Digging Deeper: Animal Shelter Complaints

[Brenda Hixenbaugh]

dog lover 4 u wrote:

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Low cost spay and neuter will not interest those who chain an animal in their yard all of it's life. They think of the dog as nothing and have more interest in drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. It's a matter of being responsible....too many people are the polar opposite.

Yes that would seem to be the answer, but getting people off their duffs to do it, now there is part if the problem. When people get pets they should make it mandatoy, by law that they have to get these babies fixed or they will be arrested, fined , and serve jail time with no suspended sentenca allowed! Obiously tta large portion of pet owners are totally irresponsible so there is only a mandatory law to impliment ASP.

[Brenda Hixenbaugh]

skinwalker wrote:

If you witness animal abuse or neglect, please contact your local humane society, animal shelter, or animal control agency immediately. In most areas, those agencies have the authority to enforce state and local laws related to animals and the capability to investigate and resolve these situations. They rely on concerned citizens to be their eyes and ears in the community and to report animal suffering. You can choose to remain anonymous, although giving your name to your humane agency will enable that group to follow up with you when necessary.
These dedicated agencies have the important job of ensuring that animals in their jurisdiction receive proper food, water, and shelter, and are protected from abandonment and cruel treatment. The prevention of cruelty to animals represents the core mission of many local animal care organizations. Investigation requests can come from members of the community or other law enforcement agencies.

Yes that is their job, but unfortunately they don't aalways do their jobs.

[Jenna]

I work for a shelter in South Dakota. I cannot beleive any shelter could go this low. They should be embarrassed and should all face criminal charges. Just remember that not all shelters are like that. Its these bad people that give the rest of us a bad rap!

[Brenda Hixenbaugh]

Jenna wrote:

I work for a shelter in South Dakota. I cannot beleive any shelter could go this low. They should be embarrassed and should all face criminal charges. Just remember that not all shelters are like that. Its these bad people that give the rest of us a bad rap!

Yes I know. There are a great many wonderful people out there that do care about these innocent little creatures and to them I give my respect and admiration. Thank you one and all and keep up the good work. Hopefully we all can make each and every shelter a No Kill facility, that is run with warmth and humanity, for there are many just like the one in Memphis,Tn. Shamefull. Have a good day, be safe :)

[Dan]

They say "don't judge a book by its cover" but I'd say this guy bucks the old adage ... he just LOOKS like an irresponsible dumbass -- I'm glad he's gone!