Cofounded National Animal Control Association Mike Burgwin, 87, founding president of the National Animal Control Association, died on March 23, 2016 at his home in Hoodsport, Washington, “after complications from surgery several weeks earlier,” former NACA president Eric Blow told ANIMALS 24-7. Elaborated Burgwin’s granddaughters Kahlen and Chelsea on a GoFundMe memorial page, “On February […]
North Carolina ends gassing
Once the most common fate of pound animals, carbon monoxide gassing is now nearly history RALEIGH, North Carolina––The last dogs and cats in North Carolina to be killed in animal shelter gas chambers died as anonymously toward the end of February 2015 as most of the 21 million or thereabouts before them. Gassing dogs […]
Multnomah County animal control director Mike Oswald to retire after 37 years
“Whenever I needed to know what was going on across the country, I could always contact you.” I am writing to let you know that I have announced my intention to retire from Multnomah County. My last day of work will be April 30, 2015. It has been a pleasure to have worked with you […]