TPAC Animal Shelter Killings News

August 13, 2008

Links to News and Videos on the mass euthanasia in Hammond

News articles about the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control Facility where on the fourth of August 172 animals lost their lives in a horrible and shocking way.

These are placed in sections according to the media that posted the news articles.

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TPAC News on wafb.com/

WBXH, LA: Attorney: Investigation at animal shelter shows no violations: Posted: Aug 20, 2008 07:21 AM: Updated: Aug 20, 2008 07:21 AM: HAMMOND, LA (WAFB) – An investigation into one local animal shelter is complete. There were no violations of law or policy in the mass killing of animals in Tangipahoa Parish, according to an attorney hired by the parish to investigate. http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp?S=8870107 or http://snipurl.com/3i2id

WAFB News Report: Humane Society to evaluate Tangipahoa Animal Control; Posted: Aug 12, 2008 12:03 PM; Updated: Aug 12, 2008 01:53 PM; HAMMOND, LA (WAFB) – The Humane Society will soon start its evaluation of Tangipahoa Parish’s animal control program.

http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp?S=8828383

http://snipurl.com/3fmqd

http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp?S=8828383&nav=menu57_2

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TPAC News on WWLTV

WWLTV News Report: Tangipahoa animal shelter reopens: 08:03 AM CDT on Thursday, August 21, 2008: Associated Press: HAMMOND, La. — Mark Johnson recently moved to Hammond from Arizona was the first person to adopt a pet from the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control shelter when it reopened to the public Wednesday.The facility had been closed since its entire animal population was euthanized on August 4 because of an… http://www.wwltv.com/topstories/stories/wwl082108cbshelter.1b3be5a9.html

Tangipahoa releases findings on animal shelter euthanasia: 06:16 PM CDT on Tuesday, August 19, 2008; Paul Murphy / Eyewitness News: Crews spent the past two weeks, cleaning, sanitizing and, in some cases, upgrading the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control Shelter. The facility closed August 4 — after an illness spread — leading to the mass euthanasia of 172 dogs and cats. http://www.wwltv.com/topstories/stories/wwl081908mlshelter.13563047.html or http://snipurl.com/3i26m

Video: Watch the Story

Report to Tangipahoa Parish government concerning animal shelter controversy released to the public: 1:01 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 by Mike Sanders: http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/northshorenews/2008/08/report-to-tangipahoa-parish-go.html or http://snipurl.com/3i1vp

Investigative Report From Atty.Glen R. Galbraith PDF file: http://www.wwltv.com/terre1.pdf

Report explains killing of animals: 07:14 AM CDT on Tuesday, August 19, 2008: Associated Press: HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Multiple illnesses and a lack of quarantine space led to the August 4 euthanasia of at least 172 cats and dogs at the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control shelter. That’s according to a report released Monday. http://www.wwltv.com/topstories/stories/wwl081908cbanimal.11187bf4.html or http://snipurl.com/3hpt5

WWLTV News Report: Crowd gathers to protest mass euthanasia; Aug 11, 2008 … of animal lovers and activists gathered Monday to try to get answers as to why 176 animals were put to death at a Tangipahoa Parish animal shelter last week. http://www.wwltv.com/video/?z=y&nvid=271477

WWLTV Video: Crowd gathers to protest mass euthanasia; Aug 11, 2008 … of animal lovers and activists gathered Monday to try to get answers as to why 176 animals were put to death at a Tangipahoa Parish animal shelter last week. http://www.wwltv.com/video/?z=y&nvid=271893

On Yahoo Video: Crowd gathers to protest mass euthanasia

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=4226712&cl=9238583&src=news

WWLTV News Report: Sun. Morning with Dennis Woltering: Euthanasia; Aug 10, 2008; Many animal lovers on the Northshore are shocked that the Tangipahoa Animal Shelter euthanized 170 dogs and cats suspected of being infected with a potentially … http://www.wwltv.com/video/?z=y&nvid=271477

WWLTV Video: Sun. Morning with Dennis Woltering: Euthanasia; Aug 10, 2008; Many animal lovers on the Northshore are shocked that the Tangipahoa Animal Shelter euthanized 170 dogs and cats suspected of being infected with a potentially … http://www.wwltv.com/video/?z=y&nvid=271477

