Shelter pets need names. A shelter pet with a name (accompanied by a fabulous photo!) comes across as an individual with a personality - not an unwanted, caged animal being held for killing. Pets with names are a little more appealing to adopters and it doesn't cost anything to give them this small benefit. One … Continue reading Marketing Shelter Pets: My Name is
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Person County’s Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics
At its most recent state inspection in December 2015, the very suckish Person Co pound in NC reportedly had just 32 animals in its 71 cage facility. Previous inspections reveal similar numbers. That would seem to be a problem in a pound that kills animals. But the statistics posted on the Person Co website indicate … Continue reading Person County’s Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics
Treats on the Internets
The shelter director credited with making lifesaving a priority at the Benson, AZ shelter has resigned after the good ol' boys packed her bags and set them by the door. The volunteers have reportedly quit too. (Thanks Clarice for the link.) Michigan InHumane keeps importing dogs and cats from the south while local pets in need are sent … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Discussion: Cost of Care Laws
So-called "cost of care" legislation, pushed by get-rich-quick-via-one-eyed-shivering-puppies-commercials groups such as the ASCPA and HSUS, are sometimes referred to as "civil forfeiture" or "bonding" laws. They are on the books in some form in most states with Georgia currently considering such a bill. These laws basically require someone accused of animal cruelty to pay whatever amount … Continue reading Discussion: Cost of Care Laws
Lincoln Co Animal Advocates Say the Pound is Far From No Kill
On March 21, The Lincoln Times-News in NC ran a lengthy piece on the troubled Lincoln Co pound which included comments from more than a dozen volunteers, rescuers, fosters and former employees. Some requested their real names not be published in the paper due to fear of reprisal. It's been 2 1/2 years since Lincoln … Continue reading Lincoln Co Animal Advocates Say the Pound is Far From No Kill
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“Just the worst shit that you’ve ever seen in your life” at OC Pound
California - Remember when Orange Co Animal Care Director and Chief Veterinarian Jennifer Hawkins was crusading for the right to kill a service dog named Karma because dogs are descended from wolves? Well she's got more wacky up her sleeve. Like reportedly killing an adolescent puppy for being "bratty". And in response to two scathing … Continue reading “Just the worst shit that you’ve ever seen in your life” at OC Pound
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