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New Hanover Co Wants to Kill “Dangerous” Dog Who Has Never Bitten Anyone
New Hanover Co in NC killed roughly half of its dogs and cats in 2013. And the pound wants to kill yet another dog, an owned pet named Honey who has never bitten anyone, because she allegedly sneaks and snarls: [New Hanover Co] deemed Honey as a potentially dangerous dog in June after five separate civil and state … Continue reading New Hanover Co Wants to Kill “Dangerous” Dog Who Has Never Bitten Anyone
Helmetta Pound’s Former Director and Assistant Director Charged with Animal Cruelty
New Jersey - Late last year, both the Helmetta mayor and the then-director of the Helmetta pound dismissed complaints from animal advocates, despite the fact that multiple agencies had found serious faults with the facility including mixing sick animals in with healthy ones, animals living in filthy cages, and importing dogs from the south without health clearances. … Continue reading Helmetta Pound’s Former Director and Assistant Director Charged with Animal Cruelty
UPDATED: More on Klein Animal Shelter Cruelty
Texas - In addition to the Klein Animal Shelter's director, who was charged with multiple counts including felony animal cruelty, another former employee who was certified to kill animals has been arrested and charged with cruelty. A third arrest is expected today. The Jacksonville police chief is asking former pound employees who witnessed crimes to contact … Continue reading UPDATED: More on Klein Animal Shelter Cruelty
Calling All Marion Co Trolls
When I've posted in past about Paws to the Rescue (PTTR), the group contracted to run the Marion Co pound in SC, it's been like ringing the troll dinner bell, an hour late. The reason I've posted about them in past is because the group appeared to have serious transparency issues, which is always a … Continue reading Calling All Marion Co Trolls
UPDATED: Arrest Warrants Issued for TX Pound Employees: Multiple Charges Include Animal Torture
CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE - That's the sign hanging on the door at the Klein Animal Shelter in Jacksonville, TX. The "maintenance" appears to be arresting the workers for torturing animals. Director Angela Wallace was arrested on Friday and charged with assault, illegal "euthanasia" and animal cruelty with additional charges pending. She has reportedly bonded out. … Continue reading UPDATED: Arrest Warrants Issued for TX Pound Employees: Multiple Charges Include Animal Torture
Weekend Jade
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A Promising Start in Fremont Co Delivers Hope: An Interview with Douglas Rae
When we last checked in with the Humane Society of Fremont Co in Colorado, the place was a hot mess. State inspections revealed that the facility was killing animals before their legal holding period expired using inhumane methods, including heartstick, performed by untrained staff, leaving sick and injured animals to suffer without immediate vet care, housing cats in … Continue reading A Promising Start in Fremont Co Delivers Hope: An Interview with Douglas Rae
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