WWLTV News Report: Mass animal euthanasia triggers investigation; Aug 07, 2008; … The Humane Society of Louisiana is now launching an investigation of the Tangipahoa Animal Shelter after parish leaders ordered every animal in the shelter put … http://www.wwltv.com/topstories/stories/wwl080708mlshelter.24d2c3a6.html

WWLTV News Report: Mass animal euthanasia triggers investigation; Aug 07, 2008 (in search they listed this twice – they put the story in two different places; top story and local) … The Humane Society of Louisiana is now launching an investigation of the Tangipahoa Animal Shelter after parish leaders ordered every animal in the shelter put … http://www.wwltv.com/local/stories/wwl080708mlshelter.24d2c3a6.html

WWLTV Video: Mass euthanasia could have been averted; Aug 07, 2008; Mass euthanasia could have been averted. An mass euthanasia of 170 dogs and cats at the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter could been averted. http://www.wwltv.com/video/?z=y&nvid=270856

WWLTV Video: Ex-employees want animal shelter investigated; Aug 06, 2008; Ex-employees want animal shelter investigated. Following the mass euthanization of over 170 dogs and cats, some ex-employees of the … http://www.wwltv.com/video/?z=y&nvid=270582

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TPAC News on WDSU

WDSU News Article: Animal Shelter Reopening After Mass Euthanasia – 172 Animals Died At Shelter; Bryan Harris, WDSU.com Managing Editor: POSTED: 3:49 pm CDT August 19, 2008: UPDATED: 6:54 pm CDT August 19, 2008: NEW ORLEANS — The Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control facility is set to resume operations Wednesday, following an investigation of the recent mass euthanasia at the shelter. http://www.wdsu.com/news/17235453/detail.html or http://snipurl.com/3i2f0

WDSU News Video: Report Released In Mass Euthanasia

WDSU News Video: Report Released In Mass Euthanasia http://www.wdsu.com/video/17237502/index.html

WDSU News Article: Tangi Council OKs Humane Society Investigation: Aug 12, 2008; The Tangipahoa Parish Council has unanimously voted to accept an offer from the Humane Society of the United States to evaluate its animal control operations…. http://www.wdsu.com/news/17167907/detail.html

WDSU News Video: Shelter’s Mass Euthanasia Scrutinized; Aug 11, 2008; Video: http://www.wdsu.com/video/17163426/index.html

WDSU News Video: Witness: Animals Killed With Needle Through Heart; August 8, 2008 (Video with Mary Ann the witness there that day) http://www.wdsu.com/video/17138439/index.html

WDSU News Article: Shelter Employee Says Animals Euthanized Without Sedation; Aug 08, 2008; A woman who was at the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter when more than 170 animals were euthanized said she has new information on Friday. Mary… http://www.wdsu.com/news/17139429/detail.html

WDSU News Video: Watch: Former Shelter Director Questions Euthanasia; Aug 07, 2008; The former director of the Tangipahoa Animal Shelter has questions about why more than 100 animals were euthanized there. … Video: http://www.wdsu.com/video/17119160/index.html

WDSU News Article: Former Shelter Employees Outraged Over Mass Euthanasia; Aug 06, 2008; was put to sleep. Parish leaders said a disease spread throughout the shelter affecting more than 170 animals. The shelter is being disinfected and is preparing to start from scratch, officials said…. http://www.wdsu.com/news/17116918/detail.htm

WDSU News Video: Shelter Closed After Mass Euthanasia; Aug 06, 2008; Video: http://www.wdsu.com/video/17115451/index.html

WDSU News Article: 170 Animals Euthanized At Shelter; Aug 05, 2008; A viral outbreak that spread through a Southeast Louisiana animal shelter has led to the deaths of more than 170 animals, officials said. Watch The Story Animal… http://www.wdsu.com/news/17103322/detail.html

WDSU News Article: Shelter Virus Leads To 170 Animal Deaths; Aug 05, 2008; A viral outbreak that spread through an animal shelter in Louisiana has led to the deaths of more than 170 animals, officials said. Animal control officials… Article: http://www.wdsu.com/news/17104326/detail.html

