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
Book Raffle
I am raffling a new copy of the book The Good Food Cookbook for Dogs by Donna Twichell Roberts. I have a copy of this book and it has a lot of interesting and fun recipes. The raffle tickets are $1 each or 5 for $4. Proceeds will be used to buy canned food for … Continue reading Book Raffle
Treats on the Internets
CT no kill shelter gets by with a little help from its friends KC Dog Blog: Local Humane Societies changing names, HSUS now on the defensive Lee County, NC currently gasses pets at its shelter. The county is looking at the possibility of changing that and some other pet related issues as well. Cornell Alumni … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
That Tingle Means It’s Working!
GA legislators approved a bill to end the use of the gas chamber in the state yesterday and sent it to the Governor for signing. The approval was not unanimous however: But in voting against the bill, Sen. Bill Heath, a Republican from Bremen, championed the merits of gas as the most humane way for … Continue reading That Tingle Means It’s Working!
Empty Suits Running Animal Shelter in Cumberland Co
The people running the animal shelter in Cumberland County, NC need to get their heads on straight. First off they recently had a problem with distemper. And by "problem" I mean dogs suffered and died needlessly without veterinary care for months. Although they shelter 14,000 pets every year, they have no Vet on staff or … Continue reading Empty Suits Running Animal Shelter in Cumberland Co
ME Community Helps in Creation of No Kill Shelter
As I've said in past, I believe people are generally against killing friendly dogs and cats and when called upon, will volunteer and donate to work toward no kill efforts in the community. Case in point, courtesy of Maine: When Lorraine Monfils planned the first community cleanup day for the Ark Animal Shelter, she hoped … Continue reading ME Community Helps in Creation of No Kill Shelter
