More details have come to light regarding the killing of Bella, a Pitbull who had escaped from her yard in NC and was shot to death by an ACO who didn't feel like catching her humanely. A posting on Facebook lays out what sounds like a good legal case against the ACO including eyewitness statements … Continue reading More on Cabarrus Co Pitbull Shooting
Burn on You Robeson
In case you haven't been following the soap opera of the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC, the latest is a lawsuit filed against the shelter to get them to stop killing pets that have had a hold placed on them by a rescue group. In conjunction with the filing of the lawsuit, the plaintiff … Continue reading Burn on You Robeson
Treats on the Internets
The Stark County Dog Warden Advisory Board in OH recommended several candidates for the County Commissioners to interview for the dog warden position. The list included former animal control officers and shelter workers - sort of what you would expect. But the Commissioners seem to have their eye on a property manager/dog breeder which has … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Last Call for Alcohol
Today is the last day to enter the dog cookbook raffle.
Which Shelter Pet Will Be the Last to Be Killed?
Right now, in a shelter in Your Town, USA, friendly cats are purring, kneading their blankets and watching the goings on with curiosity. Dogs are wagging their tails, barking with excitement and putting their paws up on the fence to get a better look around. And shelter staff are taking these friendly cats and dogs … Continue reading Which Shelter Pet Will Be the Last to Be Killed?
What Have You Done to Keep Your Pet?
We are often hit with finger-wagging reminders that pets are not disposable accessories, some people should not have pets, etc. And while I don't deny that argument, I think we need to hear more stories from the other side of the coin - that is, the lengths owners have gone to in order to keep … Continue reading What Have You Done to Keep Your Pet?
Treats on the Internets
Whether you like or dislike my links posts, you've been seeing a lot of them lately. You can thank/blame my tendinitis which has been mercifully tame for many years but now back with a vengeance. KC Dog Blog has a good post about Missouri animal legislation and the need to give voice to the animal … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Food Animal Cruelty – Standard Fare or No?
Editorial: Is HSUS trying to guilt us into going vegan? That piece got me thinking. When I see the HSUS commercials showing images of cows being treated cruelly at a slaughterhouse, I think of that in terms of something unusual. Similarly, when I see images of filthy dogs in dank cages, I think, "That's not … Continue reading Food Animal Cruelty – Standard Fare or No?
Loose Pitbull Might Have Delayed ACO So He Killed Her
There are two sides to every story, as the saying goes. Here are two versions of events leading to the killing of a Pitbull named Bella by a Cabarrus Co ACO in NC. From animal control: A Cabarrus County animal control officer shot and killed a family’s pit bull in the Ridge Crossing subdivision off … Continue reading Loose Pitbull Might Have Delayed ACO So He Killed Her
Treats on the Internets
The Monthly National Legislation Report posted a list of "119 incriminating examples of excessive, prohibited and under-reported lobbying by The Humane Society of the United States..." *** pet advocate has filed a lawsuit against the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC in an effort to legally prevent the shelter from killing dogs when a rescue … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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