WDSU News Video: Former Shelter Director Questions Euthanasia; Aug 07, 2008; Watch: Former Shelter Director Questions Euthanasia. The former director of the Tangipahoa Animal Shelter has questions about why more than 100 animals were euthanized there. … http://www.wdsu.com/video/17119160/index.html

WDSU News Video: 170 Animals Euthanized; Aug 5, 2008; http://www.wdsu.com/video/17104572/index.html

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TPAC News on HammondStar.com

News Reports

Animal Control reopens by Sylvia Schon: Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:56 AM CDT: The parish Animal Control Center reopened Wednesday morning with a lot of fresh paint, smiles and a confident new air. It was closed for more than two weeks after a disease outbreak among the animals, mass euthanasia and a storm of criticism from animal rights activists. http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/21/top_stories/9207.txt or http://snipurl.com/3ijpq

Animal Control remains closed By Sylvia Schon; Friday, August 15, 2008 9:27 AM CDT: The Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control facility in Hammond remains closed for normal activity, but arrangements have been made to deal with emergency calls. Virginia Baker, personnel director, said for now staff will respond to emergency calls only. http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/15/community/health/9505.txt or http://snipurl.com/3hkjd

Animal control provides invaluable service; Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:15 AM CDT: Dear Editor, I have read the complaints of animal rights activists and concerned citizens in our area, and I appreciate their attempt to keep checks and balances in order for the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control Center. However, I feel… http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/14/opinion/letters/9702.txt or http://snipurl.com/3h5yr

Director says Labs4Rescue does not buy animals: Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:08 AM CDT: Reports about the disease outbreak, euthanasia of animals and resulting investigations at Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control produced several responses Wednesday. Dr. Cathy Mahle, director of Labs4Rescue in Killingworth, Conn., said her nonprofit organization does not buy dogs. http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/14/community/community_news/0203.txt
or http://snipurl.com/3g7q4

Ex-staffer vows to continue rescues By Sylvia Schon; Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:08 AM CDT: Betsy Pittman, former parish Animal Control employee, said she will continue rescuing animals and trying to find them homes. http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/14/community/community_news/0202.txt
or http://snipurl.com/3g4yo

DEA eyes Animal Control’s drugs log; By Sylvia Schon; Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:10 AM CDT: http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/13/community/community_news/0204.txt

http://snipurl.com/3fs2s

Crowd protests animal killings; By Sylvia Schon; Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:45 AM CDT: AMITE – An angry and at times loud crowd of animal rights activists filled the Tangipahoa Parish Council chamber and part of the lobby Monday night. At one point, they began chanting “Recall, recall!” http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/12/top_stories/9214.txt

http://snipurl.com/3fnku

Killing vs. fixing; 4.8K – Aug. 10, 2008: Folks still call it “the animal shelter” even though, from the start, its purpose was “animal control.” The Daily Star was among those who led the crusade to get the operation started back in the 1990s, but even I didn’t … http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/10/9982.txt

Animal control before council; 4.0K – Aug. 10, 2008: AMITE – Animal lovers are expected to crowd the Tangipahoa Parish Council meeting Monday night to discuss the disease outbreak and resulting euthanasia of 172 abandoned animals last week at the parish Animal Control center. Councilman Ronnie Ban… http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/10/top_stories/9216.txt

Killing vs. fixing; Aug. 10, 2008: Folks still call it “the animal shelter” even though, from the start, its purpose was “animal control.” The Daily Star was among those who led the crusade to get the operation started back in the 1990s, but even I didn’t … http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/10/9982.txt

Humane chapter says some could have been saved; 7.6K – Aug. 8, 2008: Two investigations are being launched into the disease outbreak at the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control Center that led to the euthanization of more than 170 animals on Monday. Local attorney Glen Galbraith is interviewing facility employees on behal… http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/08/top_stories/9219.txt

Animal Control being scrubbed; 1.6K – Aug. 6, 2008: Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control may be closed another five days, Parish President Gordon Burgess said. Employees are decontaminating the facility and experts are trying to identify the disease outbreak that led to the euthanization of all the animal… http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/06/community/health/9509.txt

