As an attempt at humor, I posted a picture yesterday of a hippo sitting on someone with the caption “What happens to animal abusers.” But, since it is a serious topic, I did want to get your opinion. What really should happen to them?
From Gigi Carter on Change.org: Mississippi sits at the bottom of the nation on most every topic, the Governor says he wants that to change. House Speaker Phillip Gunn asked on Facebook what do WE want to see accomplished in the Mississippi legislature this year, an overwhelming number of responses were stronger animal cruelty laws. We want to know if our elected officials are going to listen to the people and strengthen our weak dog and cat law. Please sign this petition to Speaker Phillip Gunn respectfully requesting he listen to the pleas from Mississippi constituents and take the necessary action to move a stronger animal cruelty bill through the legislature and onto Governor Bryant’s desk.
My guess is that your signature on this position will carry more weight if you live in the state of Mississippi, but I’m opening it up to anyone who wants to help out.
I’m going to post the picture after the break because it’s pretty graphic, but kudos to LOTL Rescue for taking on this dog and rehabilitating him so well! Check out their Facebook page. Continue reading Life on the Line Rescue→
Unbelievably, Ginger’s owner dropped her off February 1st at a shelter, asking that she be killed because he could no longer care for her. The video is heartwrenching. You can literally feel this dog’s terror. Continue reading How does it feel to be dropped off at a shelter?→
Heartwarming video of a man who takes the extra effort to walk his paraplegic dog and play with him every day to strengthen the muscles that continue to work. Special dog…special man.
I’ve seen this story several times on the Internet, and even though Snopes has debunked it as fiction, it’s worth the read. As Snopes says, “That the story may not be literal truth doesn’t prevent it from being figurative truth. Those who serve overseas do so at the cost of great personal sacrifice. A tale such as this — literal truth or not — serves to remind us all of how much they give and how much we owe them.” So anyways, here’s the story. Dare you not to cry! Continue reading Reggie the adopted dog→
UPDATE: I asked Pound Buddies to let me know the status of this lost baby. Here’s the response from shelter worker Connie Karry:
The dog was microchipped and owner was contacted the day our volunteer brought it to our Shelter on Keating Ave. Because the dog was current on rabies vaccination and licensed (but apparently not wearing it) we were able to release to the owner that day. Continue reading Do You Know This Dog?→