In a column at OnlineAthens.com, a vet tech/spay-neuter clinic volunteer says she wants "to educate the public on a few little known facts". A promising opener. Followed by a crock of miseducation. Let's set the record straight. Again. Is it a mystery why we have such a pet overpopulation problem? You know what's a mystery … Continue reading It’s Spay Day – Let’s Lie!
Shelter Pet of the Day
Hitman, ID #32187 Athens-Clark Co Animal Control 45 Beaverdam Road Extension Athens, GA 30605 706-613-3540 This shelter’s 2007 kill rate was 25%. Thank you to reader Valerie for alerting me to this pet.
Memphis Animal Shelter: Dog Dies, Matthew Pepper Dances
Earlier this month, a pair of family pets escaped their yard and were picked up and brought to the Memphis Animal Shelter. The owner showed up to redeem the dogs who were both intact males. The shelter director, Matthew Pepper, advised the owner that, in order to come into compliance with the new MSN law … Continue reading Memphis Animal Shelter: Dog Dies, Matthew Pepper Dances
Shelter Pet of the Day
Annie, submitted by reader Samantha Angels of Assisi 415 Campbell Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 344-8707 angels@angelsofassisi.org Sidenote: In looking up this rescue's website, imagine my surprise when I saw one of my own dogs on their index page! That's Patty, playing with the Kong Wobbler.
A Few No Kill Links for your Clicky Pleasure
A few quick links that I know will be of interest to some of the no kill advocates who hang around here: An upcoming program on Animal Wise Radio: Sunday at noon PST on Nathan Winograd UNLEASHED: With groups like the ASPCA, HSUS, & Best Friends using their wealth for their own power-hungry ends, we … Continue reading A Few No Kill Links for your Clicky Pleasure
What is your State’s Law Regarding Animal Shelter Use of Succinylcholine Chloride?
Succinylcholine chloride is a drug described as "a skeletal muscle relaxant used as an adjunct to anesthesia, to reduce muscle contractions during surgery or mechanical ventilation and to facilitate endotracheal intubation". I interpret this to mean that, in the proper dosage, the drug will relax the patient enough to allow an anesthetic breathing tube to … Continue reading What is your State’s Law Regarding Animal Shelter Use of Succinylcholine Chloride?
Road Map to Reform
There are shelters in need of reform all around our country - that is, shelters that do not reflect the values of the vast majority of people who oppose the needless killing of pets and support the rights of shelter pets to be cared for compassionately. And there are cities and counties all over the … Continue reading Road Map to Reform
Shelter Pet of the Day
Smokey, submitted by reader Jean Oshkosh Area Humane Society 1925 Shelter Court Oshkosh, WI 54901 920.424.2128 This shelter's kill rate is unknown.
Allegations of Neglect at CO Shelter
PAWS Pueblo is "a non-profit 501 (c)(3), privately funded animal shelter that does not euthanize healthy animals", per their website. The shelter also describes itself as having "a 30-year history of humane dog care". Earlier this month, I received a thoroughly documented packet of information from Tonya Barker who was a member of the board … Continue reading Allegations of Neglect at CO Shelter
Shelter Pet of the Day
Gentry, submitted by reader Jason Animal Haven 9800 W. 67th St. Merriam, KS 66203 913-432-7548 Animal Haven is a no kill shelter.
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