People tend to think that animal shelters shelter animals and that everyone who works there is an animal lover who would never hurt a pet. Tragically, this is far from the truth in too many shelters. Sometimes people only find this out when their pet ends up at the "safe haven" and is killed there. On … Continue reading Cumberland Co Kills Dog Whom Owners Wanted Back, Calls Family Liars
Nebraska Humane Society Kills Two Cats for Hissing
The Lovewell family in Nebraska had 2 snuggly cats since they were kittens - Chloe, age 13 and Truman, age 7. Due to a chronic health issue with a family member, the Lovewells decided to take the cats to the Nebraska Humane Society where they believed the cats would find new homes. No one at … Continue reading Nebraska Humane Society Kills Two Cats for Hissing
Feds Round Up Geese Families and Gas Them
The next time you see a cat hater spewing misinformation about how cats kill zillions of birds, remind them of the verifiable fact that the US government killed 4 million animals, mostly birds, last year. That number includes tens of thousands of beautiful Canadian geese. The government's only criteria for killing appears to be a … Continue reading Feds Round Up Geese Families and Gas Them
Coffee Co Pound Director Refuses to Put Free Bed in with Dog Whose Skin is Falling Off
The director of the Coffee Co pound in TN is one of those who refuses to give donated beds to dogs to get them up off the concrete in the indoor/outdoor runs. Even after a Chihuahua apparently froze to death there last winter, director Kevin Brown attributed the death to possible old age, also: mystery! … Continue reading Coffee Co Pound Director Refuses to Put Free Bed in with Dog Whose Skin is Falling Off
Filth and Neglect Found During State Inspection of Rutherford Co Pound
The website for the Rutherford Co pound in NC indicates the facility is closed during the hours most people can visit: The shelter hours are Monday thru Thursday 12:00 P.M. till 4:00 P.M. for adoptions only and Friday 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. for adoptions only. The shelter is closed on Saturday, Sundays, and major … Continue reading Filth and Neglect Found During State Inspection of Rutherford Co Pound
Weekend Jade
She is feeling better every week. The better she feels, the harder it is to keep her to a dull roar. She is bored with her recovery now and toys only keep her entertained for so long. She wants a dog friend to rough house with so much. So Much. Things she has eaten so … Continue reading Weekend Jade
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For anyone still plugged in this holiday weekend, this game is just for fun. The only rule: no researching. Post your best guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow.
TX City Manager Says Pound’s Primary Goal Should Be Killing
The website for Aransas Pass, TX describes the city as a "paradise" and promises a number of ideals, all consistent with a no kill community: We pledge, through a strong sense of teamwork and customer service, to be respectful of individual dignity and rights, to remain fiscally responsible, to ethically and responsively interact with our … Continue reading TX City Manager Says Pound’s Primary Goal Should Be Killing
Manatee Co Shelter Employee Alleges Dog Ripped Pants
Kayla Lippert, a potential adopter, her 2 year old son and a volunteer were having a meet and greet with a dog called Happy Feet in the fenced play yard at Manatee Co Animal Services in FL on Monday when things went sour. A shelter employee, who had left the play yard to obtain information for … Continue reading Manatee Co Shelter Employee Alleges Dog Ripped Pants
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