Ernest Alexander, the former Director of the troubled Memphis Animal Shelter has been indicted on six counts of aggravated animal cruelty after shelter dogs starved to death on his watch. He is on the lam and anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to contact the Fugitive Squad:To contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Fugitive Alert for Former Memphis Animal Shelter Director
Dinner at Chez Dog
This is a meal I fix a lot - oats soaked overnight in buttermilk or yogurt. Before adding the dairy, I mix in flaxseed meal and coconut (pictured) or almond meal or other ground nuts, depending on what's in the cupboard. I usually stir in applesauce too but in this case, I had some leftover … Continue reading Dinner at Chez Dog
Treats on the Internets
KC Dog Blog on Killing Animals with HomesSmartdogs on giving a dog a treat when he sits and how that's different from what Josef Mengele did to Jews at AuschwitzHSUS launches a vegan dog food product called "Humane Choice" (first ingredient is organic ground canola seed)NYT posts a Q & A with a Vet as … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
To the Animal Control Officer Who Said No – Thank You
The ironically named Animal Protection and Safety Shelter in Houston, Alaska had 4 dogs and 4 cats in need of homes, until this week:Some of the four dogs and four cats had been unclaimed at the facility since November, and the city wasn't prepared to keep them forever, said department head Sgt. Charlie Seidl, who … Continue reading To the Animal Control Officer Who Said No – Thank You
Why Don’t Residents Bring Strays to Local Animal Shelter?
Residents of Barnwell Co, South Carolina are reportedly concerned about the high number of stray pets in the area. There is an animal shelter so I wonder why people don't take strays there so they can be cared for until they find permanent homes. Maybe it's because they know that's probably not what will happen … Continue reading Why Don’t Residents Bring Strays to Local Animal Shelter?
Your Opinion Please: The Debate Over Debarking
It seems like the debate over whether debarking a dog is cruel often comes down to this:“You may think it’s horrible,” she said. “But if I had to give up my dog or get the surgery, I would choose the surgery.”It's a hard point to fault. Most owners are aware when they get a dog … Continue reading Your Opinion Please: The Debate Over Debarking
Dogs Illegally Seized in SD
In September of last year, a group called Second Chance Dog Rescue, along with HSUS, seized 172 dogs from a breeder in Turner Co, South Dakota. The entire investigation and seizure was riddled with problems - of the U.S. Constitution variety - and a pdf detailing the case can be found here. A judge ruled … Continue reading Dogs Illegally Seized in SD
Treats on the Internets
Baltimore Co police documents portray dog groomer as a "nurse" to dogs used in alleged dogfighting ring18 year old in NC charged with dogfighting, aspired to be the "next Michael Vick"21 dogs seized in VA from man with previous cruelty convictions in and out of stateOwner of a dog who died at ASPCA veterinary hospital … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Animal Photographer Harry Whittier Frees
Harry Whittier Frees (1879 - 1953) photographed live animals in costumes and elaborate settings without special effects. He is best known for his picture postcards which were a new and popular medium at the time. Frees' original photos are black and white, some were colorized after his death. I have read that he "rented" his … Continue reading Animal Photographer Harry Whittier Frees
Stray Dogs in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a little smaller than the state of Connecticut. Like some of the southern states, rescues in Puerto Rico send some of its stray dogs (known as "satos" locally) to the Northeast for adoption. Since shelters in the Northeast are short on dogs and Puerto Rico has an estimated 150,000 stray dogs, it … Continue reading Stray Dogs in Puerto Rico
