The IRE Resource Center is a major research library containing more than 23,250 investigative stories — both print and broadcast. These stories are searchable online or by contacting the Resource Center directly (573-882-3364 or rescntr@ire.org) where a researcher can help you pinpoint what you need. Browse or search the tipsheet section of our library below. Stories are not available for download but can be easily ordered by contacting the Resource Center:
Search results for "dogs and cats" ...
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Colorado Humane Society
"Using informed sources and dozens of hours of hidden camera investigating, the 7 News investigative team uncovered fraud, mismanagement, a lack of fiscal accountability, a failure to follow sate laws and inadequate and improper care" of animals at the Colorado Humane Society.
Tags: animal cruelty; humane society; fraud; state government; whistleblower; hidden camera; euthanasia; cat; dog; pet; donations; federal regulations; vaccines
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Death by the Pound
The rate at which the San Antonio city pound kills cats and dogs is high as compared to other larger cities. In spite of this the city has not being doing anything to increase the rate of adoption. While reporting about this story, Lisa Sandburg also found that the pound staffers were keeping and killing the animals in an inhumane manner.
Tags: dogs and cats; euthanasia of animals; San Antonio city pound; adoption of animals; inhumane killing of animals
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Disposable Lives
"Tens of thousands of unwanted dogs and cats are killed in public shelters in the Inland empire. Before they meet that fate, many of them roam the streets as strays, creating public health and safety problems and lowering the quality of life for everyone. Although the problems begin with irresponsible pet owners, public officials also bear some of the blame, for not taking action.
Tags: shelters; animals; humane society
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House of Horrors
This story investigates an animal shelter which was rampantly killing dogs and cats in their care. The director of the shelter was the main cause of these killings. The reporter found that the shelter had a low adoption record and killed nearly 80 percent of the animals that were kept there. County officials though on the other hand maintain that these allegations against the shelter were baseless.
Tags: None
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No-Kill Shelter?
Fox 8 WGHP investigates an animal rescue shelter's claim that it takes care of pets until they are adopted. The reporters unveil an ugly scheme: While the public donates $50 per pet to have it offered for adoption, the kennel sends the majority of the animals straight to the county shelter for euthanasia. The investigation exposes wrongdoing by Ann Banks, director of the Banks Animal Rescue Kennel and former sheriff's employee. After the broadcast Banks was arrested on animal cruelty charges.
Tags: TAPE; TRANSCRIPT; FOI; BARK; cats; dogs; undercover investigations; hidden camera
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Destined to Die
An Indianapolis Star investigation into the city animal care reveals a stunning picture: thousands of animals are being killed every year, stray cats and dogs do not receive adequate veterinary care, and while the euthanasia rates are dropping in other communities, they are rising in Indianapolis. The city and the Humane society officials resist proposals that could save animals. "While the killing continues, the Humane Society sits on a huge pot of money that makes the charity one of the wealthiest of its size in the country," the Star reports.
Tags: pet adoption; charity; shelters; spay-neuter clinics; animal welfare; CAR; FOI requests; FOIA; euthanasia; sterilization
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In Need of Shelter
The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star looks at the state of local animal shelters, revealing a system "riddled with problems." The newspaper found that many shelters have been "repeatedly cited for failing to meet state standards, yet inspectors have no power to force the pounds to comply. This has resulted in high euthanasia rates and animals existing in sub-standard conditions.
Tags: animal shelters; abuse; dogs; cats
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Toy Story
A Dateline investigation of gift shops revealed that some toy figurines sold in America are covered with domestic dog or cat fur. "We discovered the toys were made in China, and that a loophole in the US Customs law allowed their importation. We found that some US importers knew the items were made with cat or dog fur, and sough to hide that fact from the public."
Tags: TAPE TRANSCRIPT; trade; toys; dogs; cat; US Customs; China; importation
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Victim's of Fashion
Dateline and the Humane Society of the United States found coats trimmed with "Mongolia Dog Fur" at Burlington Coat Factory stores right here in America. D-N-A testing confirmed the trim was canine. In addition, Dateline found that federal laws are ineffective in regulating the import of dog and cat fur to the United States.