Some people feel intimidated about asking for public records, even though our government says you have a right to the information. If a shelter receives its funding from taxpayers, the shelter must provide records to the public upon request. To my mind, all public shelters should have at least their statistics and kill lists posted … Continue reading Freedom and Information: Act!
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Valerie, who is not to blame for the tiny picture: Dee, a Basset Hound mix with cherry eye City of Lyons Animal Shelter 100 S Lanier St Lyons, GA 912 380-0035 This shelter's kill rate is unknown.
Updated: Chesterfield Co Developments for March 7
This is the latest on developments surrounding the alleged shooting of shelter dogs in Chesterfield Co, SC. It will be updated if new information emerges today. It seems as if what we've heard from the Sheriff so far indicates a position of shooting-shelter-pets-is-legal-so-yay. Let's go over the applicable state law with a flea comb. SC … Continue reading Updated: Chesterfield Co Developments for March 7
Shelter Pet of the Day
Low Rider (ID # Cty 591), submitted by reader Valerie. Jones County Animal Control Gray, GA 478-986-1427 animal.control@jonescountyga.org Jones County Animal Control is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00am until 12:00pm. This shelter had a kill rate of 84% in 2007.
Book Raffle Winner
Clarice is the winner of the raffle for the book "Food Pets Die For". Thank you to those who entered and congratulations Clarice!
UPDATED: Latest on Chesterfield Co Shelter Allegations and Action Items
The rescuers held their presser at noon today at the shelter. County council member Doug Curtis was reportedly in attendance. Sheriff Sam Parker apparently was not. There will probably be media reports on it tonight. The AP has picked up the story which means it's gone national. The Chesterfield Co ACOs apparently only do stray … Continue reading UPDATED: Latest on Chesterfield Co Shelter Allegations and Action Items
Updated: Allegation of Mass Shooting of Shelter Dogs in SC
The so-called animal shelter in Chesterfield Co, SC was, until late last year, a gassing facility. Some of you may remember when they gassed Bessie - a Black and Tan Coonhound slated for rescue - after she was reportedly mauled by other dogs at the shelter. At that time, the county Sheriff Sam Parker told … Continue reading Updated: Allegation of Mass Shooting of Shelter Dogs in SC
SC Cat Sanctuary Raided
There are new developments in a story I've been following here in SC. PETA sent an undercover investigator to work 5 days a week for 6 months at an Horry Co cat sanctuary. PETA then released a compilation video made during the undercover investigator's time at the sanctuary and stated the cats were living "in … Continue reading SC Cat Sanctuary Raided
Accidents and Miracles
A pet is euthanized by injection but doesn't die. This happens. I don't know how often but sometimes it makes the news. This Rottweiler was non-euthanized at a veterinary clinic. The owner said he couldn't bring himself to have the dog put to sleep a second time. A dog named Gabby was non-euthanized at a … Continue reading Accidents and Miracles
Shelter Pets of the Day
Three bottle raised pups, submitted by reader Jamie who writes: The first picture is a male. He is the largest and just look at that cutie patootie face! He has more of a fluffy husky look. Very people friendly, bold and brave and likes to visit cats and dogs. The second is the only female. … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day
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