That pillar of animal care and control, the Chicago pound, is once again pillaring all over the animals. Pound staff brought 14 dogs to the Chicago Wolves hockey game for an adoption event on Saturday, April 18. A dog called Missy was reportedly "having problems" at the event and was taken out to a cage … Continue reading Chicago Pound Leaves Dog in a Van for 5 Days
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Citrus Co: If It Ain’t Broke, Break It
Volunteers at the Citrus Co shelter in Florida say they have been instrumental in increasing the save rate and decreasing the length of stay at the facility. This week, the board of county commissioners held a workshop regarding the shelter and there was a packet of information posted online which included various statistics. Volunteers were … Continue reading Citrus Co: If It Ain’t Broke, Break It
Treats on the Internets
An owner surrendered her house cat to a vet clinic in GA and staff called DeKalb Co AC to pick up the friendly pet. When a rescue group contacted the pound to ask about helping the cat, they were told the AC worker had dumped her in a park instead of bringing her to the … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your best guesses on this obviously awesome animal in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is obviously not awesome optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow.
Yellowstone Co AC in Need of Reform by Way of Gasoline and a Match
The Yellowstone Co Sheriff's Office in Montana supervises the animal control division for the county - which is not something I'd disclose on a resume or while being waterboarded, even. Yellowstone Co's AC is a putrid pile of slack-ass fraud designed to kill animals while putting forth the least possible amount of effort - all on the taxpayer's dime. … Continue reading Yellowstone Co AC in Need of Reform by Way of Gasoline and a Match
Good Ol’ Boys in KY Forced to Suspend One of Their Own at the Pound
The Bullitt Co pound in Kentucky is run by ACO Jimmy Miller. Miller was suspended last week by the county due to alleged violations of the employee handbook. Delsie Williams, a female employee, told WDRB that Miller, who kills animals at the pound, left a dog in a garbage bag in front of the freezer … Continue reading Good Ol’ Boys in KY Forced to Suspend One of Their Own at the Pound
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