A tragic story about a cat in NJ who was severely injured after being tortured by a group of children, saved by other kids, then turned away by every public facility that could have helped him.  The cat suffered for 2 days before finally being euthanized by a vet.  (Thank you Karen for the link.) The … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

A second dog owner has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the Fort Worth vet accused of keeping pets alive for medical experiments after their owners signed euthanasia forms.  The dog, a chihuahua named Hercules, was found at the clinic at the time of the police raid, months after the owner had requested euthanasia to … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

Two dogs who were picked up by the lone ACO for the city of Kenedy, TX died overnight six days later.  Animal advocates have alleged abuse at the city facility, which has a 5% adoption rate, but the ACO says the city has "adequate" amounts of food and water for the dogs, therefore the allegations … Continue reading Updated: Treats on the Internets

The convenience killing of 5 pups at the Surry Co pound in NC, whom rescuers were given less than an hour to save, prompted one rescuer to address the county commissioners and demand the firing of the pound's director.  (Thanks Teresa for the link.) A video (which I have not watched) reportedly shows an Indiana … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

GA - The Moultrie Colquitt County Humane Society killed most of its 40 dogs in response to a single case of distemper.  Second Chance Animal Rescue in Cairo also killed dozens of dogs due to distemper concerns.  The Albany Humane Society however had two confirmed distemper cases and opted to quarantine and treat dogs, euthanizing … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

Update on the Franklin Co pound in OH where allegations of oops-killings of dogs who had adopters waiting, dogs left to suffer without vet care for days, and dogs killed for behavior who had never been touched or let out of the cage resulted in the county investigating itself.  The director, who worked for the pound for nearly … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

Two Canon City, CO police officers opened fire on a dog after one of the officers was "attacked", but sustained no injury, during a response to a domestic violence call.  The dog later died at a veterinary clinic.  The police press release about the killing thanked other first responders for their assistance with the call: "Without their … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

What is your local shelter doing to prepare for kitten/puppy season this spring when shelters are hit with very high intake levels?  The Washington Co shelter in VA is emptying out its facility in advance by offering free adoptions for a month.  Awesome. In Newnan, GA, a retired couple has fostered more than 100 dogs during … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

There is an update on the Lawrence, IN pound case where the sole ACO neglected pets to death and the police department in charge never bothered to check.  The ACO pleaded down to 4 animal neglect charges and probation.  (Thank you Clarice for the link.) 30 people, including an asthmatic 84 year old woman, showed up … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

A Nevada puppy owner says Douglas Co ACOs strong-armed her into surrendering her puppy for killing due to exposure to another pup who tested positive for rabies.  (Thank you Clarice for the link.) Authorities appear to be citing gambling as a motive in the case of the "Lucky Dog" scam in Boggs Mountain, Georgia where … Continue reading Treats on the Internets