On February 14, the assistant warden at the Gallia Co pound in OH allegedly killed 11 dogs via heartstick without proper sedation. Ohio code states that heartstick may only be used “on a sedated or unconscious animal”. The Gallia Co sheriff investigated the matter and the assistant dog warden was reassigned to a different county department … Continue reading Three OH Dog Wardens Charged with Animal Cruelty
Discussion: WA Wildlife Officials Feared Unborn Wolf Pups May Have Been Hybrids
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has placed collars equipped with GPS on some endangered gray wolves. This gives wildlife officials the ability to track the location of the collared wolves. They recently used this capability to locate a female wolf known to have been in the company of a male domesticated dog who … Continue reading Discussion: WA Wildlife Officials Feared Unborn Wolf Pups May Have Been Hybrids
Stockton Pound Sued for Killing Animals Illegally
Last month, a couple whose dog had been impounded by the Stockton pound in CA spoke to the city council about their experience. Their microchipped, neutered, vaccinated dog had escaped through a gate accidentally left open in their yard. When the owners, both newly unemployed, tried to reclaim their pet, the Stockton pound demanded $180. The … Continue reading Stockton Pound Sued for Killing Animals Illegally
Oak Ridge Police Department Conducts Mass Killing in Response to Distemper Outbreak
TN - The Oak Ridge police department, which runs the pound, closed the facility one week ago after two dogs tested positive for distemper: As a precaution, all animals brought into the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter are being vaccinated on arrival. The shelter is separating dogs with any kind of cough or nasal discharge from … Continue reading Oak Ridge Police Department Conducts Mass Killing in Response to Distemper Outbreak
Treats on the Internets
A Nevada puppy owner says Douglas Co ACOs strong-armed her into surrendering her puppy for killing due to exposure to another pup who tested positive for rabies. (Thank you Clarice for the link.) Authorities appear to be citing gambling as a motive in the case of the "Lucky Dog" scam in Boggs Mountain, Georgia where … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Vermilion Parish Director Kills Dogs Tagged for Rescue Because She Can
Vermilion Parish Rabies Control in LA does not adopt animals to the public. It functions primarily as a pet killing facility while allowing rescue groups to save some animals - unless the director decides she feels like killing those animals too. Last week a group called Animal Aid of Vermilion Area had exchanged e-mails with Vermilion … Continue reading Vermilion Parish Director Kills Dogs Tagged for Rescue Because She Can
#DeadDogLulz in Maricopa Co
As we are so often told about people who work in pet killing facilities: Nobody WANTS to kill animals. But apparently when they do get to kill them, it's too fun not to gloat about it on social media. A Maricopa Co dog called Mickey was reportedly minding his own business in his fenced backyard … Continue reading #DeadDogLulz in Maricopa Co
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Orange Co Pound Kills Lost Pet Upon Impound
Lisa Storey is a pet owner in Orange County, Florida. When one of her children accidentally left the home's front door open recently, her senior cat slipped outside. Ms. Storey began searching for her beloved pet, called Sofie, immediately. While canvassing the neighborhood with flyers, Ms. Storey learned a neighbor had found Sofie and taken … Continue reading Orange Co Pound Kills Lost Pet Upon Impound
Karma Rescue in CA Sells Lost Pet While Ignoring Owner’s Pleas
When a CA family's 8 month old puppy got lost last month, owner Rosa Torres began looking for her right away. She visited her local shelter repeatedly but never saw her puppy, called Raffiki.In fact, Raffiki had been found running loose and was taken to a neighboring shelter - not the one the owner kept … Continue reading Karma Rescue in CA Sells Lost Pet While Ignoring Owner’s Pleas
