As if we don't have enough to deal with: Animal shelters throughout South Carolina will get a visit this week from a shelter services expert with a national humane organization. Heather Bialy is Director of Shelter Services with the Humane Society of the United States. She is scheduled to visit shelters and animal rescue groups … Continue reading “Sell crazy someplace else, we’re all stocked up here.”
Defining No Kill Sheltering
Note: Like all posts on this blog, the following is representative of my opinions and not intended to represent the views of any shelter or other group. What No Kill sheltering is about: Saving every healthy pet who enters the shelter, regardless of arbitrary criteria such as age or body shape, by adopting them out, … Continue reading Defining No Kill Sheltering
Crowley, LA Adoption Event Today
Note: I looked on the pound's Facebook page to confirm the specifics on this event but all I found was a bunch of drama. I am posting the information below based on a mention in the piece on KATC. If anyone knows anything further, please leave a comment. Where: Tractor Supply, 204 Odd Fellows Rd, … Continue reading Crowley, LA Adoption Event Today
An Officer and a Gentleman
Reason #84 why the animal shelter system in this country is broken: The people given enforcement powers regarding animal cruelty are in some cases committing cruelty themselves. And when they get caught, the good ol' boy network minimizes the crimes and does its best to sweep the mess under the rug. In the case of … Continue reading An Officer and a Gentleman
Updated: LA Shelter Employee WANTS to Kill Animals
The city of Crowley, LA operates an animal shelter separate from the parish facility. Police are currently investigating the city shelter and have reportedly charged an employee with animal cruelty. The staff member is accused of killing hundreds of dogs "over an extended period of time." Details are few at this point but beheaded dog … Continue reading Updated: LA Shelter Employee WANTS to Kill Animals
Loving Companion Will Need New Home
This special pet was submitted by Claire, who writes: Ollie was rescued from Memphis Animal Shelter in October of 2010. Her human, who loves Ollie with all her heart, has recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and has been told by the doctors that she has approximately 3-6 months left to live. She has … Continue reading Loving Companion Will Need New Home
Name That Animal, with a Twist
Please read before you make a mad dash to the comments section to type CAT. This week, I'm posting a photo of a famous person holding a pet and what I'm looking for is the actual name of the cat (e.g. Tiger). Bonus point if you can name the person which, if you know the … Continue reading Name That Animal, with a Twist
Why One Dog is Currently at a Shelter in MA
As I stated yesterday, we don't often know the stories behind why pets end up in shelters. There is a Westie called Sadie in a shelter in MA today whose story we do know: A Massachusetts couple boating on a lake drowned after jumping into the water to rescue their dog, who survived. Sadie was … Continue reading Why One Dog is Currently at a Shelter in MA
Stop Condemning Those Who Bring Pets to Shelters
When shelter staff and volunteers say a pet was "dumped" or otherwise smear the surrendering party, they are delivering a double blow to the animals: Adopters perceive shelter pets as damaged goods (you dump trash, right?). People don't want to face the judgement of shelter staff and so may not bring the next pet in … Continue reading Stop Condemning Those Who Bring Pets to Shelters
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by Laura. I'm posting the video for this lovely dog since the photos don't do her justice. Her name is Scrappy. She's 13 years old and the shelter is giving her away for free to anyone who will provide her with a loving home. Prince Georges County Animal Management Division 3750 Brown Station Road … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
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