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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
It looks like a man was taking his tabby-and-white cat to the shelter to give him up. He was using what looks like a suitcase. Perhaps in 1940 cat carriers had not be invented. It is a unique picture of … Continue reading →
Two pit bull dogs were brought to the Dothan Animal Shelter in Alabama, USA last Wednesday. On Thursday when the staff reported for work they discovered that the dogs had killed 29 cats. The dogs had forced their way out … Continue reading →
This cat news story is saddening. It is not the sort of information that one wants to hear and, for me, it indicates the failure of governments to take bold enough steps to change the attitudes of cat owners. It … Continue reading →
A Riverside County animal shelter is pleading with cat and dog owners to stop surrendering unwanted animals until after 4 July. This particular shelter has a night drop zone where people can surrender their cats and dogs anonymously overnight. It … Continue reading →
We don’t have the name of the animal shelter except that it is a “humane group” in the state of Louisiana. It appears that they were sending live animals to the LSU Veterinary School for testing and ultimately euthanasia but … Continue reading →
Pointe Coupee Animal Shelter was recently burgled and the thieves took all their medical supplies along with most of their dog food and treats. All their vaccinations, syringes and antibiotics were taken. In addition other items taken include dishwashing liquid … Continue reading →
