The director of the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter in Pasco, Washington is saying things again. This time, pound director Angela Zilar blamesplains to KEPR why the facility typically sees an increase in stray dog intake at this time of year: “As soon as the weather starts to change, people that have all of these outdoor dogs that … Continue reading WA Shelter Director: Public Too Dumb to Get Weather, Too Irresponsible to Have Pets. Also: Why Doesn’t the Public Like Me?
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is just not done in polite society optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow.
Animal Advocates Say Their Offer of Free Beds to Huntsville Shelter is Refused
I received this letter yesterday from no kill advocate Brie Kavanaugh in Alabama regarding a Kuranda bed drive offered to Huntsville Animal Services. I edited the letter for space and clarity: The shelter dogs are on concrete floors with some towels and blankets. The public is asked to help with laundry, leading to what must … Continue reading Animal Advocates Say Their Offer of Free Beds to Huntsville Shelter is Refused
NJ Pound Kills Owned, Microchipped Cat Upon Impound
Warning: There are images of a deceased cat at the links. They are not graphic but still very sad. *** In 2013, an engaged couple adopted a kitten from a NJ shelter and named him Moe. They completed the adoption paperwork jointly. After the couple separated, Moe remained with owner Stephanie Radlinger. Moe's microchip contact … Continue reading NJ Pound Kills Owned, Microchipped Cat Upon Impound
NY Shelter Refuses to Return Elderly Lost Dog to Family
When Alysha VanDyke's 13 year old min pin slipped his collar and got lost last month, she began looking for him but there were no sightings of the dog, named Manson, for weeks. She thought that because of his advanced age and poor health, Manson may have gone off to die. But then a friend … Continue reading NY Shelter Refuses to Return Elderly Lost Dog to Family
Weekend Jade
So of course this happened: After She Who Will Not Be Contained got done laughing at our puny attempt to hurl additional fencing around the area damaged by the fallen tree, she decided to climb the damn thing. Sorry I didn't get a better quality pic but it was one of those running-for-the-camera-while-rolling-my-eyes moments.
Open Thread
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Nashville Pound Kills Owned Dog with Rescue Hold
When Sadie Mae got lost late last month in Nashville, her family began looking for her. Sadie Mae's 6 year old girl made these posters to tack onto phone poles in the neighborhood: Owner Janet Mabry checked lost and found pet postings on social media and came across a listing for Sadie Mae on a … Continue reading Nashville Pound Kills Owned Dog with Rescue Hold
Update
Sun came out today, water in the yard has been absorbed, several trees down - mostly small, except for this one: For comparison purposes: We are very fortunate to have come through relatively unscathed. Lives have been tragically lost and homes, businesses and infrastructure throughout the state have been seriously damaged. But as usual, the … Continue reading Update
H2Whoa
Just a quick note to let readers know we are ok here in SC. Although we have some standing water and some flowing water on our property, we have been far luckier than many in the state and haven't had any major problems. We are sheltering in place and doing fine. The only reason I … Continue reading H2Whoa
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