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
Texas ACO Leaves Cats to Suffer and Die in Truck
Michael Arista, an ACO in Big Spring, Texas, reportedly picked up "numerous" cats at some unknown time last week and put them in the metal boxes on his ACO vehicle which he left in a police station parking lot in 95 degree heat. A police officer noticed the vehicle on Saturday morning and contacted the on-call ACO. When that … Continue reading Texas ACO Leaves Cats to Suffer and Die in Truck
Complaints Prompt State to Inspect VA Shelter and Enablers to Circle the Wagons
In Accomack Co, Virginia, another sad case where pets who were reportedly living in unacceptable conditions in a resident's yard are now allegedly suffering at the pound after being "rescued": An Exmore man who tipped off Accomack County Animal Control officers about poor living conditions of 15 dogs at a rural Onancock residence now is … Continue reading Complaints Prompt State to Inspect VA Shelter and Enablers to Circle the Wagons
Weekend Jade
Open Thread
Post anything animal related in the comments, anytime. New Open Threads are posted weekly.
Rowan Co Deigns to Let Citizens Work for Free at the Shelter, Within Limits, Because Obviously
Some Rowan Co animal advocates are apparently pleased with promised policy changes at the shelter but after reading about the changes, I was able to contain my enthusiasm. In an effort to be fair, I'll outline the changes in yay/nay format. Paws Up: Beginning July 1, the shelter is going to start vaccinating and microchipping … Continue reading Rowan Co Deigns to Let Citizens Work for Free at the Shelter, Within Limits, Because Obviously
Chihuahua Stealers Offer Chihuahuas for Adoption
PETA's annual reports to the state of Virginia indicate that the organization kills most of its animals, adopting out just 1% of them. But as reader Valerie posted in the current Open Thread, PETA has posted on Facebook that it has two Chihuahuas available for adoption. I don't know for certain how PETA obtained these … Continue reading Chihuahua Stealers Offer Chihuahuas for Adoption
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your best guesses in the comments. I mustache you not to read other people's answers before posting your own. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow.
Treats on the Internets
Authorities with the city of Deltona, Florida obtained a search warrant and entered the home of a couple to find they were well over the 5 pet limit. The Halifax Humane Society seized 114 cats and killed 108 of them despite a city spokesman's claim that only a few were sick: [Lee] Lopez said a … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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