Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue Kills Lost Pet, Notifies Owner by Mail

Jon Broadwell never gave up hope that he would find his English setter, called Cody, who became lost in February 2014. He was still posting ads about Cody last December when someone on Craigslist saw the lost dog notice and realized her family had adopted Cody from Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue (SPDR). Cody had reportedly … Continue reading Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue Kills Lost Pet, Notifies Owner by Mail

Indianapolis Pound May Be Unlawfully Neglecting Animals

A damning report on Indianpolis Animal Care and Control commissioned by the Department of Public Safety was released last month.  Among the findings: Conditions at the pound may violate the city's animal cruelty ordinances. The city does not budget for food for the animals at the pound. The position of veterinarian has been vacant since March … Continue reading Indianapolis Pound May Be Unlawfully Neglecting Animals

Allegations of Neglect and Needless Death at IL Pound

The town of Cicero, IL has a pound mired in what appears to be political corruption.  Fox 32 News lays it out: [T]he shelter's previous director, Sharon Starczyk, [...] was fired in 2009 after she accused town president Dominick of sexual harassment. The town, though, said she was fired for poor management. Cicero paid Starczyk … Continue reading Allegations of Neglect and Needless Death at IL Pound