I should have known better.  I should have followed my very own code of living and working … but I didn’t. Working in the animal sheltering field is pretty much commonly regarded as stressful. Compassion fatigue, once the province of hospital nurses, expanded to include animal shelter employees...

“A new and larger vision is needed, a vision in which shelters hold themselves accountable for meeting demanding performance standards that preserve life — not destroy it.” ~ Ed Duvin Humane organizations and SPCA’s sometimes find themselves with a responsibility above and beyond...

Yahoo News published this yesterday. Killing feral cats to save birds allowed rabbits to proliferate. The rabbits then ate the vegetation that protects the birds. Amazingly, one official quoted says their mistake was not killing the rabbits, too, and now park service workers are going to kill rats,...

Previously published at Poocini Special Report; The Dukes of Ferris Hazard State Laws Police in Ferris, TX, a city just south of Dallas, will be spending less time on the shooting range and more time practicing in the streets. On average, it is reported that one stray dog is found roaming the back alleys...

Previously published in Poocini Special Report She was a sweet, shy yellow Lab named Liz. Dainty for her size, she would pad softly up to you and lightly touch her nose to your hand, asking for affection, wanting to be loved. She was bright, affectionate, and exceedingly gentle. By all accounts, Liz...

As some of you may already know by now, PETA has decided to cash in their two cents worth and voice their opinion about Houston’s BARC going No-Kill. After many years of heartache, Houston advocates have finally been given the thumbs up to raise the money from private citizens for an assessment from...