To my mind Roger Ebert, "film critic since time immemorial", did his best work in the last years of his life, after losing the ability to speak. In this 2009 installment of Roger Ebert's Journal, he wrote about his childhood pets and how he longed for decades to have another dog: Every time I see … Continue reading Be Seeing You, Roger Ebert
Save them all, kill the excuses.
Many pet killing facilities in this country are enabled by caring volunteers and rescuers who buy into the Save a Few, Kill the Rest business model. How it works: The pet killing facility allows members of the public to care for, network and rescue certain pets so long as the public plays by its rules. … Continue reading Save them all, kill the excuses.
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by Jody: Dog #252719 at the Memphis pound is not listed anywhere online as far as I know. Her cage card states she was confiscated in an eviction case and has already been held for the legally mandated holding period. The pound will be closed tomorrow, April 4. If you are interested in helping … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Shelter Pet Killing is a Scam
Protecting shelter pets' right to live is the moral duty of every animal welfare group. The killing of healthy/treatable shelter pets by the very groups who claim to be sheltering them is a scam. And tragically, it happens all too often, in both public and private facilities. In July 2012, a reporter in Atlanta exposed … Continue reading Shelter Pet Killing is a Scam
Treats on the Internets
Memphis City Councilman Shea Flinn, who sponsored MSN legislation in 2010 which has failed to stop the killing of pets at the Memphis pound, now wants to push the stinkbomb that is MAS off on the county. (Thank you Clarice for the link.) *** From the AVMA website: Good news! The long-awaited 2013 edition of … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Why are shelter directors killing pets whom rescue groups are willing to save? Because they can.
Many pet lovers are shocked to learn that most municipal facilities that call themselves animal shelters do not actually shelter animals. In fact, these so-called shelters kill pets rescuers are willing to save, because they can. More still are astonished when they learn that some of the private non-profits calling themselves humane societies or societies … Continue reading Why are shelter directors killing pets whom rescue groups are willing to save? Because they can.
Allegations of Needless Killings and Bullying at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan
Stephanie Faulkner says she started working at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan in August 2011. On the shelter's "About Us" page, it says the SPCA is "dedicated to rescuing homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from Southwest Michigan pounds and adopting them into responsible homes." The page emphasizes the shelter's commitment to rehabilitation and ends … Continue reading Allegations of Needless Killings and Bullying at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan
Open Thread
Lots of people off work today. Use this post to share animal related links, updates, questions, stories and deep thoughts. Shallow thoughts also accepted. Here's a link on the benefits of partial spays for dogs where the uterus is removed but the ovaries are left in place. There is even an instructional video for vets. … Continue reading Open Thread
HSUS Social Media Fail
In Memoriam, Because the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby Co Won’t
At least two of the dogs slated for killing by the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby Co were apparently killed there on Tuesday. The HS has remained silent on the killings of Joy and Truffles and in fact has been posting adoption photos on the group's Facebook page, as if that's the most newsworthy … Continue reading In Memoriam, Because the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby Co Won’t
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