‘Volunteers Are Valued’ Poster
I created this using Adobe Spark. I think it is quite good. I know how important volunteers are to animal shelters. Click this link to go to the original image on the Adobe website. … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: animal shelter
Sweet cats held in ‘death box’ about to be drowned. Picture captures it.
The husband wanted to drown them. The wife didn’t like the idea. The couples’ cats were placed in a heavy, large white box, zipped tied shut and placed in the back of their car. That’s the picture. A good picture … Continue reading →
How 50 cats and 220 dogs drowned inside Bahamas animal shelter
We now have the full story of how the cats and dogs drowned at the Humane Society of Grand Bahama. I think it is worth telling. Lessons can be learned. The executive director of the shelter, Elizabeth Burrows, had believed … Continue reading →
Outer Banks SPCA, North Carolina, emptied of all cats and dogs (video) in prep for Dorian
Outer Banks SPCA is just north of Ocracoke Island which has been devastated by Hurricane Dorian with extensive and deep flooding. There have been massive floods on this thin sliver of land off the North Carolina coast. “Pray they all … Continue reading →
Humane Society of Grand Bahama: 50 Cats and 75 Dogs Survived the Storm
This is an update from the Humane Society of Grand Bahama on how they survived Hurricane Dorian. The article written by Elisa which told of the terrifying times that this animal shelter went through during the height of the storm … Continue reading →
Law prohibiting cat and dog euthanasia in Portuguese shelters has resulted in more strays
I just discovered that last September a federal law came into force in Portugal which prohibits the euthanasia of companion animals at shelters. I can’t find the law on the Internet. It would appear to be an attempt to instantly … Continue reading →
3 volunteers sacked over hot animal shelter
A dispute between the boss and volunteers at an animal shelter has lead to the volunteers being sacked. Animal shelter volunteers should be valued. They give their time and effort more or less free of charge. They are the bedrock … Continue reading →
Video of caged cat at shelter tells us how desparate he is to get out
I found this short video a bit distressing. This young tabby cat, understandably, shows signs of desparation to get out. He’s probably bemused and confused as to why he is where he is. He is flailing his arms around through … Continue reading →
Who would adopt the 2 most undesirable companion animals at a shelter? This woman did.
Leslie walked into the Asheville Humane Society shelter and asked a question: “Which two dogs have been here the longest, with the most special needs? I’m here to take them both home with me.” The staff asked her to clarify … Continue reading →
Cat survivors of the deadly dog attack at Alabama shelter relocated to Ohio shelter
Thirty cats from the Dothan Animal Shelter who survived the shocking attack by two dogs from the same shelter who forced their way out of their cage killing 29, are being shipped out (or have been relocated already) to the … Continue reading →