The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in the UK reportedly killed 53,000 animals in 2011, many of them healthy or treatable. The RSPCA's 44% kill rate can not be blamed on an open admission status: In 2009, the RSPCA, which is one of Britain’s biggest charities and receives £120 million a year in donations, … Continue reading RSPCA Killing Healthy/Treatable Pets with Bolt Guns and Bullets
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I snapped dozens of photos of Jade and Schroeder playing today. They were all a blur except this one.
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Treats on the Internets
The new shelter director in Moore Co, NC instituted some major changes after taking charge: Rescue groups without a 501(c)3 are no longer allowed to save animals from the kill room and volunteers are now prohibited from walking dogs and caring for shelter pets on days the place is closed. Instead paid staff will come … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Jefferson Co, OH Dog Warden Charged with Animal Cruelty
Allegations of animal abuse at the Jefferson Co pound in Ohio are not new. In fact, county commissioners installed cameras at the facility specifically to address these concerns. On Saturday, a camera at the Jefferson Co pound reportedly caught dog warden William Bell hitting a dog named Misty in the head with a shovel. There were … Continue reading Jefferson Co, OH Dog Warden Charged with Animal Cruelty
PETA Asks KY Shelter to Kill More Animals
McCracken Co in KY parted ways with the local humane society after a whistleblower's testimony resulted in cruelty charges (related to heartsticking fully conscious pets and unlicensed workers killing animals) against two employees in 2011. In June of this year, the animal shelter task force recommended re-establishing a partnership with the local HS "as long as … Continue reading PETA Asks KY Shelter to Kill More Animals
Norfolk Whistleblower Alleges Pound in Violation of State Law, Retains Attorney to Fight Termination
The city of Norfolk, VA kills animals at its pound. So far in 2014, more than 1600 animals have been killed. Nearly 600 of those animals were killed because the staff at the Norfolk pound didn't like their behavior in addition to the 230 animals who were killed for being feral. Fifty-four animals were killed … Continue reading Norfolk Whistleblower Alleges Pound in Violation of State Law, Retains Attorney to Fight Termination
Van Wert County Dog Warden Indicted on Felony Cruelty Charges
One year ago, the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department in Ohio was assigned supervision of the county pound due to concerns about the lack of response to calls. On July 20, 2014, the sheriff's office received a complaint from a concerned citizen that pets were being neglected and starved to death at the pound. An investigation … Continue reading Van Wert County Dog Warden Indicted on Felony Cruelty Charges
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