Which of the following would you think might be factors in determining whether a shelter allows an impounded kitten to live? Veterinary assessment of health Ability to eat without human assistance Available space at the shelter Available space in the shelter's foster home network Potential for owner redemption or adoption If you are an ACO … Continue reading You Must Weigh at Least THIS MUCH to Survive
Choice
The killing of friendly, healthy/treatable pets in animal shelters is a matter of choice. Every community's shelter chooses whether to stick with last century's "catch and kill" philosophy or embrace this century's No Kill Equation. By choosing to cling to outdated ideas and debunked myths such as "pet overpopulation" and "killing is a kindness", shelters … Continue reading Choice
Cesar Millan’s “Junior” is Canine Non Grata in Ontario
The ignoramuses behind Ontario's Pitbull ban grant exemptions for show dogs but not for Cesar Millan's dog "Junior" who could actually teach them a thing or two about Pitbull behavior. Millan is currently on a speaking tour of Canada and his appearances normally include live training demonstrations with Junior. But when he came to Ontario … Continue reading Cesar Millan’s “Junior” is Canine Non Grata in Ontario
Anderson Co Shelter a Victim of Political Hijinks?
Nicole Walukewicz is on the Anderson Co shelter advisory committee and founder of a horse rescue group in SC. She also happens to be campaigning as a write-in candidate for county council which means she wants to get her name in the paper as often as possible. Coincidentally, a lady who works with Ms. Walukewicz … Continue reading Anderson Co Shelter a Victim of Political Hijinks?
Where Does the Buck Stop at GA Shelter?
You know how when someone in the Obama administration screws up, our President says, "The buck stops with me" by way of taking responsibility for the actions of those who work for him? I can relate to this. In my office, I don't do the billing but when there are billing problems that come to … Continue reading Where Does the Buck Stop at GA Shelter?
Conduct Unbecoming of an Officer
Thanks Patti for sharing a link to an update on the story of the poodle who was killed for revenge by authorities in Hydro, OK after the owner broke into the pound to free him. There has been a huge backlash over the incident. Police officer Chris Chancellor has been taking calls from people angry … Continue reading Conduct Unbecoming of an Officer
How Not to Keep a Pack of Hounds
Dorchester County Animal Control in SC received a complaint and visited a home to follow up on October 22. They found 10 dead hounds and 31 live ones standing ankle deep in feces in a pen. The dogs were seized and 2 of the 3 owners were cited for neglect. The hounds are being cared … Continue reading How Not to Keep a Pack of Hounds
Could You Foster a Shelter Pet?
When shelters like this one in AL and this one in NV send out emergency pleas for foster homes, do you immediately think, "I couldn't do that"? I always did. But now I'm reconsidering. I get attached - as perhaps you could tell from the recent rescue of Jennie (thank you Jamie!). In that case, … Continue reading Could You Foster a Shelter Pet?
PUPS Act – Paws Up or Paws Down?
I've been reading a bit on the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act, commonly referred to as PUPS (pdf). This piece of proposed federal legislation is designed to "close the loophole that allows large breeders to sell puppies online, escaping inspection and oversight" Here is the official summary. I've excerpted some language from the bill … Continue reading PUPS Act – Paws Up or Paws Down?
Jennie I Got Your Number
Thank you to reader Jamie Horton for rescuing Jennie from the Farmington Animal Shelter in NM. I happened upon Jennie's photo on Petfinder when researching the shelter for my previous post. Her expression reached out to me and said "I believe in you". I resigned myself to her likely tragic fate but when Jamie spoke … Continue reading Jennie I Got Your Number
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