One of the Floyd Co AC shelter's stated goals is: To provide unwanted, sick or injured animals with humane euthanasia, according them dignity and respect during that act. The GA shelter recently expelled their volunteers who had been helping to save lives. Even though the volunteers helped reduce the number of pets killed at the … Continue reading 1145 Pets at GA Shelter Killed with Drug Dosage Based on a Guess
Month: November 2010
Abuse Allegations at Town Shelter in Hempstead, NY
I appreciate that shelter volunteers and co-workers are in a difficult position when it comes to reporting animal neglect and abuse within the shelter. One person may witness another kicking a pet for example, but feel helpless to do anything about it for fear of being marked as a "troublemaker" and possibly retaliated against by … Continue reading Abuse Allegations at Town Shelter in Hempstead, NY
The Audacity of Hope
It's National Animal Shelter Reform Week. These dogs are at my local "We kill our friend every day" shelter. I want to effect change for them. Why are you working towards reform? Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them. ~ His … Continue reading The Audacity of Hope
Protection for Chicken Pluckers but Not for Whistleblowers?
In Featherville, the locals really love their chickens. In fact, the town funds a chicken sanctuary and hired Mr. John Smith to run the place. Mr. Smith gets help from some of the townspeople who enjoy volunteering their time to take care of the chickens. But all is not well. Someone has been plucking the … Continue reading Protection for Chicken Pluckers but Not for Whistleblowers?
Hey Jerks – A Little Help Here?
The Memphis Dog Rescue Examiner wants to alert us that the Tipton Co Animal Shelter in TN is overflowing with pets and help from the public is desperately needed to save lives. Good opener. And then - WHAM - we get pelted with a barrage of frown: This shelter has to euthanize at least twice … Continue reading Hey Jerks – A Little Help Here?
Treat on the Internets
In conjunction with National Animal Shelter Reform Week, the Atlanta Animal Welfare Examiner reports on last quarter's statistics from a GA shelter: In the months of July through September 2010, the Carroll County Animal Shelter took in 902 cats, and killed 904. Yes, you read that correctly. It is not a typo. *** Ripley, a … Continue reading Treat on the Internets
National Animal Shelter Reform Week
The No Kill Advocacy Center launched National Animal Shelter Reform Week this week in direct response to HSUS's National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. Inga Fricke of HSUS: “A shelter is a safe haven for animals, and a great place to adopt a new family pet. Shelters also provide critical services like investigating cruelty and neglect, … Continue reading National Animal Shelter Reform Week
NC Shelter Has “Too Much Fun”
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control has been on my watch list since they killed a family's two Pitbulls by "mistake" earlier this year and then told the owner, “No one knows what happened”. Prior to that, they had assisted in hauling 127 Pitbulls in Wilkes Co to their deaths at the hands of HSUS. This … Continue reading NC Shelter Has “Too Much Fun”
You Must Weigh at Least THIS MUCH to Survive
Which of the following would you think might be factors in determining whether a shelter allows an impounded kitten to live? Veterinary assessment of health Ability to eat without human assistance Available space at the shelter Available space in the shelter's foster home network Potential for owner redemption or adoption If you are an ACO … Continue reading You Must Weigh at Least THIS MUCH to Survive
Choice
The killing of friendly, healthy/treatable pets in animal shelters is a matter of choice. Every community's shelter chooses whether to stick with last century's "catch and kill" philosophy or embrace this century's No Kill Equation. By choosing to cling to outdated ideas and debunked myths such as "pet overpopulation" and "killing is a kindness", shelters … Continue reading Choice
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