The average salary for a veterinarian in the state of NY is $60,000. The Town of Hempstead, NY has 29 full time employees at its animal shelter. Nine of them made over $100,000 last year. None of them is a vet. In fact, the shelter doesn't have a vet on staff. Some of you may … Continue reading Doctor, Lawyer, Wall St. Executive, Hempstead Animal Shelter Worker?
Shelter Pet of the Day
Eli, submitted by reader Laura who writes: Eli is at the shelter where I volunteer. He had been at the shelter for a very long time, he was adopted but then returned after only two weeks. He is the best dog, but overlooked because of his age and breed. he is so well behaved, we … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
The Texas Backward Step
The Lampasas Animal Shelter is a public facility in Texas. Here is what they write on their Petfinder page: The shelter's adoption hours are Monday-Friday from 10am until 5pm and Saturday from 9am until 11:30. All adopters must past [sic] an application prior to seeing the animals. To me, this doesn't sound widely welcoming and … Continue reading The Texas Backward Step
Shelter Pet of the Day
Angel, submitted by reader Samantha Humane Society of Eastern Carolina 3520 Tupper Drive Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 413-7247 hsec@embarqmail.com This is a no kill shelter.
Strength in Numbers
In Petaluma, CA - a town of about 60,000 - 1 person apparently left a male Labrador Retriever to suffer long term, probably unattended, in a crate. The long term confinement caused his skin to burn from urine, his face and front toenails to become damaged from trying to escape, and his body weight to … Continue reading Strength in Numbers
TN Owner Surrenders 97 Dogs and 1 Cat to Authorities
In Lewisburg, TN this week, someone who was apparently breeding several types of small breed dogs surrendered all his animals to the county sheriff's department. The local ABC affiliate describes it as follows: The Humane Society of the United States assisted the Marshall County Sheriff's Department in the rescue of the 97 dogs and one … Continue reading TN Owner Surrenders 97 Dogs and 1 Cat to Authorities
Shelter Pet of the Day
3 year old neutered male Basset hound, current on vaccines, heartworm negative Carolina Basset Hound Rescue Charleston, SC To contact Nezzie's foster owner, send a private message on Facebook
Animal Cruelty Cases in the News
A NC family was watching someone else's Pitbull in their home last month when the dog bit the 2 year old toddler in the face. No details on the circumstances surrounding the bite are provided. The child's mother reportedly then shot the dog, dragged him outside and left him to suffer in the freezing cold … Continue reading Animal Cruelty Cases in the News
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Shelter Pet of the Day
Ghost, submitted by reader Karen. Animal ID # A745871 NYC AC & C labeled this dog as severely aggressive, indicating they were unable to evaluate or even photograph him due to his severe aggression. However, a shelter volunteer wrote this: I could not believe how lucky I was to befriend Ghost, a 4 year-old blue-nose … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
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