In Richmond Co, Georgia, Augusta Animal Services has been killing 70% of its animals for the past two years. And that tragic kill rate appears to be the result of a hot mess perpetuated by local leaders. An animal advocate recently told the Augusta Chronicle that Augusta pound director Sharon Broady refuses to work with rescues and charges them … Continue reading Augusta Pound Refusing to Adopt Out Animals Because of Possibility Adopters Might Not Follow Through with Neuters
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Pets Go Missing After Animal Control Gets Involved
Annie Allison and her family have owned their beloved cat Doozie Bean for 9 years. He's been missing since May 7, when he was reportedly trapped in a neighbor's yard by the ACO for Hornell, NY. Prior to setting the traps in the neighbor's yard, Hornell Mayor Shawn Hogan states the ACO was supposed to … Continue reading Pets Go Missing After Animal Control Gets Involved
Advocates Speak Out Against Killing in Lafourche Parish Pound
In November 2013, then Lafourche Parish veterinarian went public with allegations that the local pound director, Kelli Toups, was forcing suffering animals to linger without care in their cages. There appear to have been no significant improvements since then. The Louisiana pound remains closed on weekends and Wednesdays with kill days on Tuesdays and Fridays. There … Continue reading Advocates Speak Out Against Killing in Lafourche Parish Pound
Former Director of GA Shelter Found Guilty by Jury
Lowanda “Peanut” Kilby, the former director of the now defunct Boggs Mountain Humane Shelter in Rabun Co, GA has been found guilty on 60 felony counts by a jury. Prosecutors say Kilby used the no kill brand to bilk donors into giving money to her "Lucky Dog" program which she then funneled into her personal Paypal account - to the … Continue reading Former Director of GA Shelter Found Guilty by Jury
Gaston Co Kills Owned Pet Upon Impound, Tries to Hide Killing from Owner
The Gaston County pound in NC spent more than $1.3 million last year and killed well over 1/3 of its pets. The pound falls under the county police department. When Ace, a senior Chihuahua mix owned by Brian Humphries, dug out of his yard on May 3, his family immediately began looking for him. Ace … Continue reading Gaston Co Kills Owned Pet Upon Impound, Tries to Hide Killing from Owner
Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and Dead Shelter Pet Profiteering
Access to no and low cost spay-neuter services for pet owners who need them is a key component of the No Kill Equation. The No Kill Equation is the only set of programs proven to eliminate the needless killing of shelter pets. Alabama, a state where roughly 1 out of 5 people live below poverty level, … Continue reading Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and Dead Shelter Pet Profiteering
Augusta Pet Killing Facility Director Blames Public for Her Failures, Public Responds
I often skip the comments section of articles I read online (not the comments that readers post here of course, because you guys are strong, good looking and above average). But after reading this depressing article on the consistent 70% kill rate at the Augusta pet killing facility in GA and the director's blame-the-public excuses, I was … Continue reading Augusta Pet Killing Facility Director Blames Public for Her Failures, Public Responds
Nashville’s Faux Rescue of 38 Dogs Represents Years of Failure
Bad: Earlier this month, Metro police in Nashville arrested six people in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. While raiding the home of Michael A. Davis, one of the six charged, police discovered dozens of chained pitbull type dogs in the yard. Some of the dogs were emaciated and others had open wounds (photos of … Continue reading Nashville’s Faux Rescue of 38 Dogs Represents Years of Failure
Sheriff Investigating Allegations of Cruelty at Vermilion Parish Pound
When we checked in with Vermilion Parish Rabies Control in LA last week, the director was killing all cats deemed feral, killing pets before their legally mandated 4 day holding period expired, and killing pets tagged for rescue - all with the support of local politicians who appear to be too lazy to do their jobs … Continue reading Sheriff Investigating Allegations of Cruelty at Vermilion Parish Pound
Vermilion Parish Pound Allegedly in Violation of Law, Local Politicians Shield Director
Vermilion Parish Rabies Control in LA does not adopt animals to the public. It functions primarily as a pet killing facility while allowing rescue groups to save some animals – unless the director decides she feels like killing those animals too. After a recent story about the killing of dogs tagged for rescue went viral, the … Continue reading Vermilion Parish Pound Allegedly in Violation of Law, Local Politicians Shield Director
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