Nathan Winograd

Nathan Winograd

Dogs are being neglected, abused, and killed by those tasked with protecting them

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Nathan Winograd
Jul 10, 2026
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In other news: Celebrating America. The battles to save Bruce and Thunder. Do you have what it takes to save lives? Indianapolis “shelter” that is supposed to protect dogs from neglect neglects and kills dog. K-9 officer who is supposed to care for dogs allegedly neglects and kills them instead. Sheriff: Animal control officer put live puppies in incinerator. What dogs need vs. what they get in animal “shelters.” Anti-Animals 24-7. Another week, another pet food recall. My apologies and a clarification.

These are some of the stories making headlines in animal protection:

Celebrating America

Despite its flaws, the United States remains a global beacon of hope due to its unique convergence of free-market capitalism, democracy, and Enlightenment values. America’s capitalistic framework drives both moral and technological progress by empowering entrepreneurs to innovate humane alternatives to products that harm animals, eventually rendering cruel traditional practices socially and economically obsolete. Ultimately, the modern animal advocacy movement is not a rejection of American ideals, but an enduring extension of the Declaration of Independence’s foundational promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all.


The battles to save Bruce and Thunder

Bruce

It is not right to kill an animal who has an appropriate and safe environment for them and others. Bruce — described by the very agency seeking his destruction as a “model citizen” — and Thunder, who has developed a positive relationship with some of his kennel attendants, deserve an opportunity for life and happiness.


Do you have what it takes to save lives?

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Beanie Baby is available for adoption and waiting for you at the Humane Society of Boone County.

The following communities are looking for someone to run their animal shelters:

  • Boone County, IN.

  • Wake County, NC.

The successful candidates with a “can do” attitude, a passion for saving lives, and a commitment to getting results will have the community’s support.


Indianapolis “shelter” neglects and kills dog

Despite temperatures in the 90s and numerous warnings about a massive heat dome that would bake parts of the country, Indianapolis Animal Care & Control left Stitch, a dog, outside in direct sun, ignoring procedures allegedly put in place to minimize heat stress. Stitch is now dead. This is not only grossly irresponsible, it is illegal.

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