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Shelter Pet of the Day
Molly, submitted by Tasha. Fort Defiance Humane Society 7169 State Route 15 Defiance, OH 43512 Mon – Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm newbestfriend@fortdefiancehumanesociety.org (419) 658-2298 http://www.fortdefiancehumanesociety.org/ This shelter's kill rate is unknown.
Treats on the Internets
War is hell. For dogs too. Updates from a coalition of no kill groups working to help pets affected by the disasters in Japan. (via Clarice) Major political upheaval in Miami-Dade County and animal advocates want the shelter director out (article and petition at link, via Stephanie) KC Dog Blog has a post (with video) … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Town of Hempstead Rewards Criminal Behavior
There are likely things I did 17 years ago which, should they surface on YouTube today, I'd want to explain. I might say something about being younger and less experienced, less knowledgeable, maybe I could have used better judgment - something like that. I would guess that's true for many of us. What I know … Continue reading Town of Hempstead Rewards Criminal Behavior
Chesterfield Co Shelter Developments
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley held a town hall meeting Monday night in York County (which is near Chesterfield Co). Several animal advocates were in attendance and the governor was asked about getting a fair investigation into the alleged shooting of shelter dogs. She seems content to wait for the results of the investigation: "When … Continue reading Chesterfield Co Shelter Developments
Adopt the Internet Day
Please consider this an open thread for posting information and links to any adoptable pets currently at a rescue, shelter or in foster care.
Shelter Pet of the Day
This strikingly colored cat is called Isabel. She needs someone to save her. Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter 3320 Beltagh Avenue Wantagh, NY 11793 Phone: (516) 785-5220 Email: Jmirenda@tohmail.org This shelter's kill rate is unknown.
Kill the Phones! Kill the Rescue Lifelines! Kill the Kitty!
The deeply troubled animal shelter for the Town of Hempstead, NY continues its downward spiral, unabated. First they banned the rescuers who spoke out about alleged abuse at the shelter. It was then revealed that the shelter had a $7.1 million annual budget but took in less than 3500 pets last year - many of … Continue reading Kill the Phones! Kill the Rescue Lifelines! Kill the Kitty!
Compassion
“Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all.” - Emily Dickinson Donate.
Shelter Pet of the Day
I saw this dog posted on Facebook with this caption: "Are there any rescues out there that can help this boy? He is so timid and scared and stays in this position most of the time." The shelter doesn't appear to be active on Petfinder. Bowie Animal Shelter 1504 E Wise Street Bowie, Texas. (940)872-2275 (BARK) … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
YesBiscuit! 