After 38 years of marriage, Cathryn Washington and her husband recently separated. Ms. Washington wanted to move away from their Seattle home - all the way across the country to West Virginia in fact - and demanded she be allowed to take the couple's 14 year old Labrador, Delta, with her. Never mind that Delta … Continue reading There’s No “I Killed My Dog” Box On the Merchandise Return Form
Gulf Coast Pets
Randi Kaye of CNN did some excellent reporting on Anderson Cooper's show last week on pets surrendered to Gulf Coast shelters due to the BP oil spill. She was on site (at the LA SPCA), he was not, but they both held critters during the piece and I remember Randi snuggling hers and Anderson kissing … Continue reading Gulf Coast Pets
NC Puppy Cruelty Case
Coward - (noun) One who tortures the defenseless since they are unable to kick your lame, freak ass to hell and back like you deserve. And although we've been hearing "you'll get yours" from time immemorial in response to the cruel injustices inflicted by aberrations like you, I happen to believe it. You can't tie … Continue reading NC Puppy Cruelty Case
CO Dog’s Death was 100% Preventable
A Colorado dog owner took her dog to the vet because she was dehydrated and vomiting. The vet said she'd keep the dog overnight. The next morning, the owner received a phone call from a different vet at another clinic, saying he had her dog and the dog had been hit by a car on … Continue reading CO Dog’s Death was 100% Preventable
Treats on the Internets
Sad story and photos of a Brittany dumped in a field near the shelter in Belchertown, MA: She has almost no hair, large tumors on her mammary glands, and hardly any teeth. There was puss seeping out of the gaping holes in her mouth. [...] Turns out Brit had another ailment, too, a heart murmur. … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
The Value of Ear Scritches to Dogs in Shelters
In a fascinating article on the behavior of stray dogs in Bulgaria, the author mentions that he worked at the Broward Co Animal Shelter in FL after graduating high school, where he "saw scenes of dogs in distress that haunt me to this day". His reaction to seeing those dogs was highly understandable, even if … Continue reading The Value of Ear Scritches to Dogs in Shelters
Dallas Animal Shelter aka House of Usher
A cat reportedly got loose in the Dallas Animal Shelter last month and managed to get stuck inside a wall. The sounds of the cat trying to free himself were heard by several shelter employees for days. Managers were allegedly notified about the situation and the shelter quickly launched into Operation Meh: News 8 has … Continue reading Dallas Animal Shelter aka House of Usher
Update on TX ACO Puppy Killing Case
In February, an ACO in Galena Park, TX was accused of taking a puppy from a family's fenced yard, shooting him and throwing the body into a trash bin. I wondered at the time what possible explanation there could be for this cruel act. The ACO has now pleaded guilty in court to animal cruelty … Continue reading Update on TX ACO Puppy Killing Case
How Do Cruelty Stories Fit into the Big Picture?
I wanted to address a recent comment that got me thinking about why I feel it's important to share stories of animal cruelty. The answer is long, so bear with me. I would start with another of my main issues on the blog - shelters who blame the public for killing pets. It's important to … Continue reading How Do Cruelty Stories Fit into the Big Picture?
Treats on the Internets
Nathan Winograd writes about NYC Animal Care and Control: New York City is killing healthy animals, turning away rescue groups, running out of food to feed the animals, refusing to give pain medications to injured animals, and is doing construction during the height of the busy summer season, causing them to kill even more. Horse … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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