Animal Control quarantined; 1.7K – Aug. 5, 2008: A quarantine is in effect at Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control. “Due to a disease outbreak in the animal population at the shelter, it has become necessary to quarantine and totally decontaminate the entire premises to further insure the welfare… http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2008/08/05/community/health/9510.txt

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TPAC News on 2theadvocate.com

Inside Report for August 29, 2008 – Animal deaths stress human responsibility:By DEBRA LEMOINE: Advocate Florida parishes bureau: Published: Aug 29, 2008 UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.: The mass euthanasia at the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control shelter on Aug. 4 exposed multiple problems with controlling the unwanted pet population. First, it laid bare a major breakdown in the operations of the animal shelter. http://www.2theadvocate.com/columnists/insidereport/27644054.html or http://snipurl.com/3l030

Tangipahoa council to seek funds to build kennels for animal shelter: By JACQUELINE COCHRAN; Special to The Advocate; Published: Aug 26, 2008 – Page: 3B – UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.: AMITE — The Tangipahoa Parish Council on Monday unanimously agreed to seek funds to build additional kennels for the parish animal shelter. http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/27419199.html or http://snipurl.com/3jym6

Our Views: Shelter report disappointing: Advocate Opinion page: Published: Aug 21, 2008 – Page: 6B – UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.: We are appalled by the wholesale killing of at least 170 animals, sick and healthy alike, on Aug. 4 at a Tangipahoa Parish shelter. We also are disappointed that, so far, the incident remains very mysterious. http://www.2theadvocate.com/opinion/27210539.html or http://snipurl.com/3ik8b

Animal shelter reopens – Staff tries to recover after two-week shutdown: By DEBRA LEMOINE: Advocate Florida parishes bureau: Published: Aug 21, 2008 – Page: 1B – UPDATED: 12:05 a.m. HAMMOND — Mark Johnson recently moved to Hammond from Sedona, Ariz., and thought a cat would be a good addition to the two dogs and horse at his new home. Johnson was the first person to adopt a pet from the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control shelter when it reopened to the public at noon Wednesday. The facility had been closed since its entire animal population was euthanized on Aug. 4 because of an unknown disease. http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/27212224.html?showAll=y&c=y
or http://snipurl.com/3iker

Report explains killing of shelter animals – 2theadvocate.com: TANGIPAHOA: Report explains killing of shelter animals By DEBRA LEMOINE; Advocate Florida parishes bureau; Published: Aug 19, 2008 – Page: 1A – UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.: HAMMOND — Multiple illnesses and a lack of quarantine space led to the Aug. 4 euthanasia of at least 172 cats and dogs at the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control shelter, according to a report released Monday. Along with the report, parish officials announced the reopening of the shelter on Wednesday and several planned changes in its operation, including seeking a new director.
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/livingston_tangipahoa/27119829.html?index=1&c=y or http://snipurl.com/3hqof

Letter: Set state animal shelter regulations; Published: Aug 19, 2008 – Page: 6B – UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.: I was glad to see the investigation of the Tangipahoa Animal Control’s actions on the front page. Maybe people will wake up to what happens at all shelters every week. The shelter’s spokesperson stated that their purpose is (preventing) animal abuse, and population control, not adoption. http://www.2theadvocate.com/opinion/27118279.html or http://snipurl.com/3hqdm

Letter: Euthanasia at shelter angers reader* Published: Aug 18, 2008 – UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.: Upon reading the article under this headline, “Workers: Animal deaths needless,” I felt as though I had witnessed a scene from the crematory at Auschwitz. My question is: Was a veterinarian called in to confirm this outbreak of a “contagious, airborne virus”? http://www.2theadvocate.com/opinion/27077514.html or http://snipurl.com/3hgxr

2theadvocate News Video: Activists blast animal shelter; 08/12/08: More than 170 animals were euthanized last week at the Tangipahoa Parish shelter. http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/26863134.html

http://www.2theadvocate.com/wbrz/videos/26863134.html

Video Player Window: http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/08112008-82.html

