From Orange Co CA comes this feel-good story about a German Shepherd Dog called Roxy who was surrendered to a shelter and, thanks to internet fundraising efforts, will now get surgery to correct a genetic defect. But what ruined the otherwise uplifting post for me was this bit: Roxy was dumped at the Pasadena Humane … Continue reading Can You “Dump” a Pet at a Safe Haven?
NC Shelter President to My Office Please
The board president of the Lenoir Co SPCA in NC wrote an opinion piece in an area paper. It's titled "Let's Stop the Killing" which sounds, you know - awesome. I want to stop the killing of healthy/treatable pets in shelters too so yeah, I'm listening. The piece starts out with some figures, both nationally … Continue reading NC Shelter President to My Office Please
“Very Good Chance” NYC’s Lost Pets are Doomed
This summer, New York City Animal Care and Control tried to muzzle their volunteers so they couldn't go to the media with documentation of neglect and abuse at the city's shelters. In addition, they "suspended" many already approved rescue groups, refusing to allow them to save pets while ACC developed a new rescue policy. The … Continue reading “Very Good Chance” NYC’s Lost Pets are Doomed
The Problem with Oops at Kill Shelters
Anyone can make a mistake. Some people exercise more care in their work to avoid mistakes than others but even so, mistakes happen. Your doctor's office might bill your old insurance instead of your new insurance; the furniture store may advertise a couch at one price but have it marked as a different price in … Continue reading The Problem with Oops at Kill Shelters
Not a Crime
In MI, a Pitbull mix named Gooch was suffocated and squashed to death by a man and woman who put a choke collar on the dog, muzzled him, then sat on him until he died. This was a "service" they were providing to the owner, who has MS, and wanted her dog's nails trimmed by … Continue reading Not a Crime
Police in WA Shoot Scared Dog Hiding in Bushes
On November 7, a good Samaritan called police in Des Moines, WA to report that a Newfoundland was roaming the neighborhood. Kids were chasing the dog around and the caller was worried the dog would get hit by a car. Three officers responded and tried to use a catchpole on the dog but she was … Continue reading Police in WA Shoot Scared Dog Hiding in Bushes
Putnam Co Rabies Policy Causing Needless Pet Deaths in WV
Putnam Co in WV has a rabies policy which seems to differ significantly from the state laws regarding rabies quarantine and related protocols. The primary difference for owned pets is that under the Putnam Co policy, any dog, cat or ferret who bites a person is required to be quarantined for 10 days "at the … Continue reading Putnam Co Rabies Policy Causing Needless Pet Deaths in WV
Friday Feel Good
Would these two dogs - one a Pitbull and the other a Rottweiler mix - be banned in your town? If so, they wouldn't be able to save any babies from drowning like they did in Australia in 2007. A 2 year old boy apparently wandered on to a neighbor's property and into a dam … Continue reading Friday Feel Good
1145 Pets at GA Shelter Killed with Drug Dosage Based on a Guess
One of the Floyd Co AC shelter's stated goals is: To provide unwanted, sick or injured animals with humane euthanasia, according them dignity and respect during that act. The GA shelter recently expelled their volunteers who had been helping to save lives. Even though the volunteers helped reduce the number of pets killed at the … Continue reading 1145 Pets at GA Shelter Killed with Drug Dosage Based on a Guess
Abuse Allegations at Town Shelter in Hempstead, NY
I appreciate that shelter volunteers and co-workers are in a difficult position when it comes to reporting animal neglect and abuse within the shelter. One person may witness another kicking a pet for example, but feel helpless to do anything about it for fear of being marked as a "troublemaker" and possibly retaliated against by … Continue reading Abuse Allegations at Town Shelter in Hempstead, NY
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