Just One Day is a nationwide effort to get shelters to stop the killing for one day. The Just One Day website lists several ways you can help make our United States a no kill nation on June 11. Here is what I'm doing. I hope you'll join me. 1. I am sending brief notes … Continue reading Action Alert: No Kill Day
NC Cops Shoot Dog then Gas Him to Death, “Counseled” Not to Gas Pets in Future
In Thomasville NC, police officers are charged with handling animal control duties on weekends. Last year on Thanksgiving weekend, Thomasville police officer Lee Patton and Cpl. Jeff McCrary responded to a call about an aggressive dog at large. Officer Patton reportedly shot the dog in the face and shoulder after the dog "charged" him. The … Continue reading NC Cops Shoot Dog then Gas Him to Death, “Counseled” Not to Gas Pets in Future
Shelter Pet of the Day
Dana was submitted by reader Jeanne. According to the FB posting for Dana, she was brought into NYCACC as an injured stray. She's had surgery on her jaw and is now ready for a loving home. She has several mammary lumps which will need veterinary diagnosis. Dana is described as an active, friendly dog who … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
ASPCA Says 41 Dogs Alive but Not How Many Were Killed
When pet advocates began asking questions about 41 dogs transported north from a SC shelter by the ASPCA in November, some peeps took to kerfufflin'. That's presumably why the ASPCA put out a release on its website making sure that everyone knew these 41 dogs were all alive and (mostly all) adopted. That's great for … Continue reading ASPCA Says 41 Dogs Alive but Not How Many Were Killed
Open Thread
For sharing shelter pets, links, questions, stories, and Nixon photos. And if you haven't already, please share CeCe with your FB friends, appropriate mailing lists, rescue contacts, etc. She (k)needs a bit of luck.
In Which Surrey Gets Pwned
On Sunday morning, Surrey executed the dash-through-the-legs-to-bolt-out-the-door maneuver for the first (and hopefully last) time. What fun we had chasing her around the neighbors' yards while she would come within 20 feet, then seemingly give a look that said "Nah!" and take off for more quality time with her nose. I was in my pink … Continue reading In Which Surrey Gets Pwned
Harrisburg, PA Off the Rails
If you lose your dog in Harrisburg, PA and someone calls in a report of a stray dog to authorities, a police officer will promptly respond to the scene. The officer will then ask the caller if he'd like to adopt your dog. If the caller says no, the officer will decide if he'd like … Continue reading Harrisburg, PA Off the Rails
Name That Animal
I need a break, how about you? Post your answer in the comments - no researching, just have a guess if you don't know. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
OH Dog Warden Charged with Animal Cruelty
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
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