagious illness prompted the latest action. Jackson said, "We can't determine at this time, but we had an increase in … Continue reading Clayton Co Pound Conducts Mass Killing
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State Investigation Determines Two Injured Cats Left to Suffer at Columbus Co Pound
The troubled Columbus Co pound has received a warning letter from the state of North Carolina indicating that the pound "may be in violation of the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act". After receiving a letter of complaint from rescuers, the state investigated and determined that Columbus Co may have violated the portion of the law which requires … Continue reading State Investigation Determines Two Injured Cats Left to Suffer at Columbus Co Pound
NC Dog Owner Files Lawsuit for Return of Her Pet Sold by County Pound
A lawsuit has been filed by a dog owner against Cumberland Co and the couple who bought her dog from the county pound, despite all parties knowing the dog had an owner who wanted him back. The lawsuit provides a detailed timeline of events but I'll provide a summary. Bobo the golden retriever wandered away from … Continue reading NC Dog Owner Files Lawsuit for Return of Her Pet Sold by County Pound
Family Believes NC Pound Illegally Killed Their Lost Cat
The Caldwell Co pound in NC is a cat killing machine. In 2014, the pound killed 94% of the 1448 cats it impounded. The facility's website states that owners can look for their lost pets on Petfinder (and emphasizes the pound staff does not want owners calling the place). But when I clicked through to … Continue reading Family Believes NC Pound Illegally Killed Their Lost Cat
Caddo Parish Killing Thousands of Pets, Blaming the Public
The main "service" provided to animals by the staff at Caddo Parish Animal Services in Louisiana is killing: Caddo took in 8,744 dogs and cats last year and euthanized 6,805, according to data provided by the shelter. Based on these numbers, Caddo's kill rate for 2014 was 78%. That is a staggering number of dead pets. … Continue reading Caddo Parish Killing Thousands of Pets, Blaming the Public
Greenville Co Pound: “No Rescue/No Adopt”
On Tuesday, March 31, an approved rescuer made multiple offers via email to the Greenville Co pound in SC to take dog ID #25277456. This was the response she received from the pound: On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 9:15 AM, petrescue <petrescue@greenvillecounty.org> wrote: Not available for rescue or adoption. she had a medical evaluation … Continue reading Greenville Co Pound: “No Rescue/No Adopt”
TN Pound Closed, Worker Suspended After Dog Found Alive in Freezer
Note: You never know how images of a dead animal or a live animal who has been hurt, neglected, or otherwise abused will affect people. Although I make an effort to avoid these images when possible, I have seen too many in the course of writing this blog. Some are extremely graphic, others less so. … Continue reading TN Pound Closed, Worker Suspended After Dog Found Alive in Freezer
Arkansas Pound Kills Dog Whose Owner Tried to Reclaim
Two dogs belonging to Yadria Dorantes jumped their fence and were picked up by Beebe Animal Control on March 13. Ms. Dorantes says she contacted AC to reclaim her shar pei/lab mix Muneka and her other dog. Ms. Dorantes says AC told her that because the dogs kept jumping her four foot fence, she would need … Continue reading Arkansas Pound Kills Dog Whose Owner Tried to Reclaim
Case Update: Former Pound Director Charged with Felony Cruelty
Pete Brock, the recently fired director of the Martin Co pound in NC, has been arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty. This is in addition to the charge he was already facing regarding alleged threats made to a former co-worker. The new charge was filed as the result of an investigation stemming from a February … Continue reading Case Update: Former Pound Director Charged with Felony Cruelty
Owned Cat Trapped by Police, Taken to Cat Killing Facility
The most recent yearly report posted for Baldwin Co Animal Control facility in Alabama is 2012. That year, the county took in 2526 cats, killing 2304 of them - a kill rate of 91% for cats. Clearly killing is the default for cats at the Baldwin Co pound and it is a rare event for … Continue reading Owned Cat Trapped by Police, Taken to Cat Killing Facility
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