You may remember in 2008 when the Houston SPCA "rescued" and then killed 187 unevaluated dogs in a massive dogfighting bust. The Hair Balls blog in Houston has an update on the legal cases against those arrested in connection with the case:[C]ourt records filed in Harris County show that -- even though much of the … Continue reading Update on 2008 Dogfighting Bust in Harris Co, TX
Adopting Emily
This is the story of how I adopted my dog Emily several years ago. I am intentionally leaving out the name of the shelter where I adopted her because this was my one and only dealing with this shelter and may not have been typical. Since they didn't kill a dog or anything even close, … Continue reading Adopting Emily
Good News: More Large Mixed Breed Pups Now Available!
I come across postings regularly on various internet sites listing puppies in need of homes. On occasion, I pick one out to share. In this one, I have changed the breeds to breeds of similar size to protect the innocent (dogs): Hi!! I have three puppies that are ready for new homes. There is one … Continue reading Good News: More Large Mixed Breed Pups Now Available!
SC Pitbull News
Tragedy: A 65 year old Lee Co woman who was feeding a relative's chained dogs got attacked and killed by one of them - a Pitbull. The other chained dogs in the yard were Beagles and Huskies.***A TV station in Charlotte, NC (close to York Co, SC) did an investigative piece on chained Pitbulls and … Continue reading SC Pitbull News
NC: Owner Tries to Redeem Pets, Animal Control Shrugs
Two family pets got out of their yard through a hole in the fence last week in North Carolina. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control picked them up and told the owner he needed to fix the fence before he could take his dogs home. Since it was raining, it took the owner a couple of … Continue reading NC: Owner Tries to Redeem Pets, Animal Control Shrugs
When to Euthanize
This is a subject that is a part of every pet owner's life - how to handle a pet's last days.My first dog I ever had to put to sleep was terminal with cancer. I asked my then Vet more than once, "How will I know when it's time?" and she always answered, "You'll just … Continue reading When to Euthanize
Treats on the Internets
Proposed MS bill to make torturing pets a felony is going nowhereRhode Island state Veterinarian and self-professed "cat lover" wants to kill feral catsPositive changes at WI shelterBill proposes that drowning and group gassing of shelter pets be replaced by lethal injection and solitary gassing in UT kill sheltersMemphis police officer charged with cruelty after … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Walking 10 Miles in the Snow to School Wearing Cardboard Shoes
I'm not elderly mind you but I am old enough to notice how much things have changed since I was a kid, particularly with regard to pets. For example:When I was a kid...We were told to stay well clear of the path of a chained dog.We were told that if we were riding our bikes … Continue reading Walking 10 Miles in the Snow to School Wearing Cardboard Shoes
Let’s Play Oddball
Sponsored results FailYorkie rats out cheating wife to familySpeaking of rats - not for microwave useFrenchie just wants to have funIs this every dog owner's worst nightmare?Cat on catI'm sure this coffee table is expensive but I bet your kitty would say "Buy!"Cat head found in cat food can
SC Pitbull Breeder FAIL
The differences between what constitutes a responsible dog breeder and an irresponsible one are often the subject of debate among dog people. One pretty reliable sign that ur doin it rong as a breeder is if you rent a U-Haul to load up with your breeding stock and drive them to a kill shelter:Twenty-two dogs … Continue reading SC Pitbull Breeder FAIL
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