This is a follow up on the story of Bella, a Pitbull who had gotten loose from her NC yard and was shot by an animal control officer who didn't want to spend time chasing her. The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office has cleared the ACO of any wrongdoing in the shooting: An internal investigation "determined … Continue reading Cabarrus Co ACO Cleared in Pitbull Shooting
Quirky
I love pet quirks. Although over time, I tend to forget that these odd little behaviors are in any way unusual, since they seem ordinary after awhile. A few of our pets' quirks: When Graham wants to be let in, she turns her back to the door, walks several paces and barks in the direction … Continue reading Quirky
How Not to Deal with a Biting Dog
If a dog bites you, I expect you to do whatever needs to be done in order to prevent the dog from doing any further damage. Depending on the circumstances, this might include putting a leash on the dog to get control or placing the dog in another room. Once the bite is over and … Continue reading How Not to Deal with a Biting Dog
Egg Score!
My neighbor who has a variety of farm animals as pets recently put out a sign that says "Fresh Eggs - $1/dozen". Needless to say, I was beating on her door in no time flat. These are some eggs from our first batch - I love the variety of colors, from light green to dark … Continue reading Egg Score!
Suspect Arrested in KY Shelter Pet Crime
In February, someone broke into the Leitchfield Animal Shelter in KY and stole some petty cash. Then for laughs, let a dog out of a cage and locked her in the main office in order to orchestrate the cruel deaths of two shelter cats: [Shelter volunteer Bettye] Lane explained that a city worker discovered the … Continue reading Suspect Arrested in KY Shelter Pet Crime
Updated: Gaston Co AC Faces Fiscal Challenges
As a follow on to yesterday's post on shelters and budgeting challenges, I wanted to share part of a 60 page budget proposal from Gaston County, NC which begins: Gaston County’s fiscal condition remains stable but guarded for the current and outlying fiscal years. I guess that's about the best any of us can hope … Continue reading Updated: Gaston Co AC Faces Fiscal Challenges
Two Shelters with Budget Shortfalls
Animal shelters and budget issues are nothing new but I found both of these stories interesting: The PA SPCA's animal control contract with the city of Philadelphia expires July 1. The city has allotted almost 3 million dollars for the contract but the PSPCA says it needs about a million more than that. If no … Continue reading Two Shelters with Budget Shortfalls
Opposition to Banning the Gas Chamber in MI
MI is looking at legislation to ban the use of the gas chamber for killing shelter pets. There are eleven county animal control units still gassing pets in the state and one of those counties is Berrien. Berrien's County Administrator Bill Wolf is opposed to the bill for several reasons: 1. Although three AC employees … Continue reading Opposition to Banning the Gas Chamber in MI
Treats on the Internets
A 78 year old man checked before moving into an Arkansas subdivision that it would be ok to bring his arthritic potbellied pig, whom he's had since birth. Although he was led to believe there wouldn't be a problem, it turns out the city council had long ago outlawed hogs and makes no distinction between … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Mythbusting in Georgia
The oft repeated condemnation of the public by animal shelters who kill pets has been dealt yet another blow in Paulding Co, GA. The media announced a couple of days ago that the shelter's 120 pets needed immediate adoption as the shelter had to close for construction. The "irresponsible public" answered the call: "We have … Continue reading Mythbusting in Georgia
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