I saw on the TV news last night that one of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Catherine Violet Hubbard, age 6, was an animal lover and her family has asked that donations in her memory be made to the Newtown Animal Shelter. *** After a gunman killed 5 students at Northern … Continue reading A Couple of Items of Interest Regarding Newtown
MD Seeks to Increase Access to Spay-Neuter for Low Income Owners
Ever since seeing the true colors of the pet food industry during 2007's massive pet food recall, I haven't trusted the lot of them. I think far greater regulation and transparency would be required before I could consider trusting pet food manufacturers again. And since neither of those things appears to be on the horizon, … Continue reading MD Seeks to Increase Access to Spay-Neuter for Low Income Owners
In Memoriam
Tonight, as President Obama represents the nation in mourning the tragedy in Newtown, CT, I am sharing a couple photos of the brave women who gave their lives to protect the children in their care. Our public school teachers are national treasures and the 6 women who died on Friday in Newtown also happen to … Continue reading In Memoriam
2012 Henry Bergh Leadership Awards
Each year the No Kill Advocacy Center honors shelter pet advocates who are making a positive difference in the efforts to end the needless killing. There is a post on Nathan Winograd's blog introducing the six recipients of this year's awards and honoring other advocates as well. I was pleased to see two mentions of … Continue reading 2012 Henry Bergh Leadership Awards
Where I’ve Been
Just a little note of explanation for my absence this weekend and perhaps, relatively speaking, in recent weeks. In between Graham and Emily's deaths, I was stopped at a light on the way to work when a truck slammed into me, totaling my car. The other driver told the officer he had insurance and provided … Continue reading Where I’ve Been
Open Thread
The place to talk about the animal related things YOU want to talk about - questions, stories, updates, links, etc.
Shelter Pet of the Day
The Cortland Community SPCA in NY is spotlighting a senior black cat called Sarah on its homepage. They took her to pose for a photo with Santa recently in order to have an additional way to promote her but things didn't turn out as planned: Although the shelter might not think the photo is great … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
What Options Exist for Pet Euthanasia in Your Area?
Please consider participating in this informal survey about euthanasia options and costs in your area: What does your vet charge to euthanize a pet? If that fee does not include disposal of remains, what is the fee for that? Does your local shelter offer euthanasia of owned pets who are medically hopeless and suffering? If … Continue reading What Options Exist for Pet Euthanasia in Your Area?
Shelter Pet Advocates: Math is Your Friend
How does this (fictional) blurb from a municipal shelter director grab you? In July through September of this year, we killed 100 fewer pets than during the same quarter last year. This represents tremendous progress for our shelter. Yay team! Would you be inclined to donate money, services or supplies or offer other support for … Continue reading Shelter Pet Advocates: Math is Your Friend
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by Callie, who writes: This is Reno. I found him with a brindle female in New Orleans over a month ago. As I had recently kept a dog that had followed me home my husband would not let either stay for any amount of time so I had no choice but to bring him … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
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