When Jason Watkins' and Tamara Hopkins' microchipped male Boxer, Tyson, accidentally got loose in Pittsburgh, Ms. Hopkins began calling Animal Rescue League daily to ask whether an intact male Boxer had been brought in. Every day she says she was told no. The owners had planned to mate Tyson with a female Boxer they had … Continue reading Discussion: A New Twist on Oops-Actions at a PA Shelter
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: No researching. Reading other people's guesses prior to posting your own is optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow.
Report: Long Beach Pound in Dire Need of Reform
A California no kill advocacy group called Stayin' Alive Long Beach recently published a report analyzing hundreds of documents obtained from Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) via FOIA requests. The report summarizes findings from these documents and makes a number of recommendations for increased lifesaving at the pound. Last year's numbers at Long Beach … Continue reading Report: Long Beach Pound in Dire Need of Reform
“How to Make a Problem Way Worse” by the Portsmouth Humane Society Board President
Nearly four years ago, the former executive director of the Portsmouth Humane Society, Christie Chipps Peters, started a TNR program for the feral cats received at the VA shelter. The program was a success in that it saved the lives of feral cats and the staff maintained the colony created by the release of the … Continue reading “How to Make a Problem Way Worse” by the Portsmouth Humane Society Board President
Bringing Up from the Comments
The point I was trying to make with my Jokes R Us post the other day was that shelter pets have value to people who love them, whether those people pay an adoption fee or not. Obviously a few people missed the point but it's so important and one I've tried to make repeatedly on … Continue reading Bringing Up from the Comments
Nine Dogs Not-Rescued by Broward Co Pound
On August 26, this was the headline on the Ft. Lauderdale ABC affiliate's website: Broward animal shelter, cops save dogs from suspected dog fighting ring - Investigation continues; Dogs to be rehabilitated Eleven female mixed breed dogs were reportedly found in rough shape, living in sub-standard conditions at a Broward County home. The owner was … Continue reading Nine Dogs Not-Rescued by Broward Co Pound
Treats on the Internets
The troubled Hillsborough Co pound in Florida oops-killed a one year old dog the day he was scheduled to go home with the family who had adopted him. (Thanks Clarice for the link.) East St. Louis police reportedly shot a dog who had been abused by a child after it was reported the dog had … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
What Really Happens to FREE Shelter Pets
Added, October 14, 2013: Some of you have taken this tongue-in-cheek post seriously and have jumped in without watching the video or reading anyone else's comments. I have just two things to say to you: 1. It was meant to be IRONIC and CLEVER and SWEET. 2. You lot are ruining the internet by making … Continue reading What Really Happens to FREE Shelter Pets
Open Thread
This is the place for any animal related links, updates, stories, questions, etc.
Scammy and Killy: Best Friends Forever
A federal lawsuit was filed in September by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Detroit and a Massachusetts based charity against a Texas company, American Textile Recycling Services (ATRS). The lawsuit involves the clothing recycling bins that we have all seen in shopping center parking lots. But apparently these bins represent a billion … Continue reading Scammy and Killy: Best Friends Forever
YesBiscuit! 