2theadvocate News Report: Council OKs investigation by U.S. Humane Society By DEBRA LEMOINE Advocate Florida parishes bureau Published: Aug 12, 2008; UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.: AMITE — Facing hundreds of concerned residents, the Tangipahoa Parish Council unanimously voted Monday night to accept an offer from the Humane Society of the United States to evaluate its animal control operations. http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/26857094.html or http://snipurl.com/3fate
Find this article at: http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/26857094.html?showAll=y&c=y

Workers: Animal deaths needless; By DEBRA LEMOINE; Advocate Florida parishes bureau; Published: Aug 7, 2008 – Page: 1B – UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.: HAMMOND — When Besty Pittman walked into the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter on Tuesday morning, she was struck by the silence. The day before, on her day off, all of its scores of cats and dogs had been euthanized because of what parish officials described as an unknown, highly contagious, airborne virus. http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/suburban/26367149.html or http://snipurl.com/3fvlg

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TPAC News on WWL Radio Talk show http://wwl.com/pages/1050632.php?

Audio radio report (podcast/audio): The Spud Show with John “Spud” McConnell – 1:00 – Pet Owner Responsibility – Part 1; Aug 15, 2008:
Can we legislate pet ownership? Should it be law to spay and neuter your pet unless you are a breeder? Spud is joined by Jeff Dorson from the Humane Society of show more
Can we legislate pet ownership? Should it be law to spay and neuter your pet unless you are a breeder? Spud is joined by Jeff Dorson from the Humane Society of Louisiana and Anna Zorilla from LA SPCA. Published: Friday August 15, 2008 19:51:00 GMT; Series Link: http://wwl.com/pages/268207.php? Audio link: http://wwl.com/pages/1050632.php? or http://snipurl.com/3c2ok

Audio radio report (podcast/audio): First News – Rachel Sance and Betsy Pittman; Aug 11, 2008: SOME ARE CALLING FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE TANGIPAHOA ANIMAL SHELTER–170 CATS AND DOGS WERE EUTHENIZED–DOES THIS SIT RIGHT WITH YOU? http://wwl.everyzing.com/viewMedia.jsp?dedupe=1&res=306085462&index=6&col=en-aud-pod_wwl-ep&e=20641176&il=en&num=10&s=PZSID_0000994209;First+News&start=0&expand=true&match=query,channel&filter=0&y=0&x=0

Audio radio report (podcast/audio): The Spud Show with John “Spud” McConnell – Rachel Sance…Aug 06, 2008: OVER 100 DOS AND CATS EUTHENIZED ON THE NORTHSHORE-DID THEY DO THE RIGHT THING? http://wwl.everyzing.com/viewMedia.jsp?dedupe=1&res=306081373&index=10&col=en-aud-pod_wwl-ep&e=20603657&il=en&num=10&s=PZSID_0000981777;The+Spud+Show+with+John+%22Spud%22+McConnell&start=0&expand=true&match=query,channel&filter=0&y=0&x=0

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TPAC News on BestFriends.com http://www.network.bestfriends.org
Best Friends Network

Louisiana
Over 170 Animals Euthanized in Tangipahoa Shelter; August 6, 2008 : 7:44 PM: Action required so it does not happen again. by Patty Meehan, Best Friends Network Volunteer: On 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, Louisiana. http://www.network.bestfriends.org/louisiana/news/27817.html or http://snipurl.com/3cijt

Animals PTD via heartstick…; posted 08/29/06 kathy_g (note this is not a report/message on the TPAC killings but a message with info about Heartstick to euthanize) http://network.bestfriends.org/MessageBoards/TopicPopup.aspx?g=9fa3c16700624e91b552f6af6ae37970&t=4926

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TPAC News messages on Nola.com Animal Chat Forum http://www.nola.com/forums/animals/

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TPAC News on Youtube.com Videos

I think most of these videos were added by doggoneitu - http://www.youtube.com/user/doggoneitu

“animal shelter hammond” 12 video results found 8/12/2008 9:21:30 AM: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=animal+shelter+hammond&search_sort=video_date_uploaded or http://snipurl.com/3fawa

