Animal Control

fawnmolson · #1 09-25-2009, 07:49 PM

I was at animal care and control in my city today and they have it posted on a white board how many dogs have been owner surrendered, picked up strays, adopted, owner found, and euthanized. In the month of August they euthanized more than 1200 animals. That was heart breaking to me. I was informed that the humane society is no-kill so they are selective about the animals they take (i.e. no strays). I just couldn't believe that number. I loved the idea of rescue before seeing that, but after seeing it I just don't think I could ever get a puppy again (not that we will be getting anymore dogs anytime soon)...but how heart breaking; I wish people were more responsible so that didn't have to happen, and I wish there were more no-kill shelters out there! So, kudos to all of you who have adopted or rescued dogs out there, we can all make a difference even if it is only one dog at a time!

Mader · #2 09-26-2009, 07:03 AM

Don't be fooled, a no-kill shelter simply sends there dogs they can't place to the Animal control and have them KILL them, then everyone is hard on the local Animal Control.

We don't have jails for dogs, there are bad dogs and good dogs and too many dogs. Limits are reached and there is nothing else to do.

I thought all these humane and rescue groups that are spaying and neutering was supposed to help this issue?

It also bothers me that one of our NO-Kill shelters in my area will actually bring dogs in from out of state, and I know there are dogs right her at our local animal control that need homes. A lot depends on the color and breed of the dogs.

How sad it is...

Claudia807 · #3 09-28-2009, 11:31 AM

Marylou, you are so right. My local shelter (which does not work with rescue) brought in a bunch of dogs from out of state,saying that they had more applicants than dogs. Yeah, right. Every rescue in the state has a waiting list of dogs needing to come into rescue and no foster homes open. Wisconsin is full of homeless dogs, just like every state is.

Regarding no-kill shelters, I think this is one of those things that's sometimes better in theory than in practice. I know a lot of people dislike Sue Sternberg, but I saw a show she did about no-kill shelters and in some extreme cases, these shelters are stuck with unadoptable dogs that stay forever. They showed footage of dogs circling endlessly in their kennels, having lost their minds after being in there for years. And it's true that the no-kill shelters fill up and the overflow dogs are sent to animal control where euthanasia is often the only answer. It's a sad state of affairs any way you look at it . . .

EAO76 · #4 09-28-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Claudia807

Regarding no-kill shelters, I think this is one of those things that's sometimes better in theory than in practice. I know a lot of people dislike Sue Sternberg, but I saw a show she did about no-kill shelters and in some extreme cases, these shelters are stuck with unadoptable dogs that stay forever. They showed footage of dogs circling endlessly in their kennels, having lost their minds after being in there for years. And it's true that the no-kill shelters fill up and the overflow dogs are sent to animal control where euthanasia is often the only answer. It's a sad state of affairs any way you look at it . . .

This is so true. I am a volunteer at two boxer rescues & used to volunteer at my local SPCA. I am a true dog lover and will do almost anything for dogs. However, I believe that in some cases euthanizing is more kind than “no kill”. Some “no kills” do it right (for example Best Friends is AMAZING!) but others are nothing more then glorified animal hoarders. As Claudia wrote some dogs literally go crazy in a shelter environment and if there are no resources (foster homes or networking with another group) then its much more kind to put the dog to sleep rather then let him suffer.

The problem is so much bigger then what people realize. I hope anyone reading this will be encouraged to rescue your next pet, tell everyone that you know to rescue, spay & neuter your animals, and volunteer with your local shelter or rescue group.

kayboxer · #5 09-28-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by EAO76

This is so true. I am a volunteer at two boxer rescues & used to volunteer at my local SPCA. I am a true dog lover and will do almost anything for dogs. However, I believe that in some cases euthanizing is more kind than “no kill”. Some “no kills” do it right (for example Best Friends is AMAZING!) but others are nothing more then glorified animal hoarders. As Claudia wrote some dogs literally go crazy in a shelter environment and if there are no resources (foster homes or networking with another group) then its much more kind to put the dog to sleep rather then let him suffer.

The problem is so much bigger then what people realize. I hope anyone reading this will be encouraged to rescue your next pet, tell everyone that you know to rescue, spay & neuter your animals, and volunteer with your local shelter or rescue group.

You are right on the money and said that well.