(Warning: graphic images and descriptions at links.) When a potential adopter, Abe Thomas, visited the Idabel pound in Oklahoma on Tuesday, he found a cage containing three dogs - one was dead and being eaten by the other two, who appeared to be starving. He says the dogs had no food or water and "were … Continue reading Starving Dogs Cannibalize Dead Kennel Mate in OK Pound
Rhode Island Pound Closed, ACOs Suspended Amidst Police Investigation
The Woonsocket, Rhode Island police department is in charge of supervising the local pound. On Tuesday the pound was closed indefinitely and its two ACOs suspended without pay pending a police investigation: City solicitor Michael Marcello told NBC 10 an anonymous tip in November prompted Woonsocket police to launch an investigation into allegations that food and other … Continue reading Rhode Island Pound Closed, ACOs Suspended Amidst Police Investigation
Treats on the Internets
In Summit Co Colorado, an ACO resigned alleging that the pound director was violating policy and failing to enforce cruelty laws. The last straw was a Lab with a tumor on his leg who apparently starved to death without vet care, his owner admitting the dog only ate cashews. The director refused to allow the … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Forsyth Co Officials SavingNotSaving Pets from the Cold
Forsyth Co, NC: Over the last two days, at least 57 animals were saved from the sub-freezing temperatures in Forsyth County. Animals saved. Yay! However, FOX8 has learned that at least one of these animals will be euthanized. [...] Many more of the animals may meet the same fate. Animals saved? “If they do die, … Continue reading Forsyth Co Officials SavingNotSaving Pets from the Cold
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Protesters Rally Against Neglect at Manatee Co Animal Services
On December 15, Manatee Co Animal Services in FL impounded an adult mixed breed dog, ID #A069483, who had been shot in the leg. They sent her to a vet clinic for an xray which confirmed her leg was broken. No treatment was administered to alleviate the dog's pain or help her in any way. … Continue reading Protesters Rally Against Neglect at Manatee Co Animal Services
Dallas Pound Secretly Kills Four Dogs Slated for Rescue
Dallas Animal Services functions primarily as a pet killing facility, killing more than half of the animals taken in last year. You don't earn the moniker "pet killing facility" without putting forth some effort - specifically, killing most of the animals in your care. There is not going to be a whole lot in the … Continue reading Dallas Pound Secretly Kills Four Dogs Slated for Rescue
SC Pound Kills Microchipped Lost Dog Without Contacting Owner
On New Year's Eve, a 10 year old chocolate Lab called Mocha got lost in York Co, SC. Her family searched for her for 2 days, calling AC numerous times and posting fliers in the area. A York Co pound worker finally told owner Mike Cunningham that Mocha had been brought in on December 31 and … Continue reading SC Pound Kills Microchipped Lost Dog Without Contacting Owner
UPDATED: Oklahoma ACO Lies to Owner about Fate of Missing Dog
A 10 year old German shorthaired pointer got lost in Elgin, OK last month. While searching for her pet, owner Teri Bartosovsky received a response via social media from someone who said she had found Major and taken him to the local ACO's home. Ms. Bartosovsky contacted the ACO, Daniel Linthicum, about getting her dog back: When … Continue reading UPDATED: Oklahoma ACO Lies to Owner about Fate of Missing Dog
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