Animals in the News

Diezel not given a chance at Sonoma Animal Care and Control

Diezel not given a chance at Sonoma Animal Care and Control

Diezel was a two-year old Brindle Mastiff at Sonoma County Animal Care and Control (SCACC). He was surrendered on November 3rd, 2012 by his owner because they were moving. Diezel passed his evaluation 10 days later, and quickly became a favorite of many volunteers who called him “a friendly, gentle…

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Senior dog killed at Sonoma County shelter after fosters and rescues offered life, volunteer fired for concern

Senior dog killed at Sonoma County shelter after fosters and rescues offered life, volunteer fired for concern

Shasta was a senior dog with the misfortune of arriving at Sonoma County Animal Care and Control (SCACC) on October 19th, 2012. Although an older girl who just had her entire life turned upside down, Shasta was drinking, eating, walking and socializing in a positive manner while at the shelter,…

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Eli received inadequate health care at Sonoma County Animal Care and Control, volunteer asked to leave

Eli received inadequate health care at Sonoma County Animal Care and Control, volunteer asked to leave

Eli was a young, 18 month old grey and white Staffordshire Terrier cross waiting for his forever home at Sonoma County Animal Care and Control (SCACC). This attractive dog, seen here, arrived at the shelter as a fearful stray on July 17, 2012 but soon blossomed into a volunteer favorite….

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Healdsburg Animal Shelter kills animals before understanding Hayden’s Law

Healdsburg Animal Shelter kills animals before understanding Hayden’s Law

As reported on this site, Healdsburg Animal Shelter (HAS) killed a dog named Posey who had a qualified rescue willing to accept her into their program. California Law, “Hayden’s Law”, should have protected Posey, as shelters are required to release animals to 501(c)(3) rescue groups who put a hold on…

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