The Warren Co pound in TN photographs pets upon intake, like many facilities. The problem in Warren Co is that the animals appear to have been starved and injured after the intake photos and before being pulled by rescue. No one at the pound would speak to the local news but animal advocates speculate that … Continue reading Warren Co Pound in the News Again
Treats on the Internets
When the Christian Co shelter in KY was badly damaged in a fire, the irresponsible public quickly mobilized to provide homes for the 225 pets. (Thank you Melissa for the link.) Some not-too-well-endowed man in Memphis was caught on video beating his Pitbull for chewing on his car seat. He was charged with cruelty but … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Mental Health Break: Music
No actual dogs in the video unfortunately, but there is an elephant painted on his guitar. So there's that.
Allegations of Dog Killings and Fraud at the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby Co
After posting yesterday about Truffles, I heard from some additional animal advocates who are concerned about killings at the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby Co, a private shelter in TN. Apparently the planned killing of Truffles is not an isolated incident. Toffee, a littermate to Truffles, is also reportedly slated for killing by the … Continue reading Allegations of Dog Killings and Fraud at the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby Co
Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby Co Committed to Killing Truffles
Truffles is a 2 1/2 year old spayed female mixed breed dog at the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby Co, a private shelter in TN. There is a video of her posted on YouTube which promotes her as an adoptable dog. I am neither a behaviorist nor an expert but in my layman's opinion, … Continue reading Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby Co Committed to Killing Truffles
Enabling Shelter Pet Suffering: A How-To Guide from Lawrence Co
This dog reportedly died in his cage, never receiving vet care or even having water in his bowl. Read how the "Friends" of the Lawrence Co pound attack the photographer and enable the neglect and suffering at the facility. It sounds like the pets at the Lawrence Co pound need some friends in their corner, … Continue reading Enabling Shelter Pet Suffering: A How-To Guide from Lawrence Co
Iredell Co Pound Director Under Investigation
Chris Royal, director of the Iredell Co pet gassing facility in NC, is being investigated by the county after an anonymous letter alleging wrongdoing was received by county officials. The reportedly detailed letter "accuses someone in animal control of seizing livestock and selling the animals". Ms. Royal is the only AC employee currently on paid … Continue reading Iredell Co Pound Director Under Investigation
Caldwell Co: Fail, Six Ways from Sunday
In the face of feline disease outbreak in a shelter, when is it appropriate to kill every exposed cat in the place? How about never? Does never work for you? It works for me. The Caldwell Co pound in NC had several cats die. Preliminary testing on two of them indicated Calicivirus. Then the story … Continue reading Caldwell Co: Fail, Six Ways from Sunday
Mental Health Break: Question
The idea of bringing extinct animals back to life is intriguing. We could start with a passenger pigeon. But what extinct animal(s) would you like to see brought back to roam the earth, if it was possible? Would your animal of choice be able to literally roam the earth or would diminishing habitat make that … Continue reading Mental Health Break: Question
People want to save pets’ lives. Let them.
I am revisiting a topic today in order to reiterate my position and address the most common responses I receive whenever I post about it. The issue is this: So long as there are pets being needlessly killed in shelters, I favor giving shelter pets to anyone who wants them, provided the person hasn't been … Continue reading People want to save pets’ lives. Let them.
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