Two Canon City, CO police officers opened fire on a dog after one of the officers was "attacked", but sustained no injury, during a response to a domestic violence call. The dog later died at a veterinary clinic. The police press release about the killing thanked other first responders for their assistance with the call: "Without their … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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SC Pound Policy: Take Newborn Kittens Away from Nursing Mothers and Kill Them
The Greenville Co pound in SC has implemented two new policies concerning cats: 1. Kittens born at the pound who weigh less than 100 grams will be taken from their mothers and killed immediately. The reason, as stated in an e-mail written by Susan Bufano, the community relations coordinator for the Greenville Co pound, in response to … Continue reading SC Pound Policy: Take Newborn Kittens Away from Nursing Mothers and Kill Them
Denver Police Threaten a Good Samaritan While Dog Suffers and Dies
A 14 year old mixed breed dog named Harley ran out a door accidentally left open by his kids last week. His family began searching for him by putting up fliers around the neighborhood and online. Unbeknownst to owner Dani Juras, Harley had been hit by a car just 2 blocks from home that night. … Continue reading Denver Police Threaten a Good Samaritan While Dog Suffers and Dies
PETA Shames Medina Co for No Longer Killing Cats
PETA kills animals - mainly dogs and cats in need of love, temporary sheltering and new homes. But the organization goes a step further by encouraging and rewarding (with vegan cookie gift baskets) municipalities that threaten to kill pets and shaming those that implement changes designed to eliminate needless killing. Such is the case with Medina County, Ohio, where officials … Continue reading PETA Shames Medina Co for No Longer Killing Cats
WV Animal Control Officer Violates Law in Dog Killing, Will Keep Job
A Fayette County dog bit a child on March 11, 2014 and stitches were required as a result of the injury. Fayette Co ACO Russell Parker seized the dog and was advised by the owner that the dog had not been vaccinated for rabies. The owner stated the dog had attacked another person in past and … Continue reading WV Animal Control Officer Violates Law in Dog Killing, Will Keep Job
Main Line Animal Rescue Refuses to Return Lost Pet to Owners
Many people looking to add a pet to the family are open to the idea of getting one from a rescue group. It's got a built-in feel good that people enjoy. And a satisfied customer is likely to refer friends and family in future. In these ways, rescue groups have got a good thing going. In fact, they … Continue reading Main Line Animal Rescue Refuses to Return Lost Pet to Owners
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Summary of 2012 Undercover Police Report on Memphis Pound
The following is my summary of the animal cruelty observed by a Memphis police detective who worked undercover at the Memphis pound in late 2011 and early 2012. Read the full report here. Warning: This material ranges from disturbing to fucking atrocious. And I'm putting that as diplomatically as I can. Proceed with caution. *** … Continue reading Summary of 2012 Undercover Police Report on Memphis Pound
Cruelty Allegations against Franklin Co Dog Pound
The Franklin Co dog pound in Ohio killed more than 40% of the dogs in its care in 2012. Among the thousands killed by the pound each year are dogs who don't pass a behavioral test administered by the staff. The pound's assistant director, Deborah Finelli, e-mailed a local reporter regarding the process: “To be selected for … Continue reading Cruelty Allegations against Franklin Co Dog Pound
