HSUS does not operate an animal shelter even though many people donate after seeing their commercials on TV, believing they do. This month, HSUS is apparently going to win $250k from Pepsi after getting more votes than other groups competing for the grant. Meanwhile, my area no kill shelter needs puppy and kitten food. To … Continue reading Padding the $100 Million Money Roll
Treat on the Internets
The story of a former soldier, struggling to survive, and the rescue of a shelter dog on the kill list for behavioral issues. The family that prays together, stays together. (Thanks Barbara for the link.) *** Undercover video exposes neglect at NYC AC & C. Current staff and volunteers keep their identities hidden while speaking … Continue reading Treat on the Internets
How Did We Get Here?
How would it be if Joe Smith took 100 dogs a day to his local vet for killing? I bet there would be questions, not the least of which would include the issue of why so many healthy/treatable pets should be killed. Maybe he would explain that people kept bringing him dogs and cats - … Continue reading How Did We Get Here?
Just a Thought
South Carolina: York County's AC supervisor vacated his post in March. The AC unit has been without leadership ever since, although the county did indicate a desire to fill the position with a "people person" by the end of September. At the end of November, they finally hired a former textile plant manager for the … Continue reading Just a Thought
She’s less yappy in the bed.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg AC & C Volunteer of the Year Nominee
I was recently contacted by Ms. Beatriz "Betty" Gale, a current volunteer at the CMPD-ACC shelter in NC. Ms. Gale said she has volunteered there for about 2 and 1/2 years and has been nominated for Volunteer of the Year in addition to receiving other accolades from the shelter. I tried to reach shelter director … Continue reading Charlotte-Mecklenburg AC & C Volunteer of the Year Nominee
Black Friday
Well I certainly hope we are not going to become THAT HOUSE where people take unwanted pets (we don't get any funding from the county, yo) but someone on our street drove up with a little black puppy for us today because she was stray and they didn't want her to get hurt and weren't … Continue reading Black Friday
Happy Thanksgiving
This 4 year old was out walking with her family in MA when a fox ran up to her and grabbed her by the pants leg. The family Basset Hound and Pitbull chased away the fox and, typical for their breeds, the hound stayed on the fox's trail while the Pitbull went back to check … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
NC Shelter Photos: Abuse or Just Poor Judgment?
I have read numerous online statements from Charlotte-Mecklenburg AC & C employees and supporters denying there was any abuse indicated in the shameful photos posted on Facebook. "No animals were harmed" seems to be a common sentiment as well as "If this is abuse then everyone who dresses up their pets in Halloween costumes is … Continue reading NC Shelter Photos: Abuse or Just Poor Judgment?
More Media Coverage on Abuse at NC Shelter
Whistleblower Lisa Easton and local animal advocate Samantha Laine are both interviewed in this piece (video). Ms. Easton had to do a phone interview as she was unavailable for an on-camera interview due to her volunteer work. Dang volunteer types - always volunteerin'! Coverage in The Charlotte Observer. A piece in a Cleveland Co paper. … Continue reading More Media Coverage on Abuse at NC Shelter
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