A document obtained via FOIA request from the city of Maryville, TN shows that in 2014, the shelter had a 99% save rate. Well done! The state of CT has created a task force for the purpose of  improving conditions for animals in public shelters. Haters gonna hate.  But if you check out the comments on the … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

Case Update:  Despite a city appointed committee finding "clear and convincing evidence" that Louisville Metro Animal Services neglected a dog named Sadie causing her months of suffering before she was finally euthanized, prosecutors have declined to file any charges, citing lack of evidence.  (Thank you Clarice for the link.) A sad turn of events in … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

Case update:  Following an investigation of what appears to be a botched do-it-yourself cat neuter at the Lee Co pound in SC, the solicitor's office declined to press charges against the pound director, Doris Winstead, citing lack of evidence.  Winstead reportedly resigned from her job last month.  (Thank you Clarice for the link.) *** Case update: … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

The owner of a PA kennel which serves as a destination for shelter pets shipped from the south was cited by the state for failing to maintain humane conditions, not having health certificates on imported dogs, doing business with an unlicensed out of state dealer and other violations.  (Thank you Clarice for the link.) *** Australia … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

In Summit Co Colorado, an ACO resigned alleging that the pound director was violating policy and failing to enforce cruelty laws.  The last straw was a Lab with a tumor on his leg who apparently starved to death without vet care, his owner admitting the dog only ate cashews.  The director refused to allow the … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

In what looks suspiciously like a case of puppy stealing by Waukegan AC in IL, authorities cited a failure on the part of a bulldog breeder to obtain a breeding license as their basis for removing 6 week old puppies from their dam and arresting the breeder.  (Thank you Clarice for the link.) The North … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

The No Kill Advocacy Center has renewed its petition to the state of Virginia to revoke PETA's "animal shelter" status. A VA state senator has requested an investigation into PETA's theft and killing of Maya.  (Thanks Nathan for the link.) In December 2013, authorities responding to a complaint in Ashland Co, WI seized 4 horses and killed a … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

A rescuer pulled a kitten in rough shape from the Columbus Co pound in NC after the kitten had been kept in isolation at the facility for 10 days due to a reported bite.  The director says he would have treated the kitten if he had known he was sick but he didn't know.  Because … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

A pound in Washington is trying to encourage adoptions by cutting prices this month.  At the same time they continue to strictly enforce a policy prohibiting anyone from saving a pet to give as a gift.  Better dead than gift, I guess.  (Thanks Mary Frances for the link.) This sad sack claimed a lost dog from … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

A pound in Delaware killed 50 cats belonging to a woman who had proof of rabies vaccination for 15 of them after one of her kittens tested positive for rabies.  "Almost all" of the cats were indoor only and presented no risk to other area animals.  (Thanks Steve for the link.) A dog with a … Continue reading Treats on the Internets