The Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter in Hammond, Louisiana is in the news…
News Reports and Video posted on the Internet August 6, 2008…
Over 170 Animals Euthanized in Tangipahoa Shelter August 6, 2008 : 7:44 PM by Patty Meehan, Network Volunteer
A very sad story: Monday, August 4, approximately 170 dogs and cats were euthanized at the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter. Tangipahoa Parish is just northeast of New Orleans; the shelter is located in Hammond, LA.
The news of the euthanasia had quickly spread among animal welfare activists and rescuer across the state. People involved with the shelter through rescue volunteer work, as well as former shelter employees, immediately responded with outrage and skepticism of the shelter’s account of the situation. An appeal was made to the news media to investigate and uncover the details.
Former Shelter Employees Outraged Over Mass Euthanasia
Nearly 200 Dogs, Cats Killed
POSTED: 10:45 pm CDT August 6, 2008 UPDATED: 11:20 pm CDT August 6, 2008
The former director of the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control Center spoke out on Wednesday after nearly 200 animals were euthanized due to what parish leaders called a threat of a virus.
“It’s a pitiful thing,” Jay Callais said. “Someone has to be responsible for animals being killed for no reason.”
Former employees said it never should have happened.
…Burgess said he authorized the action on the advice of two area veterinarians who examined the animals…
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Euthanized animals raise questions
07:24 PM CDT on Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Meg Farris / Eyewitness News
After nearly 170 cats and dogs were euthanized Monday at the Tangipahoa Animal Shelter in Hammond, and people who worked there are speaking out. Some are questioning how the shelter was run and why such drastic measures were taken. (Video posted too)
Shelter: Virus forced decision 170 animals are euthanized
By DEBRA LEMOINE Advocate Florida parishes bureau Published: Aug 6, 2008
The Tangipahoa Shelter Tragedy is now being covered in National Media
KNTV-TV San Francisco http://www.nbc11.com/news/17104326/detail.html
KPTV-TV Portland http://www.kptv.com/news/17104326/detail.html
WHIO-TV Dayton http://www.whiotv.com/news/17104326/detail.html
MSNBC (Internet & Cable News) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26044223/
KTAL-TV Shreveport http://arklatexhomepage.com/content/fulltext/?cid=28021
WXIA-TV Atlanta http://www.11alive.com/life/pets/story.aspx?storyid=119509
KITV-TV Honolulu http://www.kitv.com/news/17104326/detail.html?rss=hon&psp=nationalnews
News Reports and Video posted on the Internet August 5, 2008…
Shelter Virus Leads To 170 Animal Deaths
Corona virus Spreads Among Dogs, Cats At Shelter In La.
POSTED: 6:50 pm CDT August 5, 2008
UPDATED: 7:20 pm CDT August 5, 2008
170 Animals Euthanized At Shelter
Jonathan Shelley, WDSU News Director
POSTED: 4:58 pm CDT August 5, 2008
UPDATED: 7:09 pm CDT August 5, 2008
Tangipahoa shelter euthanizes over 170 dogs and cats
11:18 PM CDT on Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Bigad Shaban / Eyewitness News
About 170 dogs and cats were euthanized Monday at the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter.
…Tangipohoa Animal Rescue worker Barbara Jaeger says the mass euthanasia was completely unnecessary. “I mean I can see euthanizing some that are sick and suffering that should be done but to just euthanize everything in there and we could have found rescue groups to help place them if they were over crowding. It was treatable…
Animal Control quarantined
By Sylvia Schon
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 9:51 AM CDT
NEWS VIDEOS
WWLTV Video: Watch the Story: Tangipahoa shelter euthanizes over 170 dogs and cats
WDSU Video: Animal Shelter Problem
The shelter pets…
You can see about twenty one photos of the animals that were killed on August 4th. All of them but Joe were euthanized. Joe was safe in a foster home…
Adoptable Pets from Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control (Hammond, LA)

Female Teacup Chihuahua Saved
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Photos of the dogs saved by Tangi Adopt A Rescue (TAAR) 22 photos of the eight dogs rescued from the killing at TPAC on Aug 4, 2008.
All of the rescued dogs/puppies were vet checked today and so far they look pretty good – none are deadly sick yet – worms, kennel cough, and other treatable minor problems so far.
Details:
Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control (TPAC)
Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter is a governmental agency under the Tangipahoa Parish Council. We protect animals and people throughout Tangipahoa Parish by enforcing city, parish & state laws. Established in 1997, our department takes in between 5,000 and 6,000 animals per year – animals which are lost, unwanted, or dangerous.
Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control
15487 Club Deluxe Road
Hammond, Louisiana 70403
Phone: 985-543-0215
Fax: 982-230-0337
Email: tpac20@tangicouncil.com
Websites: www.myhammond.com/tpac/ and http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/LA32.html
Telephone calls are answered after 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. If both lines are busy, a message can be left on voice mail.
Phone (985) 543-0215
Fax (985) 230-0337
Donations are needed for the rescued dogs. The few survives.

Chocolate Colored Puppy Saved
Friends of the Shelter has established a special fund for the eight dogs and puppies saved from the killing at the shelter on August 4, 2008. Tangi Adopt A Rescue (TAAR) a Tangipahoa Parish animal rescue groups has the animals in their care and they will be available for adoption after a 2 week quarantine and another veterinarian health check.
Friends of the Shelter
P.O. Box 351
Hammond, LA 70404
Designate TPAC Rescued Animals Fund for Donations
Donations will go for the rescued animals in the care of…
Tangi Adopt A Rescue (TAAR)
www.taar.petfinder.com and http://tangiadoptarescue.wordpress.com/
Kentwood, Louisiana 70444
Email taar.rescue [at] gmail.com (remove spaces and turn the [at] to @)
I think one of the Veterinarians that was called in to Euthanize all the shelter animals maybe posted on this web page.
http://usanorthamerica.net/la/hammond/tangi/html/tpac-veterinarians.html
Don’t forget to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Council Members
District 1:
Hon. Tom Tolar
P. O. Box 472
Kentwood, LA 70444
(H) 985-229-5296 (O) 985-969-1843
District 2:
Hon. Tennis Rick
64357 Hwy. 1054
Roseland, LA 70456
(H) 985-748-6330 (O) 985-748-6330
District 3:
Hon. Michael Petitto
P.O. Box 613
Arnitc, LA 70422
(H) 985-748-4780 (O) 985-748-5782
District 4:
Hon. Carlo S. Bruno
P.O. Box 1274
Independence, LA 70443
(H) 985-878-4944 (O) 985-878-4944
District 5:
Hon. Howard G. “Buddy” Rigdel
17037 Ridgel Road
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(H) 985-542-4065 (O) 985-542-3531
District 6:
Hon. Ronnie Bankston
43229 Sweetpea Lane
Hammond, LA 70401
(H) 985-567-3976 (O) 985-345-2875
District 7:
Hon. Lionel Wells
1700 Mooney Avenue
Hammond, LA 70403
(H) 985-542-1499
District 8:
Hon. Carlos D. Notariano
43327 Olive Branch
Hammond, LA 70403
(H) 985-419-2333 (O) 985-542-4374
District 9:
Hon. Debbie Edwards
39108 Keaghey Road
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(H) 985-386-2125
District 10:
Hon. Bobby Cortez
42102 Jefferson Drive
Hammond, LA 70403
(H) 985-294-6010 (O) 985-542-1581
Tangipahoa Parish Government
Home Office: 206 E. Mulberry St.
Amite, LA 70422
Ph: (985) 748-3211
Fax: (985) 748-7576