The Guilford Co pound in NC kills roughly half its dogs and cats – unless someone there thinks the pet happens to look like a Rottweiler, Chow Chow or “Pitbull”. Guilford Co refuses to adopt out any pets who, in the staff's opinion, resemble those types of dogs. The non-profit that runs the pound also … Continue reading The Irresponsible Public Shelters a Group of English Shepherds in NC
Decomposing Dog Found in Animal Control Truck After ACO Jailed
A decomposing dog was found in the AC truck normally driven by Tim Garza, the sole ACO for the city of Arvin, CA. Mr. Garza had been arrested 10 days earlier and remained in jail at the time of the discovery: Tim Garza is accused of beating his girlfriend of two years at her home … Continue reading Decomposing Dog Found in Animal Control Truck After ACO Jailed
Michael Vick, Future Nobel Peace Prize Winner
After cancelling some public events to promote his new book due to backlash from animal activists, Michael Vick wants to know: "Why would you continue to bash somebody who's trying to help make the world a better place?" Why, world? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?! Which made me wonder: Of the many somebodies trying to make the world a … Continue reading Michael Vick, Future Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Cat Hating Sickos Rejoice: The Orlando Sentinel and The Audubon Society Have Your Fix
One of the most consistent and disturbing search terms I get on the blog involves cat killing and specifically, how to do it. One good thing about this otherwise depressing issue is that anyone who comes here is going to find nothing but love for our feline friends. Another good thing is that it continually … Continue reading Cat Hating Sickos Rejoice: The Orlando Sentinel and The Audubon Society Have Your Fix
Petersburg Pound Gets a Task Force
Last month there were allegations of abuse at the Petersburg pound in VA and a promise from a local politician to investigate the claims. Then, I was hopeful. Now, not so much. On March 5, shelter pet advocates attended the Petersburg city council meeting, demanding reform. What they wanted was immediate action to save the … Continue reading Petersburg Pound Gets a Task Force
13 Pitbulls Killed in New Mexico Pound
Former MAS director and current Bernalillo Co Animal Services director Matt Pepper recently explained to a local TV news reporter why he killed 13 Pitbulls seized from an area residence: "If you look at the conditions in which they were kept, and you look at their behavior you can understand why, why they had the … Continue reading 13 Pitbulls Killed in New Mexico Pound
Case Update: AL Pound Completes Investigation into Kitten Killing; Owner to Sue
Many of you likely remember the story of Porkchop, the lost kitten who was killed by the Mobile Co pound in AL just 9 minutes after a Good Samaritan brought him to the facility in January. Porkchop's owner, Kaitlyn Hughes, has retained an attorney and is seeking justice for her pet: Hughes' attorney has sent … Continue reading Case Update: AL Pound Completes Investigation into Kitten Killing; Owner to Sue
Former Memphis Pound Employee Facing Additional Cruelty Charges
One of the three former MAS employees charged with animal cruelty in conjunction with an undercover police investigation one year ago now faces additional charges stemming from the same investigation. Prosecutors recently charged Billy Stewart with an additional five counts of cruelty bringing his total to nine counts when he goes to trial. The five … Continue reading Former Memphis Pound Employee Facing Additional Cruelty Charges
Three Strikes for Amarillo Animal Control
Amarillo Animal Control in TX has come up on my radar three times. The first time was in 2009 when a local "humane society" decided that killing was the best thing to offer Pitbulls in their care. Shannon Barlow of Amarillo AC was all like yeah, you go Pitbull Death Girl. In 2012, an owner … Continue reading Three Strikes for Amarillo Animal Control
Four Healthy Cats, One “Very Friendly”, Killed by Memphis Pound
This post is another installment featuring records for some of the pets needlessly killed by the Memphis pound during the week of December 5 – December 12, 2012. These are 4 cats who were all housed in an area of the pound that is off limits to the public and their cage cards are all … Continue reading Four Healthy Cats, One “Very Friendly”, Killed by Memphis Pound
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