A Memphis resident trying to help an injured bird reportedly sought assistance from the city but received none. She then reached out to several other local animal agencies and businesses but still found no one willing to help the bird. Ultimately a PETA volunteer in Los Angeles found someone willing to pick up the bird … Continue reading Just let me hobble along please until I reach Normalville.
Be Seeing You, Emily
Somehow our home became filled with old dogs. Flatcoats have a shorter than average lifespan due to a small gene pool that is riddled with cancer. In a few months, Linus and Patty will turn 7. Two of their littermates have already died of cancer. Their half-sibling Randi is 10. Surrey the Beagle is estimated … Continue reading Be Seeing You, Emily
Former Volunteer Alleges Neglect at the Humane Society of Port Jervis
Christine Cotroneo says she volunteered several days each week at the Humane Society of Port Jervis in NY from August - November 2012. She worked mostly with the cats and stated in a letter to the board that the animals' most basic needs - food, water and a clean cage - were too often left … Continue reading Former Volunteer Alleges Neglect at the Humane Society of Port Jervis
Savannah Shelter Puts in the Hard Work to Change from a Pet Killing Facility to a Lifesaving Shelter
A recent article in the Jackson Sun looks at the commitment to lifesaving at the Savannah Animal Shelter in TN. Charlie Nickle, director of the shelter, said that 3 years ago the primary focus of the facility was impounding homeless pets and killing them. But things have improved greatly: From Nov. 1, 2011, to Nov. … Continue reading Savannah Shelter Puts in the Hard Work to Change from a Pet Killing Facility to a Lifesaving Shelter
Shelters Celebrate Lifesaving with Local Communities During the Holidays
Here are a few events being offered this month by no kill shelters in conjunction with the holiday season: UPAWS in Marquette, MI is inviting the public to come to an open house on December 15 for a shelter tour, refreshments, and discounted adoptions. *** The Allegany Co shelter in MD is holding its annual … Continue reading Shelters Celebrate Lifesaving with Local Communities During the Holidays
The Irresponsible Public Checks In
Many of you will remember Amber at MAS in July: Amber was rescued by TN Death Row Dogs and has now gone home. Good for you, Amber.
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Updated: Your Rights as a U.S. Citizen Who Owns Pets
Although this information, which I posted on Facebook yesterday, is directed at dog owners in Sikeston, MO where authorities are rounding up dogs based on body shape, it could potentially apply to any pet owner, anywhere, anytime. Dog owners in Sikeston, MO - keep your doors locked. Do not answer the door if AC knocks. … Continue reading Updated: Your Rights as a U.S. Citizen Who Owns Pets
Thank You Marcial Rios-Aguilar
A 53 year old man named Marcial Rios-Aguilar risked and tragically lost his life trying to save this cat from a tree in the Bronx at 3 a.m. on Monday. Mr. Rios-Aguilar fell from the tree and died before he could help the cat. Firefighters arrived on the scene and got the kitty out the … Continue reading Thank You Marcial Rios-Aguilar
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
In a campaign to boost the image of shelter pets, a trainer in New Zealand has taught 3 dogs at the Auckland SPCA to drive. Cars. During the 8 week crash course (I know), the dogs have been driving with assistance from humans. But one of the dogs is set to take a vehicle out … Continue reading The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
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