Buffalo Animal Shelter Is Slaughtering Dogs en Masse

After pledging "shelter" reforms while campaigning for a full term, Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon is MIA.

The Scoop New York is a website and newsletter covering the movement for a true no-kill New York State, from BUF to BK. NYC ACC KILLS, published by TSNY, enumerates and memorializes adoptable cats and dogs who were exterminated by Animal Care Centers of New York City.

Note: This post, originally due to publish last Friday, was delayed due to tech issues. Unfortunately it’s as relevant now as it was then. Please read (and share!) accordingly. Best. — BA

Buffalo Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon. Buffalo Animal Shelter extermination log grab, photos of dogs living in waste via Spectrum News. Top headline grab: WBEN. Bottom headline grab: Spectrum News. BAS sign: Google. Photo illustration: The Scoop New York

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It’s September 22, 2025. This is The Weekly Poop.

This week, we’re back in Buffalo, where dogs at the city animal “shelter” continue to suffer and die from systemic neglect and abuse while local politicians do nothing but talk as Albany does even less.