The dog warden from Pike Co Ohio, Randy Mustard, has been suspended from his job after being charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty. A couple was at the pound looking for a dog on Tuesday when they heard whimpering coming from a trash bag. The dog warden was apparently not there and the only … Continue reading OH Dog Warden Charged with Animal Cruelty
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Joel who writes: Cece was at the Berkeley Animal Care Services for about six months. This long stay actually did her quite a bit of good. When she arrived at the shelter she had clearly been bred, and she was untrained and unsocialized. Her time at the shelter gave her a chance … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
What Happened to Pretty Girl at MAS?
On Saturday, September 24, 2011, Alice Zalon took 2 dogs - one a foster dog called Pretty Girl - to a Memphis area dog park for some off leash time. Unfortunately, Pretty Girl was lost during the outing and search efforts by Ms. Zalon were fruitless. The dog was wearing 2 collars and a current … Continue reading What Happened to Pretty Girl at MAS?
Action Alert: Ask the Kansas AG to Investigate Lucy’s Killing
In the state of Kansas, it is illegal to knowingly kill an animal. There are various exceptions provided under the law for such things as veterinary procedures and food animal slaughter. There is also an exception for "humane societies": the humane killing of an animal which is diseased or disabled beyond recovery for any useful … Continue reading Action Alert: Ask the Kansas AG to Investigate Lucy’s Killing
Kansas Humane Society Needlessly Kills Healthy Dog, ASPCA Defends the Killing
Shannon Nott received a yellow Lab puppy as a gift from her daughter early last year. She named her Lucy. While Ms. Nott worked during the day, Lucy did the typical things you would expect of a young Lab left alone - she dug at the carpet, chewed on furniture and chewed a hole in … Continue reading Kansas Humane Society Needlessly Kills Healthy Dog, ASPCA Defends the Killing
2011 to 2012: Only connect…
In looking back, we look ahead. We see where we have succeeded and where we have failed. We refocus our efforts while making necessary adjustments. We learn as we grow. Here is a review of some of the notable stories from the blog over the past 12 months. I tried to focus mainly on local … Continue reading 2011 to 2012: Only connect…
A Worthwhile Donation PLUS
From a No Kill Advocacy Center post on FB: There is still time to make a year end gift to the No Kill Advocacy Center. Make a donation of $10 or more by midnight tonight PT and get a signed copy of Redemption by Nathan Winograd. (U.S. addresses only, please). Help us work to end … Continue reading A Worthwhile Donation PLUS
We’ll take a cup of kindness yet
Tomorrow I will be posting an overview of 2011 no kill stories but today I wanted to take a moment to share a few personal highlights from this past year. Tracking the Alabama 44 was an ongoing and challenging task and I appreciated all the help I received from readers. I feel like we helped … Continue reading We’ll take a cup of kindness yet
Question from a Reader
A reader posed an interesting question about whether one's work in an animal related field affects one's view of shelters and if so, in what ways. So I thought I'd open this up to anyone who presently - or in the past - has held a job in a sanctuary, shelter, veterinary clinic, pet food … Continue reading Question from a Reader
I don’t know what’s going on at the Marion County shelter in SC
In November, a reader contacted me asking if I would consider doing a post on the shelter where she volunteers. She explained that everyone involved with the Marion Co shelter in SC was working hard to turn things around and they had made significant improvements in saving pets' lives. This volunteer sent me some information … Continue reading I don’t know what’s going on at the Marion County shelter in SC
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