WWL covers Tangipahoa Council Meeting Animal Shelter

WWL Tangipahoa Parich Council Animal Shelter Slaughter

Tangipahoa Animal Shelter WWL Sunday part3

Tangipahoa Animal Shelter WWL Sunday part2

Tangipahoa Animal Shelter WWL Sunday editition

WDSU New Orleans Investegates BARBARIC DEATHS

WBRZ Invstegates Animal Shelter Killing

Tangipahoa Humane Society Interview

Louisiana Humane Society Interview

Shelter Workers Speak http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxC-4sldFbE

Former Animal Shelter Employees speak the TRUTH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If2GHqYWeZ0

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TPAC News on The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) website: http://www.hsus.org/

Press Release: The HSUS Responds to Mass Euthanasia at Louisiana Shelter; August 8, 2008
Responding to reports that all of the animals at the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter in Hammond, Louisiana were euthanized because of a disease outbreak, The Humane Society of the United States has offered to assist Parish officials wit… http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/hsus_responds_to_louisiana_shelter_euthanasia_080808.html or http://snipurl.com/3dhtx

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TPAC News on Bloody Tangipahoa continuing a long tradition of petty grudges and self-destructive vendettas http://bloodytangipahoa.wordpress.com/

little hope for reform of the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter by badger on August 15, 2008; Again, this blog’s main purpose is tracking what the local newspaper does not report, not specifically this animal shelter story. Some of the coverage is wearing on my patience. I wasn’t able to attend the parish council meeting on … http://bloodytangipahoa.wordpress.com/2008/08/15/little-hope-for-reform-of-the-tangipahoa-parish-animal-shelter/

standard use of heartstick and following paper trail of TPAC – Posted by badger on August 9, 2008

http://bloodytangipahoa.wordpress.com/2008/08/09/standard-use-of-heartstick-and-following-paper-trail-of-tpac/

comments on WDSU story on TPAC – Posted by badger on August 9, 2008

http://bloodytangipahoa.wordpress.com/2008/08/09/comments-on-wdsu-story-on-tpac/

Mass euthanasia in Tangipahoa shelter possibly driven by ego, not concern for epidemic – Posted by badger on August 8, 2008

http://bloodytangipahoa.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/mass-euthanasia-in-tangipahoa-shelter-possibly-driven-by-ego-not-concern-for-epidemic/

Tangipahoa officials circling the wagons in defending their buddies – Posted by badger on August 8, 2008 http://bloodytangipahoa.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/tangipahoa-officials-circling-the-wagons-in-defending-their-buddies/

Tangi Adopt a Rescue Blog – Posted by badger on August 7, 2008: http://bloodytangipahoa.wordpress.com/2008/08/07/tangi-adopt-a-rescue-blog/

gross mismanagement of Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter – Posted by badger on August 6, 2008 http://bloodytangipahoa.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/gross-mismanagement-of-tangipahoa-parish-animal-shelter/

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TPAC News on 995 FM http://www.995fm.com/

Report Addresses Animal Shelter Killings: Tuesday, August 19, 2008: http://www.995fm.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=135361&article=4116650
or http://snipurl.com/3i23r

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TPAC News on Tangipahoa Wire – Comprehensive News Feed for Tangipahoa, LA. http://www.topix.com/wire/city/tangipahoa-la or http://snipurl.com/3fbz2

Topix.com news report: Tangipahoa Council OKs Probe By Humane Society; Tuesday, August 12, 2008: Humane Society to review shelter operations in wake of euthanization of nearaly 170 dogs and cats – The Tangipahoa Parish Council has unanimously voted to accept an offer from the Humane Society of the United States to evaluate its animal control operations.

Besides the Humane Society evaluation, the parish government retained Hammond attorney Glen Galbraith to conduct an investigation.

