The Charlotte-Mecklenburg pound in NC is a pet killing facility under the police department with a sordid history of, shall we say, questionable judgment. It comes as little surprise that Char-Meck would partner with this crock-o-501c3 called the Shelter Pet Enrichment Fund which asks people to donate on its homepage: Your support allows us to … Continue reading Charlotte Charity Collects Money for “Shelter Pet Enrichment”, Buys Soda for Pet Killers
Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH: Success!
Regular readers know that I have been posting about shelter pet advocate Casey Post's efforts to reform her local shelter in Medina Co, OH. This week, Ms. Post again addressed her county commissioners but was forced to improvise a speech due to last minute developments on the reform front. I asked her to talk about … Continue reading Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH: Success!
How Would Your Pet Fare If Impounded by Putnam County Animal Services?
The sheriff's office runs the pound in Putnam Co, Florida. The website states "the shelter is on N Highway 17, at the landfill." I reached out to the sheriff's office for comment after seeing this photo posted on Facebook: I haven't yet received a response from the sheriff's office but if I do, I will … Continue reading How Would Your Pet Fare If Impounded by Putnam County Animal Services?
The South Will Rise
While places like Union Co, NC continue to go moldy, communities all around the south are defying stereotypes and adopting progressive no kill protocols. In Spartanburg, SC, city ACOs used to pick up cats and take them to the pound where roughly 8 out of 10 would be killed. Area caretakers of feral cat colonies … Continue reading The South Will Rise
The Rest of the Country Disdains the South Because of Places Like Union Co, NC
Wanda Sue Larson, a Union Co Department of Social Services child-protection investigations supervisor, and Dorian Lee Harper, an emergency room nurse, had 4 adopted children and a foster child living at their North Carolina home: [Union Co] Sheriff Cathey said all five children in the home slept on the floor in a single bedroom, where … Continue reading The Rest of the Country Disdains the South Because of Places Like Union Co, NC
Google Searches
Perhaps a tiny bit of insight here. (Note: These searches were not performed on my own computer specifically to avoid Google suggestions based on my past searches.)
Lafourche Parish Veterinarian Alleges Pound Director Allows Pets to Suffer
The LaFourche Parish Animal Shelter in LA is open from 9am - 3:30pm four days a week, closed on Wednesdays and weekends. Lionel de la Houssaye has been the parish vet since May. He recently sent a letter to the parish council regarding his concerns about pound director Kelli Toups: In his letter, de la … Continue reading Lafourche Parish Veterinarian Alleges Pound Director Allows Pets to Suffer
Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH – Week 4
Medina County animal advocate Casey Post once again addressed the public meeting of her county commissioners this week. Her comments, along with the text of her speech, are below. I have been sharing them each week so that readers can see shelter reform advocacy in action, as it unfolds. I hope it may inspire others … Continue reading Shelter Reform Advocacy in Medina Co, OH – Week 4
Open Thread
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Treats on the Internets
Police in Macon, GA have arrested a woman in connection with the break-in at the All About Animals shelter last month which resulted in the deaths of 3 dogs. Police say the woman apparently acted alone and was bitten by one of the dogs she released from the cages at the shelter. The suspect has … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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