Marci Biesheuvel is trying to rebuild her WY shelter, and her reputation, after authorities dropped cruelty charges against her. Laramie County authorities raided the shelter in February with a warrant alleging filthy conditions. More than 100 dogs, cats and rabbits were seized, and Biesheuvel was accused of resisting arrest. The county decided last month not … Continue reading Botched Raid on WY Shelter
Tyson – One of Those Dogs
Tyson, a 5 year old Pitbull mix, was at a shelter in Attleboro, MA for 6 months, waiting to be adopted. During that time, he became a favorite at the shelter and a volunteer described him as a "lovebug". On August 28, Tyson was adopted and his new owner took him to visit a friend … Continue reading Tyson – One of Those Dogs
Abused Lab Animals Rescued!
Who does the rescuing of the abused lab animals that PETA videotaped for 9 months? Everybody but PETA. Among the many groups (spread across several states) taking pets from the research lab: Wake Co Animal Shelter (video) SPCA of Wake Co Triangle Beagle Rescue Sunny Acres Pet Resort (video) Norfolk SPCA (video) This article says … Continue reading Abused Lab Animals Rescued!
One Step Closer to Justice for Tampa Kitty
You may remember the story of the poor cat in FL who was shot with a pellet gun 30 times, locked in a carrier and tossed into a body of water. Good news: police will be holding a presser today to announce the arrest of a suspect in the case. Just in case there was … Continue reading One Step Closer to Justice for Tampa Kitty
USDA Grim Reaper Inspector on the Job
Dear Cruel MoFos of the World, My outrage-o-meter is seriously overloaded. Like the needle is shaking in the red zone and little puffs of smoke are seeping out accompanied by the occasional spark. Please knock it off. Seneca Co, NY: A puppy miller with a disturbing track record of problematic USDA inspection reports (pdf) was … Continue reading USDA Grim Reaper Inspector on the Job
PETA Does the Exposing, Who Will Actually Do the Rescuing?
New rule: If your animal organization raids, makes an undercover video or otherwise gets majorly involved in shutting down an animal operation so that said animals may be freed or rescued or whatever you care to call it in your fundraising pleas - you must provide care for the animals. Or at least use your … Continue reading PETA Does the Exposing, Who Will Actually Do the Rescuing?
Treats on the Internets
The Louisville Metro Council in KY has approved a no kill resolution for Metro Animal Services and recommended the shelter make no kill its goal. Congratulations No Kill Louisville! *** 38 dogs were seized from a breeder's home in Morgan Co, GA and taken to a no kill shelter. The shelter's manager described the situation … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Citation Fails to Deter Serial Abuser
In June, 24 year old Steven Soukup of NC reportedly backhanded his young Chihuahua so hard that the dog hit the wall, suffering a head injury and seizures. Mr. Soukup received a citation. And his dog back. This month, a vet treating the dog - called Hurley - called AC to report that Hurley had … Continue reading Citation Fails to Deter Serial Abuser
Phoenix Looks Like a Pretty Good Dog
Warning: The link below contains photos and videos of an abused dog whose appearance is startling as well as footage of dogfighting. Some readers may find these images disturbing. A German Shepherd Dog was found wandering the streets of Los Angeles. His ears had been cut off and he had suffered apparent dog bites. Someone … Continue reading Phoenix Looks Like a Pretty Good Dog
Gaston Co Animal Control Gasses 3 Out of 4 Pets and It’s Your Fault
The troubled AC unit in Gaston Co NC (which recently killed a dog who had a home eagerly waiting for him with the Painter family) was a hot topic at last week's county commissioner's meeting. [T]he people who attended the meeting voiced a slew of concerns. They criticized the shelter’s limited operating hours that inhibit … Continue reading Gaston Co Animal Control Gasses 3 Out of 4 Pets and It’s Your Fault
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