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
Shelter Pet of the Day
Taranis, submitted by reader Michy. From the webpage for this kitteh: Hi, my name is Taranis, a boy orange and white kittycat (short coat), about one year old (in April 10). My life in the shelter started out in a somewhat inauspicious way. I found myself in animal control's trap during a terrible KY thunderstorm … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Dirty Jobs
Warning: Disturbing and graphic descriptions of animal cruelty at the link. In the course of discussion, many of us like to declare what we wouldn't do in order to keep our jobs. Of course, in this global economy, one might have to amend the list. But I'm pretty sure you'd have to be one sick … Continue reading Dirty Jobs
How Can We Save More Pitbulls in NC’s Largest City?
An Examiner article looks at the recent case of 13 Pitbulls that were surrendered by the owner to Charlotte-Mecklenburg AC & C and immediately killed. The author mentions the popularity of Pitbulls as pets in Charlotte and the lack of options for those rescued: Sadly, many of the dogs that are rescued do not find … Continue reading How Can We Save More Pitbulls in NC’s Largest City?
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