Tom Allen is a member of the Anderson Co Council and the animal welfare committee which deals with issues involving the Anderson Co Animal Shelter. At a public meeting on Friday, Mr. Allen voiced one of the frustrations in addressing these issues: “Half of Anderson County is in love with the animals, and the other … Continue reading Continuing Problems Plague Anderson Co Shelter
State Finds Evidence of Neglect at Robeson Co Animal Shelter
This note, posted on Facebook, is purportedly from the Robeson Co Animal Shelter (RCAS) director, April Lowry: I am not writing this to you in defense i am writing this to you stating the facts...I do not need a defense... What an opener. First I will state that we have failed 2 inspections due To … Continue reading State Finds Evidence of Neglect at Robeson Co Animal Shelter
Her Ears are an Endless Source of Entertainment
When she's sleeping they stick up like devil horns. When she's looking down they form the top of a capital T. When she's jumping around playing, random snickering.
Treats on the Internets
Action Alert - MSN in CA: It's baaaack! SC couple stopped by the city shelter in Columbia and got so depressed, they donated $1.5 million to help build a new, no kill shelter. Construction begins in the fall of next year. Debunking the oft quoted - but not so oft investigated - outrageous cat stats … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
More Needless Killing at Robeson Co Animal Shelter
Pop quiz: 2 pups at your shelter test positive for parvo. What do you do with the rest of your dogs? A. Isolate them from the dogs who tested positive and test them each for parvo. B. Have a vet examine them for possible symptoms of parvo and isolate/treat as appropriate. C. Foster/adopt them out … Continue reading More Needless Killing at Robeson Co Animal Shelter
Scups at Animal Protection League
Kristine at APL sent me some photos of Scout's pups settling in at the shelter: They have been named Romulus, Rowan, Rin, Rinji, Ripley, Reece and Rafi. Kristine told me APL tries not to repeat names for dogs at the shelter and, like many breeders, they use themes of one sort or another when naming … Continue reading Scups at Animal Protection League
The Unwashed Masses Strike Back – Part 3
I’m sure you are all familiar with the evil public: Irresponsible pet owners who refuse to neuter their pets and callously force kindly shelter workers to spend their work days killing friendly pets. You know – those people, a.k.a. all of us. It is the public’s fault that bad things happen to shelter pets. Which … Continue reading The Unwashed Masses Strike Back – Part 3
Well That was Fast
Coweta Co GA forged ahead with their payback animal control ordinances at last night's meeting. Rescue groups in the county must now obtain licenses from and be inspected by both the state and Coweta Co AC. So basically, the situation here is rescues saving animals from abuse at AC will be inspected by AC. I … Continue reading Well That was Fast
Update on Cruelty Case at PA Kennel
Miriam "Mimi" Winkler and James Deppen appeared in court yesterday to face animal cruelty charges. There was testimony from both sides: [State Dog Warden Orlando] Aguirre said he and two other dog wardens went to the kennel on April 27 for an unannounced inspection and discovered the bichons frises with heavily matted hair and living … Continue reading Update on Cruelty Case at PA Kennel
Scupdate – ALL SAFE!
APL came out today and rounded up the last 3 stragglers so all of Scout's puppies are now being cared for by loving, responsible people. Kristine says that the first 4 are already allowing people to pick them up without screaming or snapping so that's very encouraging. I hope things continue to go well. I … Continue reading Scupdate – ALL SAFE!
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