Author Archives: Hannah Sentenac

Ridiculous Pit Bull Ban Proposal Pulled in Broward; Submit Your Cute Pibble Pics

So thanks to the ignorant chatter of one Barbara Sharief (vice mayor of the Broward County Commission) there was a lot of talk recently about introducing a pit bull ban in Miami’s neighbor to the north. This was wrong for more reasons … Continue reading

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No Kill Starts at Home: Adopt, Foster or Volunteer for the Holidays

The business of saving lives starts with us – with the animal-loving members of any given community. We’ve seen that No Kill is achievable in cities large and small – rural, urban and suburban – wealthy, middle-class and poor. But … Continue reading

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Michael Vick Confirms He Has a Dog

After much speculation, Michael Vick has admitted that he once again owns a dog. Despite his claims of treating “all of God’s creatures with kindness and respect”, this is a man who tortured and murdered innocent dogs with his own … Continue reading

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Michael Vick – Dog Owner?

In a story that sent a cold chill down my spine – there’s speculation that notorious animal abuser Michael Vick might once again own a dog. Vick Tweeted a picture of he and his daughter working in the kitchen, and … Continue reading

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Julie Bank to Step Down as Executive Director of NYC’s ACC

Big news out of NYC today: the ACC’s infamous director, Julie Banks, is officially stepping down. The much-maligned leader of one of the nation’s most notorious shelters is resigning for “family reasons”, according to the Department of Health press release, … Continue reading

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Fashion Tails Pairs Models & Adoptables to Save Lives

The No Kill movement is based largely on creativity. It’s through the inspired, bold, creative efforts of animal lovers that we can end the killing of 3-4 million homeless pets every year in the U.S. New ideas save lives. Case in … Continue reading

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Stockton Animal Shelter Investigated for Illegal Killings; Public Shouldn’t Expect to Hear Results

It appears Pat Claerbout is still up to her old tricks – IE, the illegal killing of lost and homeless pets. Everywhere this woman goes, accusations of unlawful slaughter follow. For those who are unfamiliar, Claerbout is director of the … Continue reading

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Massive NYC ACC Protest Planned for September 8

As most of you know, New York City’s Animal Care and Control remains one of the nation’s worst offenders when it comes to their treatment of homeless animals. Advocates like Urgent Death Row Dogs, Stewie to the Rescue and the … Continue reading

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Even the HSUS Supports Saving Miami-Dade’s Pitties

My stance on the Humane Society of the United States is no secret. They’ve been a bane on the No Kill movement, a staunch supporter of abusive, high kill shelters, and frankly, 99% of the time they send steam shooting … Continue reading

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Get Out the Vote on August 14 to Save Miami Dade’s Pitties

Judgment day is almost upon us. On August 14, Miami voters will take to the polls and decide whether to lift a decades-long death sentence for “pit bull type dogs”. For almost 25 years, these dogs have been subject to … Continue reading

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