After the recent story about Coweta Co AC allowing a seriously ill dog to suffer instead of caring for him, I was not surprised to read the county is considering major changes to its animal control laws. But I was surprised to learn the changes have nothing to do with improving conditions at the shelter. … Continue reading Meeting the Standards in Coweta Co
Scupdate – Puppy Edition
So a couple of the fine folks from my favorite no kill shelter, the Animal Protection League, came by yesterday to check out the Scout situation. Scout was very friendly with both of them and that was my first time seeing her with strangers so that was good. They managed to catch 4 of the … Continue reading Scupdate – Puppy Edition
Tastes Like Chicken!
Consumer Affairs reports that Dianne, a volunteer with Collie rescue in IL, was feeding her own 4 dogs at home when she says she found a dead frog in a can of Pedigree chicken with gravy dog food: “My big concern is what’s going into this food,” she says. “What’s going into this food that … Continue reading Tastes Like Chicken!
A Thorough Investigation at TX Shelter
I come across stories like this too often: shelter volunteers and/or staff allege wrongdoing by someone higher up at the public animal shelter. The local government promises to look into the matter and shortly thereafter, the government determines - without any serious investigation - that the claims are bogus. Back to business as usual. Here … Continue reading A Thorough Investigation at TX Shelter
Scupdate – Photos
Scout is still thin, but starting to get a little meat on her bones: When she gets her ears up, she looks a teensy bit goofy:
Dallas Animal Shelter Manager Indicted
Tyrone McGill, the manager of the Dallas Animal Shelter where a cat was allowed to die a slow death inside a wall, has been indicted by a grand jury on felony cruelty charges and placed on paid administrative leave. Details of the case from the affidavit: On May 4, shelter employee Kimberly Killebrew asked McGill … Continue reading Dallas Animal Shelter Manager Indicted
Thanks For Your Community Service, We’re Taking Your Pets
There was a local news story the other day about county residents being afraid of roaming dogs. Something's got to be done, the county will look into it, etc. It got me thinking about Scout, who is now sort of living on our porch. I wondered if AC happened by or the letter carrier tried … Continue reading Thanks For Your Community Service, We’re Taking Your Pets
Friday Reading
Toledo Humane Society says they don't have the resources to remove starving horses from the owner. I did a quick Google and found: The HSUS Animal Rescue teams are ready at a moment's notice to rescue horses from poor living conditions[...] Now we just have to get these two lovebirds together. In the meantime, I'm … Continue reading Friday Reading
You’re sending me to the pound? NOW?!
Arizona: - Hello Officer. This Pitbull isn't mine. Also she's not pregnant. Can you take her to the pound? - Gee, she looks really pregnant - and in labor even - but ok, if you say so. Fast forward 5 minutes: - Hey, that Pitbull's having puppies in the back of my patrol car! AP … Continue reading You’re sending me to the pound? NOW?!
More on Annie: Doing What’s Right
Assuming Annie the Australian Shepherd is fortunate enough to live a normal lifespan and succumb to old age somewhere down the road, she's at about the halfway point in her life. In my experience, dogs in general do well adjusting to new owners, new environments and new lives. But this is the fall back plan … Continue reading More on Annie: Doing What’s Right
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