It’s National Animal Shelter Reform Week. Why do we need reform in so many of our nation's shelters? Here are a few examples. New York: An outside investigation into the practices at the Niagara Co SPCA revealed: The techs were killing conscious pets via heartstick, using a drug called Rompun first which caused the pets … Continue reading Why We Need Shelter Reform
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Discussion: Why is Reform Needed at Your Local Shelter?
It's National Animal Shelter Reform Week although on this blog, that's every week. Why is reform needed in the overwhelming majority of our taxpayer funded shelters? The answer is: Because directors and staff are not doing their jobs to shelter pets but instead are killing them. I regularly hear excuses from directors, shelter staff, volunteers … Continue reading Discussion: Why is Reform Needed at Your Local Shelter?
National Animal Shelter Reform Week: CAPA Could Have Saved Ace
Many readers have been following the story of Ace - a Pitbull picked up by Detroit Animal Control (DAC) on November 4. Ace was named after the hardware store where he was found. The owner of the store thought that calling AC was the right thing to do to help Ace. He did not realize … Continue reading National Animal Shelter Reform Week: CAPA Could Have Saved Ace
National Animal Shelter Reform Week: Why NC Needs CAPA
In 2010, Surry Co Animal Control in NC took in 3933 pets and killed 3548 of them. That's a kill rate of 90%. The cost to taxpayers per animal handled was $119. Surry Co charges $100 for dogs and $90 for cats (vaccines and neuter surgery included). The median household income in Surry Co in … Continue reading National Animal Shelter Reform Week: Why NC Needs CAPA
National Animal Shelter Reform Week: Why TN Needs CAPA
The No Kill Advocacy Center designates this week as National Animal Shelter Reform Week. While pet advocates have long worked with their local pounds in hopes of winning the hearts and minds of public employees responsible for needless pet killing, the results have fallen short of expectations. In too many cases, those responsible for the … Continue reading National Animal Shelter Reform Week: Why TN Needs CAPA
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?
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