Reader Casey Post writes: Every morning when I feed my outdoor ferals, I check their shelter just in case someone has vomited on the blanket during the night (hey, mouse parts happen). One morning, I see two eyes looking back at me…a small brown tabby with an ear tip! Long story short, he’s not feral, … Continue reading Request from a Reader for Cat Taming Suggestions
MI Shelter Closed and ACO Suspended After Dogs Found in Grave Condition
The shelter for the city of River Rouge, MI appears to fall under the police department. The website says: River Rouge Animal Control is operated by the Animal Control Officer Ernest Bowling Sr. The Animal Control Officer is available Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ACO Bowling recently brought two dogs in … Continue reading MI Shelter Closed and ACO Suspended After Dogs Found in Grave Condition
Memphis: One Step Up and Two Steps Back
After much public outcry, Memphis Animal Services has announced it will again allow Memphis Pets Alive and other rescuers to photograph pets in the healthy hold area before their review dates expire. Photographs of the cage cards will again be allowed as well. The statement from the city, which can be read in full here, … Continue reading Memphis: One Step Up and Two Steps Back
Brevard Co Pound Audit Reveals Disturbing Practices
The Brevard Co pound in Florida was audited in 2009 and the county followed up on that audit in 2011 and again in 2013. A recent internal audit by the clerk of court, made public this week, reveals that "no appreciable progress was made between 2011 and 2013". In addition, the clerk of court internal audit … Continue reading Brevard Co Pound Audit Reveals Disturbing Practices
Memphis Pound Kills Ten Kittens in One Day
Public records of ten kittens killed by the Memphis pound on May 22, 2014: The first four kittens on the list were killed because of their "behavior". I guess the person holding them in their hands must have been mauled after these photos were taken. The complete records, including all veterinary notes, were requested. The only … Continue reading Memphis Pound Kills Ten Kittens in One Day
Memphis Pets Alive Uses Literacy in Fight Against Oppression by Pet Killing Facility
One of the most notorious pounds in the country, Memphis Animal Services, is continually trying to up its game in the pet killing department. Frustrated by the success of pesky do-gooders like Memphis Pets Alive who have helped to network and save the pets MAS would apparently prefer to kill, the city has banned photography on … Continue reading Memphis Pets Alive Uses Literacy in Fight Against Oppression by Pet Killing Facility
Input Needed Regarding Tethering Ordinances
Request from a reader: A municipal animal control is researching the issue of tethering. The unit is considering drafting a tethering ordinance and is trying to find relevant studies, as opposed to opinions. Any ordinance they may come up with will be drafted with the following in mind: They do not want to increase impounds. They … Continue reading Input Needed Regarding Tethering Ordinances
Updated: Treats on the Internets
Two dogs who were picked up by the lone ACO for the city of Kenedy, TX died overnight six days later. Animal advocates have alleged abuse at the city facility, which has a 5% adoption rate, but the ACO says the city has "adequate" amounts of food and water for the dogs, therefore the allegations … Continue reading Updated: Treats on the Internets
Shelters Must Be Prepared to Help Surrendered Animals Even When Forms Aren’t Completed in Triplicate
Animal advocates have been hearing for years from people who kill animals at shelters that the public is irresponsible, that pet owners are animal dumpers and that death is better for many pets than being adopted out to a home. We know all those things to be false, obviously. But among too many shelter workers, there … Continue reading Shelters Must Be Prepared to Help Surrendered Animals Even When Forms Aren’t Completed in Triplicate
Pets Go Missing After Animal Control Gets Involved
Annie Allison and her family have owned their beloved cat Doozie Bean for 9 years. He's been missing since May 7, when he was reportedly trapped in a neighbor's yard by the ACO for Hornell, NY. Prior to setting the traps in the neighbor's yard, Hornell Mayor Shawn Hogan states the ACO was supposed to … Continue reading Pets Go Missing After Animal Control Gets Involved
