This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your best/worst/mid-range guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is the equivalent of putting Baby in a corner optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tonight.
The Case for Free Shelter Pets
Free. People get excited when they see the word in front of most anything - except pets. In recent years, anyone who advertises or seeks a free pet has been subject to attack from seemingly well-intentioned animal advocates and probably alienated about the entire concept of adopting a pet in need. If you are giving … Continue reading The Case for Free Shelter Pets
More on AL Shelter Being Investigated by Police
There have been some major developments since I posted last week about a police investigation of alleged abuse at the Lawrence Co shelter in Alabama. In a 3-2 vote during an emergency meeting, the Lawrence Co Commission canceled the $80,000 AC contract with Bobbie Taylor: Taylor frowned as Commission Chairman Joey Hargrove read the terms … Continue reading More on AL Shelter Being Investigated by Police
ACO Accuses TN Shelter of Acting as “A Puppy Mill for Rescue Groups”
A friend of Cheatham Co ACO Darrell Hooper reportedly tried to adopt a stray Doberman at the pound but was turned away. The potential adopter was told the dog was being held for a rescue group. A Doberman rescue in Knoxville is said to have pulled the dog from the pound for free and sold her … Continue reading ACO Accuses TN Shelter of Acting as “A Puppy Mill for Rescue Groups”
Bringing Up from the Comments
Regarding the issue of animal shelters requiring proof of ownership in order to surrender/redeem pets, a reader commented: If they ‘found’ a dog yesterday, got it vac for rabies today, and ‘surrendered’ to a shelter Tomorrow – presenting valid Rabies Vac as proof of ownership — will that make the dog theirs? should there be … Continue reading Bringing Up from the Comments
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Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is interpretive jiggery-pokery optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tonight.
AL Shelter Under Investigation by Police
In February, the Lawrence Co Commission in Alabama awarded an $80,000 annual AC contract to Bobbie Taylor, whom the county had previously been paying $15 per animal for sheltering services. The controversial decision included an agreement that Ms. Taylor purchase and operate a new shelter within 6 months. She is currently using private property to house … Continue reading AL Shelter Under Investigation by Police
Columbus Co Pound Fined by State for Illegal Pet Killing
In NC, a pet owner filed a lawsuit alleging that the Columbus Co pound killed one of his two impounded dogs before the state mandated 72 hour holding period had expired. He also filed a complaint with the NC Department of Agriculture, responsible for overseeing animal shelters in the state. County Manager Bill Clark defended … Continue reading Columbus Co Pound Fined by State for Illegal Pet Killing
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