The Humane Society of Richmond Co in Rockingham, NC had a kill rate of 74% last year. The shelter recently announced it had not killed any healthy, adoptable pets in 30 days. U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan sought comfort in the company of pets. And they brought the love home with them. An off-duty Port … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Open Thread
Pet related chit chat, links, and assorted colors.
Update on Donated Funds
Ona from Meows and BowWows went back to July 17, 2011 - the last update on the blog - to account for the expenses and donations we've had via the ChipIn. She writes: We had $1386.00 Chip In, $100.00 check received in mail, $150.00 direct to M & B Paypal. Our only expense at the … Continue reading Update on Donated Funds
Misty Water Colored Memories
On an audio tape of a recent staff meeting, MAS supervisor David Johnson is heard telling workers: That old shit that we used to do is over with! I tell you every day, CYA - cover your ass. ABC24 ran a segment about the recording but I can't find the clip on their website. Here … Continue reading Misty Water Colored Memories
Updated: Justice for Kapone and Max Eroding
Demetria Hogan, the former Memphis ACO who uh, "lost" Kapone and then attempted to evade police while a dog named Max suffered and died in her truck, went before a judge today and got her charges reduced: A judge has decided former Memphis Animal Services employee Demetria Hogan will now only face one count of … Continue reading Updated: Justice for Kapone and Max Eroding
Beagle Tragedy in NC
A person passing by a home in Pitt County, NC spotted a dozen dead Beagles and alerted authorities. The owner, Joseph Nicholson, reportedly had 12 Beagles in a metal dog box without water in the back of his truck. He took them out hunting and when he returned, all 12 were dead. He has been … Continue reading Beagle Tragedy in NC
I’m just one person. What can I do?
Jeremiah Robertson did one thing. He saw cruelty at the McCracken Co Humane Society where he worked and he reported it. When his supervisors ignored him, he documented the cruelty and took his evidence to the sheriff's office. As a result of his efforts, the certified euthanasia technician who allegedly violated KY state law by … Continue reading I’m just one person. What can I do?
Photo Call
I'd like to put together a post for Christmas celebrating the human-animal bond in pictures. If you would like to submit a photo for inclusion, please keep the following guidelines in mind: Photo should feature at least one pet and one human in keeping with the human-animal bond theme. Please include a brief caption identifying … Continue reading Photo Call
Audio and Video Links
If you missed today's Animal Wise Radio broadcast, you can listen here. Take a tour of the Nevada Humane Society in Washoe Co where they work hard to save more than 90% of their pets.
Mental Health Break: Photo
Reader Joel has a new addition to the family: baby Juliet. She is pictured below with her nanny dog, Dumpy.
YesBiscuit! 