The Shelby Co Animal Shelter has been an open admission, no kill shelter for the past two years. Due to recent events, the facility is currently overcrowded: "It’s a crisis situation. We've had a number of intakes come in the last couple of weeks to the point where we don't have any cages available for … Continue reading KY: Shelby County’s No Kill Mission Needs Help
The Hoarders Are Coming! The Hoarders Are Coming!
According to PETA president Ingrid Newkirk's latest Manifesto of Crazy letter to the editor, the hoarders are not only coming, they...: [...]are now trying to impose their hoarding compulsions on animal shelters. Holy Compulsive Disorder Batman! Ms. Newkirk tells us that these places, FKA "no kill shelters", are now called "hoarding facilities"<-----SKEERY! Here's what we'll … Continue reading The Hoarders Are Coming! The Hoarders Are Coming!
The Problem with Robeson Co
The problem with Robeson Co is not that the animal shelter allows pets in their care to suffer. And it's not that the shelter needlessly kills the community's pets via heartstick. And it's not that the bureaucrats in charge defend the shelter's cruel practices and shoddy leadership, even as the shelter fails inspection after inspection … Continue reading The Problem with Robeson Co
Baltimore Sends a Message to Animal Abusers: We are Idiots
Canine and feline victims of homelessness, neglect and/or abuse can find safe haven at the Maryland SPCA. While there, they may be cared for by Derrick Chambers - at least until he completes his court ordered 50 hours of work at the shelter. For background on Mr. Chambers, see the Unleashed blog: Late in the … Continue reading Baltimore Sends a Message to Animal Abusers: We are Idiots
Cruelty Continues at Dallas Animal Services
I've been keeping this story on the back burner for a bit because - well, it's just too sad to think about. A retriever mix in Dallas was apparently hit by a car on an interstate earlier this month. At some point in this dog's life, he was loved by someone enough to be microchipped. … Continue reading Cruelty Continues at Dallas Animal Services
Treats on the Internets
National Animal Control Association updated their euthanasia guidelines in August to support death by injection and to specifically reject gassing. December 2009: Another pet who had an adopter waiting, needlessly killed by Memphis Animal Shelter (video) A woman in Hart Co, GA who has been charged with animal cruelty four times since 2007 is now … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Botched Raid on WY Shelter
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
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