Of all the reports of abuse, killing and mismanagement at Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC, this one frustrates me the most. And it's not even directly about a pet suffering or being killed. A new policy enacted last month bars members of the public from taking pictures or recording video inside the shelter. Of … Continue reading Is Robeson Co Trying to Hide Poor Shelter Pet Care?
Suing Facebook Aliases
The soap opera that is Liberty Humane Society in New Jersey marches on: In the latest development over the no-kill saga surrounding Liberty Humane Society, the Jersey City animal shelter has filed a lawsuit over comments on a Facebook fan page. Good luck with that. The suit is filed against former volunteers [...]; Facebook aliases … Continue reading Suing Facebook Aliases
Food Wonks, Gather ‘Round
Reducing fat and calories can lower cancer risks for dogs (and people!) according to newly presented research. Specific recommendations including lowering dietary intake of sugar and Omega-6 fatty acids (e.g. nuts, seeds, corn oil, soybean oil and grain-fed red meat). It's important to note that Omega-6 fatty acids are not "bad", it's just that they … Continue reading Food Wonks, Gather ‘Round
Treats on the Internets
A local news station in Chicago went undercover to see the conditions at Chicago Animal Care and Control. They found pets in need of veterinary care, sick pets housed next to healthy pets, and overcrowded conditions. According to the report, the shelter director states on her Facebook page that her goal is to make the … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Reward Offered for PETA Ad
According to Ingrid Newkirk's recent op-ed piece, PETA ran an ad in Virginia last month in an effort to find homes for 28 cats and received 3 responses. If you saw or responded to this ad, please tell us about it in the comments. If you have a copy of this ad, I will seriously … Continue reading Reward Offered for PETA Ad
Oh You Must Be Joking
For those who don't know, Ingrid Newkirk is president of a pet killing organization called PETA. PETA kills almost every single pet that crosses its VA slaughterhouse threshold. The group is well known for trying to cash in on current hot topics for publicity. So it is with [scary music] HOARDERS!!!!!!! Ingrid Newkirk writes in … Continue reading Oh You Must Be Joking
Best Friends Animal Society Does Not Meet BBB Standards for Charity Accountability
The Better Business Bureau (BBB), among other activities, reviews charities. They have 20 Standards for Charity Accountability: The BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability were developed to assist donors in making sound giving decisions and to foster public confidence in charitable organizations. The standards seek to encourage fair and honest solicitation practices, to … Continue reading Best Friends Animal Society Does Not Meet BBB Standards for Charity Accountability
The Killings of Samson and Epic
As with every story, there are two sides. We'll look at both after starting with a summary from the local paper on Ocala, Florida on the facts that appear to be undisputed: What most people agree on is that at about 3 p.m. on Aug. 12, Samson, a male Great Dane, and Epic, a female, … Continue reading The Killings of Samson and Epic
Scout: What Are You?
When I took Scout for her first vet visit, I filled out her new patient paperwork and listed her breed as "Little Brown Dog". The lady behind the desk seemed unsatisfied with this and stuck her head out to see if she could come up with something more definitive. Ultimately, she entered Scout in the … Continue reading Scout: What Are You?
About That Girl Throwing Puppies into The River
Many of you have likely seen the recent viral video of a what looks to be a 13 year old girl hurling live puppies into a river to die. If you haven't and you want to, you'll have to look it up - I won't be linking to it here. Following the posting of the … Continue reading About That Girl Throwing Puppies into The River
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