This makes me want to pull my hair out, punch someone, and burst into tears simultaneously. How dare any of Houston's kill shelters kill one single pet after this?! How. Dare. They?
Memphis: The Hits Just Keep on Comin’
Memphis has a lot of problems when it comes to caring for the community's pets. The city still hasn't brought the 3 indicted shelter employees to trial on charges of animal cruelty stemming from last year. In fact 2 of those 3 are still on the payroll, last I heard. The city's ACOs are 800 … Continue reading Memphis: The Hits Just Keep on Comin’
The Unwashed Masses Strike Back – Part 1
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 1
Horse Vets are Like, Scary Smart
Although you may be bored of hearing details of white collar crimes, this story should interest even the most jaded news hounds. David Brooks, former CEO of a body armor company, is on trial for stock fraud, insider trading and using company funds to pay for lavish personal items such as cosmetic surgery for his … Continue reading Horse Vets are Like, Scary Smart
Treats on the Internets
A NJ woman brought a homeless mama cat and kittens to a shelter but after the mama cat tested positive for FIV, the shelter decided to kill all of them. The lady said she'd take the family back but the shelter refused. She then contacted Pets Alive in NY for help. They also offered to … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Miami-Dade Police Dog Handler on Trial
In June 2006, a group of Miami-Dade police k-9 handlers were having a training session with their dogs. Sgt. Allen Cockfield, an experienced handler, was participating with his new dog Duke. During that training session, Mr. Cockfield kicked Duke to death in front of the other officers. He has since been fired by the department. … Continue reading Miami-Dade Police Dog Handler on Trial
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Best Friends Mentions DE Legislation
Pursuant to my post about the silence from the "big three" animal welfare organizations on the DE shelter pet legislation, I've been checking for updates. Although I still haven't found anything from HSUS or ASPCA, I did see a post from BFAS on DE's landmark legislation dated July 26. It does not include any mention … Continue reading Best Friends Mentions DE Legislation
Web Non-Alert: DE Saving the Lives of Shelter Pets
I recently posted about what is really a pretty big deal for shelter pets in Delaware and potentially for shelter pets in every state in the country which might choose to follow suit. Basically, Delaware is affording multiple, mandatory statewide protections to pets in shelters including the stipulation that killing is a last resort. For … Continue reading Web Non-Alert: DE Saving the Lives of Shelter Pets
Follow Up on SC Cruelty Case
Charles Bell, the SC man who was charged with animal cruelty after locking his black dog in a wire crate and leaving her in the sun to die in his yard, entered a guilty plea in court yesterday. He received a fine of $1092 and must serve 30 days in jail - but only on … Continue reading Follow Up on SC Cruelty Case
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