This is one of those articles I really hate to write, because it shows examples of just how many bad animal rescues are out there. Many are functioning as respected 501c3 non-profits, right up until the day a neighbor turns … continue reading…
This is one article that should be kept as a reference by those who have been banned from animal shelter rescue after asking a particular shelter for a change in policy. Back in 2013, a rescue coordinator for Virginia-based Fancy … continue reading…
I’m sure those of you who follow PoC articles on a daily basis recall the story of Midnight, a black cat who became ill back in August. When Midnight’s owner, Laurel Queen-Havens, of Venice Island, Florida turned to St. Francis … continue reading…
News broke this past week from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Section, where an announcement was made that carbon monoxide gassing will no longer be an accepted form of euthanasia in NC animal shelters effective February 15th … continue reading…
As the readers here know, I’ve devoted a lot of time to exposing abuse in U.S. shelters. This is one of the worst cases of neglect I’ve ever come across. Meet Monte Cristo, who was left as a “bite hold … continue reading…
Are Black Friday animal shelter adoptions a good idea in the long run? They certainly appear to be. Black Friday is a big consumer day. It is an American concept which has transferred to the UK with great success. Retailers … continue reading…
Anonymous (Admin: the writer left a comment with her name which I converted to an article but I have decided to keep her anonymous for this article until she approves). Nathan Winograd is my hero. I volunteer at our local … continue reading…
When a cat in a rescue center falls ill with feline panleukopenia it is a catastrophe for the other cats in the same facility because they might have come into contact with the cat who is very ill and because … continue reading…
Elisa Black-Taylor, the Greenville Pets Examiner writes on examiner.com that Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control (PBCACCA) are euthanising cats that should be adopted and not employing their network of foster carers efficiently. Foster carers who work with PBCACCA … continue reading…
Would league tables work for animal rescue shelters? League tables are a way of ranking the quality of a service provided. Any service can be measured. The concept is that league tables create competition to improve services which raises overall … continue reading…
WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — A deadly cat, feline panleukopenia (panleuk – feline distemper) virus has forced a North Carolina shelter to make a life and death decision concerning the cats in their care. The Watauga Humane Society is euthanizing dozens of … continue reading…
Before writing this article, I contacted webmaster Michael about whether I could actually use the word ‘bitch’ in the title. It’s not meant to offend, but to offer insights into the world of animal rescue (especially cats and dogs), that … continue reading…
St. Francis Animal Rescue (SFAR) is a no-kill animal rescue shelter founded in 1992 by a group of women caring for a feral colony who decided the need was there to help abandoned, stray and homeless cat located in their … continue reading…
At its heart, cat hoarding is about trying to care for a large number of animals without the ability or funding to do the job properly resulting in a negative impact upon the welfare of the cats to the point … continue reading…
This is the story of a woman who decided, too late (but better late than never) that she didn’t want her cats anymore and made the decision to dump them at a Newark animal shelter. The shelter manager says that … continue reading…
