Letter to the Editor: The Odds and Ends of Haven Humane Society

What has happened to Haven Humane Society? For over a decade, I had the opportunity to be a part of the organization when it was dedicated to animal welfare combined with sound, succe$$ful business practices.  It is odd that things…

Update: Norm Ryan Guilty On All Five Counts

Update: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at 11:29 a.m.

An impassive Norm Ryan heard the jury return verdicts of guilty on all five felony counts against him shortly after 11 a.m. today.

The jury had deliberated about six hours before reaching its…

Former Haven Humane CEO Norm Ryan Back to Court - and Drawing Board

Former Haven Humane Society CEO Norm Ryan is back in court Friday for arraignment.

After months of waiting, rescheduling and motions hearings, a Jan. 30 preliminary hearing (like a mini-trial, to see how the evidence plays out) resulted in his having to go…

Haven Humane Society: Hell in a handbasket - Part 2

How could such unbelievable events happen at Haven Humane Society of Redding?

• This flier advertised an organizational meeting at Haven Humane Society for dog weight-pulling enthusiasts. To watch an example of dog weight-pulling, click on this YouTube video that shows the event practiced elsewhere in…

4 charities to get leftover Rutledge campaign cash

The leftovers from Dave Rutledge’s 2006 Redding City Council campaign — $11,543.23 — will go to four north state charities.

Good News Rescue Mission, People of Progress, Haven Humane and Northern Valley Catholic Social Service will share the cash, Rutledge said…

Something stinks at Haven Humane

Consider the video linked below a preface to the story series you’ll read here in the next few days about Haven Humane Society.

“Picking God,” by the RyanMountainBoys, seems the perfect way to introduce this bizarre chapter.

Meet Norm Ryan. In the…