A compassionate person in Gloucester Co, NJ has been feeding community cats on her own property for years. Sandra Leady has caught many of the cats and had them vaccinated and neutered at her own expense, since the Gloucester Co pound doesn't do anything for free living cats except kill them. There are an estimated … Continue reading NJ County Threatens Caretaker and Her Colony of Cats
MI Politician Smears the South as an Excuse for Hiring a Pet Killer
In Leon Co, FL, animal control is run by Andrew Seltz. On AC's website, it states that more than 6000 animals are killed every year at the pound. And there is one of those threats that the killing will continue until magic happens: Unfortunately, until each citizen commits to preventing their pet from adding to … Continue reading MI Politician Smears the South as an Excuse for Hiring a Pet Killer
Sonoma Co Fires Director Who Implemented Lifesaving Changes at Shelter
Remember that one time we had good news about the Sonoma Co shelter in CA? Well hold on to that memory like a clip-on koala stuffy because it may be all you get. Brigid Wasson, the shelter's director for the past 11 months, was fired without reason by Sonoma Co last week, one month prior to her … Continue reading Sonoma Co Fires Director Who Implemented Lifesaving Changes at Shelter
Treats on the Internets
The pound in Orange Co, CA is being sued by a rescuer who claims the facility is not complying with the state's rescue access law and killing animals before their mandated holding period expires. Pitbulls. With flowers. On their heads. (Thanks Valerie for the link.) A cat owner writes about his life with his pet of … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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Greenville Co Illegally Kills Lost Dog Whose Owner Wanted Him Back
Kalel was a five year old Siberian Husky whom owner Mandi Nalley describes as "my heart, my son". Kalel was temporarily living with a trainer in the Greenville Co, SC area in July 2014 when he became lost. On July 30, the trainer notified Ms. Nalley that Kalel was missing. She immediately filled out a … Continue reading Greenville Co Illegally Kills Lost Dog Whose Owner Wanted Him Back
126 MO Animals Shuffled from One “Humane” Society to Another
The Lebanon Humane Society in Missouri recently elected a new board who voted in Judith Koch as president. Police had to be called to maintain order at a contentious public meeting. Some people are so unhappy with the new board, lawyers are involved. Despite the fact that the organization built and opened a new facility … Continue reading 126 MO Animals Shuffled from One “Humane” Society to Another
Outrage in Davidson Co, NC: “10 People Beating a Dead Horse”
Warning: Dead pet photos below text. Do not scroll beyond text if you wish to avoid. In 2013, the Davidson Co pound in NC took in 3440 cats and killed 3167 of them. The facility took in 3319 dogs and killed 2322 of them. The pound also took in 8 bats, 3 foxes, 6 raccoons, 1 … Continue reading Outrage in Davidson Co, NC: “10 People Beating a Dead Horse”
Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Monongalia County Edition
Although there are currently only 11 pets, all dogs, listed on the Petfinder page for the Monongalia County Canine Adoption Center in Morgantown, WV, it does state that the facility adopts out both cats and dogs. In fact, there is an alert that the pound is overflowing with cats: While it's hard to reconcile the idea … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Monongalia County Edition
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