Submitted by Clarice, today's Shelter Pets are all the dogs in outdoor runs at the Pender Animal Shelter in NC. They've got 40 runs housing 65 - 70 dogs who all need to be adopted, rescued or fostered by January 31 in order for state mandated construction to take place. Here is their Petfinder list … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day
Open Thread
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Shelter Pet of the Day
Scooter, submitted by reader Samantha. Great Dane Rescue 10425 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd Huntersville, NC 28078 704-697-9706
A Post to Answer Those Who Didn’t Read the Previous Post on Lyons
In answer to some of the criticism expressed by those who are praying for my death after (not) reading my post on Lyons, I'd like to offer the following clarifications: I did not blindly believe every word the shelter staff told me. I don't blindly believe every word anyone I talk to for the blog … Continue reading A Post to Answer Those Who Didn’t Read the Previous Post on Lyons
Shelter Pet of the Day
Fathead is listed on Petfinder as an "extra large" kitteh. Carroll County Animal Shelter 251 Automation Drive Carrollton, GA Hours: Monday through Saturday 8:00 till 5:00; Sunday 1:00 till 4:00. Phone: 770-834-8150 This shelter's kill rate is 84%. Submitted by reader Valerie, who wrote this piece about the Carroll Co shelter.
Mass Killing at GA Shelter: Tragedy, Opportunity
Regular readers know I am not in the business of defending shelters who kill healthy/treatable pets. But when I read a story from rescuers about a shelter in Lyons, GA killing every dog in the pound - 90 total - I wanted to understand why this happened and how it could potentially be prevented in … Continue reading Mass Killing at GA Shelter: Tragedy, Opportunity
Finding a Home for Houdini – It’s Not Magic
Georgia: When I first read about this Pitbull, pulled from a sewer this week by ACOs and firefighters in Fulton Co, the story seemed like another missed opportunity to promote a shelter pet who came with an engaging story: A dog survived a trip into Atlanta's sewers Wednesday morning thanks to some quick work by … Continue reading Finding a Home for Houdini – It’s Not Magic
Shelter Pet of the Day
Where will you be curling up to sleep this cold winter night? If you are Dog #0026 at the Warner Robins Animal Shelter, take a look at your "bed". This little female mixed breed dog is described on Petfinder as "getting a cold in here". Is cold, dirty concrete the best bed Warner Robins can … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Status Update on the Alabama 44
It's been about a month since we first learned about the 44 dogs HSUS took from an owner in AL and dispersed throughout the south. I thought it would be a good time to post an updated list on the efforts to track these dogs. In addition, here are some of the search terms that … Continue reading Status Update on the Alabama 44
BOLO – Lost Mama Dog in Charlotte, NC
Merry (FKA "Mary") is one of the Alabama 44. She was pregnant at the time HSUS surrendered her to the Lincoln Co shelter in NC. Merry was transferred to the Humane Society of Charlotte on 12-18-10 and placed in a foster home. She whelped her litter just before Christmas and 5 pups survived. Sadly, Merry … Continue reading BOLO – Lost Mama Dog in Charlotte, NC
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