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State Photos and Documents from Klein Animal Shelter in Texas
WARNING: This post is hidden behind a jump for good reason. It contains text and photos of shelter pet abuse which will disturb you. Not may disturb - not some of you - this post will disturb all of you. None of the images are gratuitous and they all are from a file maintained by … Continue reading State Photos and Documents from Klein Animal Shelter in Texas
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your best guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is prosecutable by law optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow.
Staff at Texas Pound Chucks Donations into the Dumpster
The Montgomery Co pound in Texas has a sign taped on the front door asking the public for donations of towels, blankets, quilts, puppy pads, pet food and various other items typically requested as donations by shelters. We've all heard this one before: municipal shelters are underfunded and the staff is forced to kill animals because … Continue reading Staff at Texas Pound Chucks Donations into the Dumpster
Discussion: NH Bill Backed by HSUS
In New Hampshire, HSUS is promoting House Bill 624 which would require owners charged with cruelty to pay for their seized animals' care while waiting for their day in court. If the accused can't afford to pay, they lose all rights to their animals, regardless of the outcome at trial. HB 624 would change the current … Continue reading Discussion: NH Bill Backed by HSUS
Treats on the Internets
Case Update: Despite a city appointed committee finding "clear and convincing evidence" that Louisville Metro Animal Services neglected a dog named Sadie causing her months of suffering before she was finally euthanized, prosecutors have declined to file any charges, citing lack of evidence. (Thank you Clarice for the link.) A sad turn of events in … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Weekend Jade
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Case Update: Disturbing Details in Investigation of Oklahoma ACO Who Lied to Owner about Pet’s Death
Many readers probably remember the story of Major, the German shorthaired pointer who got lost in December in Elgin, OK. When the owner asked the city's ACO about her dog, he offered up assorted lies, making her suspicious. The owner ultimately went into a pit of dead animals she found at the shelter and discovered … Continue reading Case Update: Disturbing Details in Investigation of Oklahoma ACO Who Lied to Owner about Pet’s Death
Treats on the Internets
Case update: Following an investigation of what appears to be a botched do-it-yourself cat neuter at the Lee Co pound in SC, the solicitor's office declined to press charges against the pound director, Doris Winstead, citing lack of evidence. Winstead reportedly resigned from her job last month. (Thank you Clarice for the link.) *** Case update: … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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