The anonymous commenting feature is enabled on this blog in order to allow whistleblowers the protection they need to speak out about cruelty in animal shelters and provide information in a public forum without fear of retaliation by their employers. It's been abused in the past but that has been the exception, not the rule, … Continue reading Buyer’s Remorse
MI Humane Society Threatens to Lead the Way for America’s Animal Shelters
Which of the following is based on a true story? OJ Simpson to counsel men in advanced spousal conflict resolution techniques New diet book to be based exclusively on recipes from Jeffrey Dahmer Graduate of Ted Bundy Charm School to speak at conference on women's rights MI shelter which kills roughly 7 out of 10 … Continue reading MI Humane Society Threatens to Lead the Way for America’s Animal Shelters
What Happened to No Kill El Paso?
Serious allegations have been leveled by volunteer Barbara Valencia against the recently disbanded group No Kill El Paso: She says a veterinarian told her puppies had been abandoned by [group founder John] Conwell, bills were going unpaid, foster parents couldn't reach him for reimbursement and dogs were dying. Valencia called an emergency meeting, asking him … Continue reading What Happened to No Kill El Paso?
Las Vegas Police Kill Family Pet in Fenced Yard
Bubba the 120 pound family dog was in his backyard, which is secured with a 6 foot fence with a "Beware of Dog" sign fastened to it, when a Las Vegas police officer shot him to death on Sunday. Police were reportedly "investigating a report of gunshots or fireworks" in the area when they opened … Continue reading Las Vegas Police Kill Family Pet in Fenced Yard
Faithful Friend Needs a New Home
You may remember Ollie, whose Memphis owner is seeking a new home for her due to the owner's terminal illness. Claire, a friend of the owner, sent me an update on Ollie recently: My friend, Ellen, is nearing the end of her ability to care for her beloved pet. We still have not found a … Continue reading Faithful Friend Needs a New Home
Treats on the Internets
What We Owe Dogs: Part 1 and Part 2 - Nathan Winograd discusses the no kill movement's commitment to every individual dog, regardless of the pet's location. The Healdsburg Animal Shelter in CA killed an owner surrendered dog a rescue was willing to take. The director stated the rescue portion of the Hayden Act only … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Top 5 Reasons the ASPCA Should Do Right by Displaced Sandy Pets
5. Celebrity Rachel Ray gave the ASPCA half a million dollars less than 2 months ago to board pets displaced by Hurricane Sandy at its Emergency Boarding Facility in Brooklyn. At the time, ASPCA president Ed Sayres promised, "The need is daunting, but the animals will not be forgotten." After caring for just 280 animals … Continue reading Top 5 Reasons the ASPCA Should Do Right by Displaced Sandy Pets
ASPCA to Displaced Sandy Pets: Sucks Being You
Reuters is reporting that 136 unclaimed pets at the emergency Hurricane Sandy shelter operated by the ASPCA in Brooklyn may be in danger: Most of the owners that the ASPCA has identified live in temporary housing or with family and friends, environments that prevent them from bringing their animals home, [ASPCA spokeswoman Kelly] Krause said. … Continue reading ASPCA to Displaced Sandy Pets: Sucks Being You
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PETA Partners with a Local AC Unit in Killing 19,000 Animals
PETA strikes again - this time in Lake Elsinore, CA at a facility breeding rodents and reptiles. One of PETA's infamous undercover investigations documenting alleged cruelty was brought to the city government. The city partnered with PETA, local animal control and a number of other organizations to investigate the facility. On December 16, city spokesman … Continue reading PETA Partners with a Local AC Unit in Killing 19,000 Animals
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