A report detailing the results of an investigation done by the SPCA Serving Erie County into allegations of wrongdoing against the Niagara County SPCA in NY has been published. Here are some of the points included in that report. The shelter's software was not being used fully and records were incomplete. The director had attended … Continue reading Report on Niagara Co SPCA
Betty in the ASPCA Commercial
I change the channel as soon as I hear Sarah McLachlin's voice singing for the ASPCA in one of their commercials. I can't stand the sad music paired with the parade of one-eyed pets asking for more money for a multi-million dollar organization that fights against shelter reform and no kill. So I had never … Continue reading Betty in the ASPCA Commercial
Permission to Donate a Dollar
The idea behind charitable donations is not that your individual contribution will rescue every shelter pet, save the whales or feed the world. Unless you fall within the top 1% of income earners and have an extremely generous nature, your donation is a drop in the bucket. And that's usually how buckets get filled - … Continue reading Permission to Donate a Dollar
Novartis Temporarily Halts Production on Heartworm Drugs
Here's one that slipped under my radar last month: Novartis Animal Health has ceased production of Interceptor, Sentinel and several other drugs manufactured in its plant in Lincoln, Neb., while the facility undergoes "process and compliance improvement activities," a spokesman for the company confirmed today. I buy Interceptor for Mulder, my CHD (Compulsive Herding Dog) … Continue reading Novartis Temporarily Halts Production on Heartworm Drugs
Abandoned Pets in Summerdale AL Need Help
This is a terrible story of suffering and neglect. If you choose to click the links, be aware that some of the images on the videos may be disturbing to sensitive readers. On Thursday night, police officers stormed into the Purple Hearted Puppies Animal shelter in Summerdale. They were on a rescue mission. Officials said … Continue reading Abandoned Pets in Summerdale AL Need Help
HSUS Magazine Helps Keep Pet Killing Facilities in Fighting Form
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is not affiliated with your local animal shelter. HSUS is primarily a fundraising organization and you have probably seen some of their commercials on TV. HSUS produces a print magazine for shelters called Shelter Pages (which they are preparing to publish online) which they describe as "your … Continue reading HSUS Magazine Helps Keep Pet Killing Facilities in Fighting Form
Foster Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Dot, who writes: Julie has her own Facebook photo album with 71 photos. Being fostered in Yanceyville, NC. 2+ years old, Hound/mix 57 lbs Julie loves people and dogs. laid back and calm. House, crate,leash trained, UTD on shots, spayed, HW+ but has been on "slow kill treatment for 6 months" and … Continue reading Foster Pet of the Day
If you haven’t yet joined me on Facebook
...here is some of what you missed out on today (sorry the formatting is a bit wonky): YesBiscuit via Rescue50 Virginians: Proposed legislation would make it illegal for shelters to kill animals if rescue groups are willing to save them. Please contact members of the Agriculture Committee and urge a Yes vote. You can find … Continue reading If you haven’t yet joined me on Facebook
The Kittens Stay!
One of my favorite websites is Letters of Note. Today they have a letter from Mark Twain which he posted permanently on his front door after his home was burgled in 1908.
Shelter Directors Say the Darndest Things
It's award season. Don't worry, if you just can't make up your mind on which quote is most deserving, you can vote for more than one. Your choices are: In response to the public outcry over the revelation that the Jackson Co pound kills some pets without ever checking them for microchips, director Colleen Macuk … Continue reading Shelter Directors Say the Darndest Things
YesBiscuit! 