SC Shelter Kills Dog to Test for Distemper

Horry Co shelters seem to be continually closing due to Distemper outbreaks. The latest:The Grand Strand Humane Society shelter in Myrtle Beach will remain closed to the public indefinitely as officials seek to ensure no more dogs contract distemper.One pup of three that showed symptoms last week was euthanized so a brain-tissue sample could be … Continue reading SC Shelter Kills Dog to Test for Distemper

Treats on the Internets

Retrieverman has an interesting post on cropping/dockingWA set to repeal old statutes requiring owners and Sheriffs to shoot certain dogsMoe needs your vote to win $10k for rescued English Shepherds in MontanaOn Dolittler: Florida's Proposed Breeder Police Legislation (Warrantless Searches and All)After tragedy, dog benefits from the kindness of strangersThe candlelight vigil for the Wilkes … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

Rescue Forwards

Many of us regularly receive e-mails regarding dogs in need of rescue.  They are often forwarded messages and sometimes we receive them multiple times because several well intentioned forwarders send them to everyone in their address books as well as e-mail lists.  Here's the thing -  if you really want to be helpful, count to … Continue reading Rescue Forwards

Vigil for Wilkes Co Dogs in Raleigh on March 4

Ask not for whom the bell tolls HSUS:Organizers of Wednesday’s candlelight vigil hope lawmakers will enact change to guarantee dogs seized from dog-fighting operations will have the opportunity to be individually evaluated, rather than being automatically deemed ‘dangerous’ and destroyed.The vigil will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at Bicentennial Mall, 16 W. Jones … Continue reading Vigil for Wilkes Co Dogs in Raleigh on March 4