Mary Ann Newcomb, a former kennel worker, has said she witnessed the veterinarian injecting sodium pentathol directly into the heart of the animals without sedation, a practice considered inhumane by some.
http://www.thenew995fm.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=135361&article=4083858 or http://snipurl.com/3fc06

Topix.com news report: Animal Control Center Euthanizes Over 170 Animals; Thursday Aug 7 | KLFY-TV Lafayette: A controversial decision by the Tangipahoa Parish President has resulted in the deaths of more than 170 dogs and cats. http://www.klfy.com/Global/story.asp?S=8805154

Topix.com news report: Mass euthanization at a Louisiana animal shelter upsets many; Thursday Aug 7 | KSLA-TV Shreveport
… Sance, former shelter employee. Sance is an animal lover by hobby and by trade. She’s a former employee of the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter, and recently went back as a volunteer when they were short staffed. But, her chance visit to the shelter … http://www.ksla.com/Global/story.asp?S=8802437

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TPAC News on Care2.com http://www.care2.com/

News story links: Search results for “tangipahoa” in All News Stories:

http://www.care2.com/news/search?search_term=tangipahoa

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TPAC News on The No Kill Blog Working to end the systematic killing of animals in U.S. shelters. http://nathanwinograd.blogspot.com/

Dubious Deals at HSUS – http://nathanwinograd.blogspot.com/2008/09/dubious-deals-at-hsus.html

Long Day’s Journey into Night The Growing Darkness at Tangipahoa; Tuesday, August 12, 2008: More evidence is emerging about the mass killing of shelter animals at the Tangipahoa Animal Shelter slaughterhouse.

You’re doin’ a heckuva job Wayne-y Saturday, August 9, 2008: The unnecessary slaughter of 170 animals, including those who were not sick, at Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter in the Hurricane Katrina-impacted Louisiana area this past week underscores the need for reform in what is clearly a broken U.S. system of sheltering based on neglect and overkill.

Desperately Seeking Wayne Pacelle Thursday, August 7, 2008: A Louisiana shelter, Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter, unnecessarily slaughtered almost every animal in its facility according to media reports. More than 170 dogs and cats lay dead, the victims of a mass killing after animals started getting sick because of the shelter’s own mismanagement.

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TPAC News on 225BatonRouge.com

Helter Shelter: Who’s responsible for Tangipahoa’s tragedy? August 13, 2008; By Adrian Hirsch: Pam Leavy hopes animal control supervisors across the nation take heed of the outrage that has erupted over last week’s euthanization of more than 170 animals at Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control. “There’s something really crooked going on here,” the Capital Area Animal Welfare Society volunteer maintains. “I’m glad it’s coming out and can be a model for animal control centers. It’s legal animal cruelty.” http://www.225batonrouge.com/blogs/unleashed/2008/aug/13/unleashed81308/
or http://snipurl.com/3g6b4

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TPAC News on Cat Channel http://www.catchannel.com

Viral Outbreak Spreads Among Cats, Dogs at Louisiana Shelter: Close to 200 animals euthanized; internal investigation underway. By Soraya Gutierrez Posted: August 11, 2008 2 a.m. EDT: Nearly 200 cats and dogs at an animal shelter in Hammond, La., were euthanized after a viral outbreak, officials said. http://www.catchannel.com/news/2008/08/11/viral-outbreak-spreads-among-cats-dogs-at-louisiana-shelter.aspx or http://snipurl.com/3hj8n

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TPAC News on WGNO

WGNO, LA – Report Explains Killing Of Shelter Animals: The Associated Press: August 19, 2008: Multiple illnesses and a lack of quarantine space led to the August 4 euthanasia of at least 172 cats and dogs at the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control shelter. That’s according to a report released Monday. http://abc26.trb.com/news/wgno-shelterreport081908,0,7597527.story
or http://snipurl.com/3i2dz

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TPAC News on Petfinder.com: http://blog.petfinder.com/petfinder/

Strangely no news on the killings at TPAC at all and I did email four different people at petfinder.com about the news. Also TPAC has animals posted on petfinder that were killed on August 4, 2008.

Please leave a comment below with any new report or video links that I may have missed on this TPAC news. Thank you!


Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter News

August 6, 2008

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…

Previous Stories:…

The Spud Show with John “Spud” McConnell – Rachel Sance and Anna Zorilla Aug 06, 2008
OVER 100 DOS AND CATS EUTHENIZED ON THE NORTHSHORE-DID THEY DO THE RIGHT THING?

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

Female Teacup Chihuahua Saved

[caption id="attachment_34" align="left" width="284" caption="MaleToy Poodle Saved"]Male Toy Poodle Saved[/caption]

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

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