The animal shelter in Montclair, NJ reportedly has a kill rate of approximately 11%. That's a pretty good save rate when compared to the national average. Apparently some local pet advocates have complaints about how the shelter operates and are asking the shelter, which was taken over by the municipality last year, to become a … Continue reading Montclair, NJ Community Wants to Improve Shelter
Treats on the Internets
Old dog provides unique comfort to elderly man in time of despair Rescue Chocolate sells vegan, kosher chocolate and donates profits to rescue related groups. Profits from sales in May will be donated to the No Kill Advocacy Center. Ohio State's student newspaper looks at the problem of college students abandoning newly adopted pets when … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
“He just totally went off the wall”
New Hampshire: If you want to buy a dog off Craigslist without even knowing the name of the seller or if the dog's had a Rabies vaccine or has bitten 157 schoolkids, knock yourself out. Hey, I'm not judging. But if you do buy a dog without knowing a thing about him, you are accepting … Continue reading “He just totally went off the wall”
Treats on the Internets
Study suggests shelter cats may enjoy catnip WaPo: Trap-neuter-return program in Fairfax Co, VA shelter worker wonders if the public has too many choices to be capable of actually choosing a pet when the shelter is full In Orangeburg Co, SC, a neglected pony was seized from the owner but ordered returned because the local … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Unnatural Disaster: Shelter Killing in America
I love our country. And the people in it. When faced with a crisis, there's no one I'd rather have in my corner. We step up to help when we see our neighbors in need - whether they are our next door neighbors in Yazoo City, MS or our brothers and sisters in Haiti. We … Continue reading Unnatural Disaster: Shelter Killing in America
DE: Phony Baloney “Dog Trainer” Steals Pets
Would you give a bunch of money to a dog trainer who called his business "A Bad Dog No More"? I'm thinking no. I don't believe in "bad dogs" in general which makes the whole premise of the business name stink. I tend to think they are usually untrained dogs with owners in need of … Continue reading DE: Phony Baloney “Dog Trainer” Steals Pets
Officer!
This is why dogs rule. German Shepherd Dog called "Buddy" was hanging with his owner in the workshop next to their home earlier this month when the place caught fire. The owner suffered minor flash burns on his face and told Buddy to get help. Buddy dutifully ran out to the nearest main road and … Continue reading Officer!
Staffing Trouble at ASPCA?
The NY Daily News says that Animal Precinct star Annemarie Lucas has been "forced off the job": The ASPCA would not say why she left, but she's a defendant in a suit that claims her humane law enforcement unit performed illegal searches and seizures. [...] Lucas, who earned more than $200,000 in salary and benefits … Continue reading Staffing Trouble at ASPCA?
FDA Close to Getting Unfriended
Usually I'm torn between slamming the FDA for their failure to protect consumers in favor of protecting corporations and decrying their inadequate resources to get the job done. Today though, I'm definitely on the former. For one thing, I watched Food Inc on PBS last night. I actually only watched the first hour because I … Continue reading FDA Close to Getting Unfriended
Take a Check, Mr. Vick?
When I was a teenager, I sometimes liked to get autographs from bands after the show. I don't know where any of those signed ticket stubs and sharpied napkins are now but it seemed important at the time. I never got a professional athlete's autograph so maybe that's why it surprised me to read that … Continue reading Take a Check, Mr. Vick?
