I recently came across this article about a CT shelter director, Fred Acker of the SPCA of CT, who has a long standing relationship with the shelter in Anderson Co, SC. He pulls dogs from Anderson Co and drives them to New England for large scale adoption events where he sells them for $325 each. … Continue reading SC Shelter Halts Shipment of Pets to CT
Update on Abandoned Dog in My Neighborhood
I didn't see the abandoned dog on Tuesday night although the food was gone Wednesday morning. So last night I kept milling about the yard discreetly after putting her food out to make sure she got her dinner and not some other roaming dog or critter. s it happens, I didn't see her come to … Continue reading Update on Abandoned Dog in My Neighborhood
Cats That Look Like Hitler
Warning: Time suckage ahead.
Worst Ever!—->Only Joking!
July 30, California: Investigators said they've uncovered one of the worst ever cases of animal abuse even in Tulare County and a juvenile's life was also threatened. At least 50 animals were found dead and even more neglected at a home in Strathmore. Investigators have arrested 53-year-old Linda Corsiglia. Reportedly the 16 year old daughter … Continue reading Worst Ever!—->Only Joking!
“We’re to blame” – Again
In Arkansas, the Pulaski Co Humane Society is caring for dozens of emaciated, flea-ridden pets seized from a local home: The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of two starving horses loose on East Mail Route Road. Officers located their owner, but saw there was an even bigger situation. More than 30 dogs and … Continue reading “We’re to blame” – Again
Treats on the Internets
Remember the report of the cat allowed to die in the walls of the Dallas Animal Shelter? The commenters on this blurb say there are likely more cats in those walls. doptions at the PA SPCA jumped almost 300% in July as compared with this time last year. They ran a $1 kitty special which … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
More on GA Dog Dragging Case
John L. McKinley, charged with cruelty after allegedly dragging his dog Choker behind his truck in GA, is set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Thursday, August 5 in Clayton Co. Choker was taken away from Mr. McKinley along with two other dogs he had at home. One dog was a Pitbull … Continue reading More on GA Dog Dragging Case
Abandoned Dog in My Neighborhood
So the people who moved into the trailer across the street from me apparently wandered away at some point. And they left behind at least one of the dogs they had kept tied to a tree there. I've seen her around the neighborhood only rarely as she is afraid of people. But lately I've been … Continue reading Abandoned Dog in My Neighborhood
Shelter Pets Suffer in Sweltering Heat
One of the things you can count on in the South is air conditioning - everybody has it. Most especially retail establishments because without it, they would be unlikely to do much business in the summers. An unfortunate exception to this rule is animal shelters. They often lack the funding to have air conditioning throughout … Continue reading Shelter Pets Suffer in Sweltering Heat
No Kill Conference Links
This weekend is the annual No Kill Conference in Washington D.C. Here are some links from the events so far: Welcome and Keynote - Pet Connection Forcing Transparency - Pet Connection Using Technology to Save Lives - Pet Connection Saving Lives 2.0 - Pet Connection Shelter Enrichment for Cats - Pet Connection Amazing - KC … Continue reading No Kill Conference Links
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