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Age is Just a Number
You know that saying "They grow up so fast"? Well Mulder aged a couple of months this week. Let me explain. When she first came to us, I estimated her age was about 6 weeks. We took her for her first vet visit about 2 and 1/2 weeks later and the vet agreed with me … Continue reading Age is Just a Number
Shelter Pet of the Day
Reagan, submitted by reader Jeanne. "Hello, my name is Reagan. They already wrote me off as an old lady who belongs in a nursing home. What do they know. Sure, I pee a lot. But doesn't mean I don't have years ahead of me. And special powers. May be a plain brown tabby with ratty … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Regarding Jeri
I had to violate my own PG-13 rating and bust out some curse words. Plus I wanted to include a video which I can't do on WordPress. So I've put up a post on my personal blog but if bad language offends you, don't clicky.
Let’s Talk about Transport
A subject that's been discussed a lot in the comments recently is that of transporting dogs from kill shelters to places where they can be adopted. I know at least a few of our readers are involved in rescue transport so I thought I'd post this thread for people to share their experiences and ask … Continue reading Let’s Talk about Transport
Shelter Pet of the Day
Humane Society of Etowah County Gadsden, AL 256-442-1348 hsec@microxl.com
The Alabama 44: This is Not a Rescue
An update on the Alabama 44. Status: Alive (29 dogs) 10 dogs at PAWS Atlanta in GA – Laura has been keeping me updated which I really appreciate. Morgan, Grandin, Cora (now Sari), Imogen and Driscol have been adopted. The other 5 dogs are listed for adoption on their website. 1 dog at Humane Society … Continue reading The Alabama 44: This is Not a Rescue
37 Dogs Gassed Due to Suspected Skin Mites
Ruth Wilder lives in Brown County, Ohio. She has several acres of property and regularly picks up stray dogs in order to care for them: "They're like my babies, like my family you know." Yes, we do. In response to a complaint made about the 47 dogs on Ms. Wilder's property on January 10, the … Continue reading 37 Dogs Gassed Due to Suspected Skin Mites
How Does Clayton Co Animal Control Care for Abandoned Dogs?
In Clayton County GA, the police department runs the AC unit. On their webpage, they give information about their adoption program: Adult stray animals that remain unclaimed by their owners for three days become Clayton County property and are placed up for adoption. All puppies younger than three months old have to spend five days … Continue reading How Does Clayton Co Animal Control Care for Abandoned Dogs?
Shelter Pet of the Day
Tom-Tom, submitted by reader Valerie. Meriwether County Animal Shelter Greenville, GA 706-672-2966 SANFREDLEE@AOL.COM This shelter's 2007 kill rate was 29%. P.S. I had a red point Siamese named Alice who was the best cat I've ever known. He talked and was very affectionate. I still miss him.
YesBiscuit! 