A lawsuit filed by Mississippi pet owner Deborah K. Alverson alleges that on March 26, 2013, her two dogs were sunbathing in her yard. The dogs were China, an 8 year old pug with some vision and hearing problems, and Black Betty, a 4 year old puggle with severe hip dysplasia. Both dogs were receiving … Continue reading Owner of Seized Dogs Files Civil Rights Lawsuit in Federal Court
Funky Cold Medina Co
At the time public pressure brought by an animal advocate forced the Medina Co pound in Ohio to stop gassing cats, it was believed that the shelter staff did an admirable job caring for dogs. After all, the facility boasts a 92% live release rate for dogs. But records obtained via FOIA request appear to … Continue reading Funky Cold Medina Co
Weird Tales: ACO Edition
Two stories from New England sent to me by Clarice - one recent and the other from spring of last year: A CT newspaper received records via FOIA request pertaining to the November 2013 firing of an ACO in Stonington. The sordid and somewhat confusing story behind the termination includes an allegation that former ACO … Continue reading Weird Tales: ACO Edition
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Odessa Pound Kills Beloved Pet, Blames Owner
The Odessa pound in Texas has a poor track record including banning rescuers without reasonable cause and violating their First Amendment rights. Although the police department in charge of the pound does not make its statistics available to the public on its website, one area rescuer cites a kill rate of nearly 85% and claims … Continue reading Odessa Pound Kills Beloved Pet, Blames Owner
Treats on the Internets
A former employee at the troubled Campbell Co pound in TN who spoke out about abuse she witnessed is suing the county over her termination. (Thank you Clarice for the link.) Animal advocates in Union Co, NC are trying to help a mule living on abandoned property after animal control refused to intervene. (Link submitted … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Discussion: When It’s Freezing Out, Bring Your Pets In
My news feed runneth over this week with stories of freezing temperatures and the effect on pets. There are lots of articles talking about state laws and giving recommendations on what to do with pets during extremely cold weather. While obvious exceptions must be made for some animals including feral cats (who can be provided … Continue reading Discussion: When It’s Freezing Out, Bring Your Pets In
The Irresponsible Public Strikes Back – Times Two
The Wisconsin Humane Society took over shelter operations in Racine Co one year ago. In comparing 2012 to 2013, the Wisconsin Humane Society reports a number of changes: Animals are no longer killed as a means of population control. The number of live released animals nearly doubled. Financial donations were 14 times greater. All animals … Continue reading The Irresponsible Public Strikes Back – Times Two
No Charges Against Last Hope Cat Kingdom, Sanctuary Re-Opened
Remember when it was reported that Merced Co AC was sending nearly 400 orphaned bottle babies a year to Last Hope Cat Kingdom, a facility allowed by county permit to have just 125 animals? And how Last Hope knew they were literally the last hope for these kittens because if they didn't accept them, AC … Continue reading No Charges Against Last Hope Cat Kingdom, Sanctuary Re-Opened
SC Deputy’s Dashcam Records Dog Killing
The CBS affiliate in Augusta has posted dashcam video from an Aiken County deputy's vehicle recorded in December 2013. The dashcam recorded images and audio from the deputy's response to a report of a loose, vicious dog. I haven't watched the video due to the violent nature of the subject matter apparently depicted. But the … Continue reading SC Deputy’s Dashcam Records Dog Killing
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