The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has issued a 17 page complaint against Andrew Kaiser, the contracted veterinarian for the Quincy Animal Shelter who also runs a private practice. The document alleges numerous incidents where Kaiser failed to exercise "skill and care" in treating animals. Two of the alleged incidents occurred at the shelter. … Continue reading IL Veterinarian Accused of Brutal Acts Against Shelter Pets
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Disability? I’ll Drink to That! *clink*
The city of Fort Worth hired a contract veterinarian, Joel Akin, to neuter animals at the city shelter. Some of the surgeries reportedly didn't go well. After a dog he spayed died at the facility, the rescuer intending to pull the dog asked to speak with him but she says he refused. A technician at … Continue reading Disability? I’ll Drink to That! *clink*
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your answers in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is going to kill us all optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow.
Former WV Pound Director Arrested
A year long police investigation of Carrie Lynn Carr, who ran the Fayette Co pound in WV for several years for the New River HS before retiring last month, has resulted in criminal charges. Among the allegations against Carr: Severely injured/ill animals, including a dog with her uterus falling out, were hidden in back room cages out … Continue reading Former WV Pound Director Arrested
Rowan Co ACO Who Broke Cat’s Face Cleared by State
The NC Department of Agriculture, which oversees animal shelters, investigated the brutal microchipping (wait - WTF did I just write?) of a cat by a Rowan Co pound employee which resulted in the cat's jaw being broken in two places. The severely injured cat, Cooper, was reportedly uncooperative during the bloody torture. Cooper is currently … Continue reading Rowan Co ACO Who Broke Cat’s Face Cleared by State
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War on Cats: Mt. Juliet, TN Edition
The city animal shelter in Mt. Juliet, TN falls under the police department's management. And police chief James Hambrick recently responded to local residents' concerns by making some changes. The good news: The shelter will now be open to the public for 4 hours a day, 3 days a week. It was previously an appointment-only … Continue reading War on Cats: Mt. Juliet, TN Edition
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