On September 24, the Del Rio family's dog - a Pitbull called Scar - escaped the yard wearing his collar and ID tag. A Pitbull hating neighbor took the 11 month old puppy to the Central California SPCA and told them he'd been bitten by Scar. Owner Helen Del Rio went to the pound to … Continue reading Central CA SPCA Oops-Kills Family Dog
Carroll Co Pound Cancels Cat Adoption Special, Refuses $700 Donation
In 2011, the Humane Society of Carroll Co in MD killed 2457 of the 3053 cats who came through its doors. When Laura Shenk of the group Animal Advocates of Carroll Co MD noticed a cat adoption special on the pound's website this month, she and her group set about promoting the $30 fee. The … Continue reading Carroll Co Pound Cancels Cat Adoption Special, Refuses $700 Donation
Name That Animal
This is just for fun. The only rule is: No researching. Reading other people's guesses before posting your own is optional. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
Shelter Pets of the Day
Submitted by Jody Fisher, who writes: Apparently these dogs were taken from a home on 10/17. The owner has been charged with various crimes. Thank goodness, none of his crimes involved animal cruelty. The Department of Homeland Security headed up this investigation and it was one of the very kind DHS officers who let us … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day
Retaliatory Pet Killing at LA Shelter
We often hear excuses from shelters as to why they "have to" kill pets - overcrowding, people won't spay and neuter, etc. While we know there is no justification for killing healthy/treatable pets on an ethical basis, and we know the same to be true in practical terms as evidenced by the dozens of open … Continue reading Retaliatory Pet Killing at LA Shelter
Treats on the Internets
Hernando Co, FL has proposed an AC ordinance that criminalizes feeding stray animals, designates pet owners as "kennels" based upon number of dogs relative to acres of property, thereby subjecting them to at-will inspections, and prioritizes cat killing at the pound for "overcrowding": (1) Sick, diseased, or injured; (2) Feral; (3) Unadoptable. I could find … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Open Thread
Anything goes - links, updates, questions, etc. - as long as it is animal related.
Savannah Chatham Animal Control Under Fire; Pets Left Voiceless
The Savannah Chatham Animal Control facility is facing criticism from a number of area animal professionals, one of whom is a veterinarian who has worked at the GA pound: “They’re hoarding,” said Dr. DeAnna Douglas in an interview Thursday. “There’s a lack of enrichment, poor sanitation, they’re not providing preventative care.” While the complaints by … Continue reading Savannah Chatham Animal Control Under Fire; Pets Left Voiceless
Action Alert Regarding Abuse of Pets at Memphis Pound
For those wanting to write letters and/or make phone calls regarding the ongoing abuse of pets at Memphis Animal Services, I have included relevant contact information and links below. It is more effective when elected officials hear from their constituents but if you live outside the area and want to make your voice heard, be … Continue reading Action Alert Regarding Abuse of Pets at Memphis Pound
MAS Continues to Starve Dogs; Puppy Cannibalizes Littermate Out of Hunger
This is a difficult story to tell. It is the story of 2 puppies, impounded by MAS along with 4 others (whose outcomes are unknown), who are both now dead. The details are horrifying but must be shared if there is to be any hope of justice. In my view, justice for the deaths of … Continue reading MAS Continues to Starve Dogs; Puppy Cannibalizes Littermate Out of Hunger
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