The director of the Franklin Co pound in NC is under investigation after he admitted shooting a Basset Hound to death on shelter property.  He reportedly examined the dog's injured paw, determined immediate killing was required but did not call a vet or the pound's certified kill techs.  Instead, he shot the dog with a … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

Director of Memphis pound refuses to take any action against ACO who allegedly used his badge to bully a resident over a personal matter.  (Thanks Arlene for the link.) In Moore Co, NC, an ACO shot five dogs he diagnosed with mange after efforts to trap them attracted cats instead of the dogs.  The owner … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

After reportedly attempting to bully volunteers prepared to speak out publicly about allegations of abuse at the St. George Animal Shelter in UT, the mayor will apologize.  Up for re-election this year, the mayor says he "didn't mean it to be that way" and that instead of referring to the group as "fanatics", should have … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

U.S.: Memphis resident alleges MAS employee Glen Andrews trespassed on his property, threatened him and used his ACO badge to impersonate a police officer.  MAS director James Rogers said that since the incident occurred off the clock, meh.  (Thanks to everyone who sent me this link.) A MSN ordinance was pulled from the Lee County … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

In NC, the Gaston Co AC supervisor says he'll do "whatever it takes" to get pets out alive.  But it was a member of the so-called irresponsible public who recently sought out a major TV station's help to promote the 60 pets on the kill list.  And so many blaggards stepped up to adopt, the … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

A member of the so-called irresponsible public in Hyde Co, NC opened her own shelter after county officials failed to do their jobs regarding the community's pets. The Macon-Bibb pound in GA killed 5 puppies after one confirmed case of parvo.  The facility is now on quarantine.  The article states that a six week old … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

An incoming police chief in NC was responding to a dangerous weapon call at a home when he encountered a dog and owner.  The officer shot the owner in the leg while reportedly attempting to shoot the dog.  He then left the victim while he made a call on his cell phone.  The dog has … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

Natura Pet Products has recalled kibble and treats under the brand names Innova, EVO, California Natural, Healthwise, Karma and Mother Nature due to risk of Salmonella.  The recalled products have expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014. Worth Co AC seized 30 dogs from a home in Georgia citing filthy conditions and dogs with mange … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

San Antonio Animal Care Services reportedly left a stray dog to suffer for days in a trap unattended outdoors.  Neighbors splashed water on the dog, hand-fed him and cried when the city did not respond to pleas to help the animal.  The dog has since been picked up by the city. The director of the … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

The state of NC has released its annual shelter report but its value is clearly limited since, as Fix NC points out, some facilities don't bother reporting, others fabricate numbers and no one verifies anything. More bad news for pets in the NYC pound system:  ACC refusing to release some animals whose holds have expired … Continue reading Treats on the Internets