Substantial drop in shelter animal euthanasia in the USA
Best Friends Animal Society reported a 44.5% drop between 2019 and 2020 of euthanized shelter cats and dogs from 625,000 to 347,000.
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600 rescue cats and dogs in a Hercules C-130 plane in historic flight
The charities involved have shipped 600 rescue cats and dogs from Hawaiian animal shelters in a Hercules C-130 plane to the US mainland in an historic operation. This is a really good photograph of cats on the tarmac at an … Continue reading →
American communities step up to help animal shelters but the future is precarious
ANIMAL SHELTERS USA – CORONAVIRUS EFFECT – OPINION: There is a clear message emanating from the Internet about animal shelters in America and there are two aspects to it. One is positive and one is negative. During the coronavirus pandemic, … Continue reading →
North American animal shelters are in difficulties
The online news regarding animal shelters in North America indicates quite severe difficulties are being encountered by some of them due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are some examples. Canada The Globe and Mail online website reports from Canada and … Continue reading →
Colorado law designed to ensure high standard, ‘socially conscious’ animal shelters
I like this law which is currently going through the Colorado legislature. Not everyone does who is involved in debating it but it appeals to me. I particularly like the concept of setting standards which create “socially conscious shelters”. I … Continue reading →
Take all the best methods from American animal shelters and make them obligatory through law
Nathan Winograd, who in my opinion, is probably America’s greatest animal advocate, certainly in respect of animal shelters and companion animals, has drafted a framework legislation called the Companion Animal Protection Act (CAPA) which can be used by any legislative … Continue reading →
Louisiana animal shelter stripped of medical supplies by burglars
Pointe Coupee Animal Shelter was recently burgled and the thieves took all their medical supplies along with most of their dog food and treats. All their vaccinations, syringes and antibiotics were taken. In addition other items taken include dishwashing liquid … Continue reading →
San Francisco: conflicting ideas about how to deal with feral cat moms and their kittens
In San Francisco there has been a change in policy on how to manage feral cat moms and their kittens which has lead to disagreement and discussion.
Continue reading →Animal shelter air conditioning is a matter of life and death
Hey, is Campbell County, Tennessee always this hot in summer? I am not sure but the temperature inside certain parts of Campbell County Animal Center reached 91 degrees Farenheit on Wednesday and as consequence it was intolerable and perhaps life … Continue reading →
The First Amendment and Animal Shelters
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution as enacted by the federal statute 1983 (42 USC 1983) grants irrevocable rights of freedom of speech to both shelter volunteers working at animal shelters and the public visiting them. Volunteers at … Continue reading →