Those within reach of the Atlanta metro area, please help spread the word that the Paulding Humane Society in Dallas, GA needs to find homes for all their pets ASAP. The shelter has a severe rat infestation and needs to close for at least two weeks for construction work to deal with the problem. They … Continue reading Shelter Pets in Dallas GA Need Your Help
Trivial Pursuits
I'm not up for any in-depth typing at the moment but wanted to share something trivial and get your response: What is your favorite baby animal and why? Mine is baby cats. I have always loved tiny versions of things and to me, kittens look very much like tiny versions of adult cats. Just like … Continue reading Trivial Pursuits
For Your Reading Pleasure
Two pieces well worth the time to read if you like food with your thought: Carpe K-9 - "Don't Blame the Dog!": Why are we not allowed to blame the dog, again? When dogs bite, and especially when they bite aggressively, with purpose to maim or worse, it is ALWAYS because the owners "did something … Continue reading For Your Reading Pleasure
With a Twist
If you're one of those people who enjoys a good plot twist, I hope you've been following the story of the SD dog breeder who had his property raided by Second Chance Rescue and HSUS in September of last year. They seized 172 dogs and fostered out a bunch of them. In February, a judge … Continue reading With a Twist
The Stay with an Exclamation Point Mat
I would guess that the average house dog has some amount of training, at least in appropriate house manners. And as many of us know, there are times when we can expect our dog to "break" (go against his training). For example, a dog with a bladder infection may not be capable of waiting until … Continue reading The Stay with an Exclamation Point Mat
Needless Shelter Pet Killing and the OSPCA
First, an update on the ringworm killings at OSPCA: The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals now says there will not be a mass euthanization of animals at a shelter north of Toronto. [...] Rob Godfrey, chair of the animal protection agency, said most of the animals — about two-thirds — will … Continue reading Needless Shelter Pet Killing and the OSPCA
Treats on the Internets
A new AP poll finds that 54% of respondents will adopt their next pet from a shelter, 23% will buy from a breeder and 8% will buy from a pet store. Puppy seller in FL was shut down by the court in February and prohibited from selling dogs for the next 10 years. It sounds … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
OSPCA Under Fire for Exterminating Shelter Pets
It sounds as if the public outcry over OSPCA's plan to kill every living thing in their care because some of the pets have ringworm is helping: The Ontario SPCA is asking qualified residents and local veterinarians who can treat ringworm to contact them with services you can offer to help save the remaining animals … Continue reading OSPCA Under Fire for Exterminating Shelter Pets
Ontario Shelter Manages Ringworm Outbreak with Death
A shelter in Ontario, Canada is pioneering a new treatment for pets with ringworm: mass killing. But let's back up a second and look at this dastardly skin infection in pets. There are oral medications, topical medications, a ringworm "vaccine" for cats which can be used in treatment and finally: There have been several studies … Continue reading Ontario Shelter Manages Ringworm Outbreak with Death
HSUS Now a 3 Star Charity with Charity Navigator
Humane Watch is reporting that Charity Navigator just knocked HSUS' rating down a peg: The updated ratings show that HSUS’s “fundraising efficiency”—I should say inefficiency—got significantly worse in 2008. While Charity Navigator shows that HSUS spent 13 cents to raise every dollar in 2007, that number more than doubled to 27 cents. In other words, … Continue reading HSUS Now a 3 Star Charity with Charity Navigator
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