ASPCA’s Post

Many well-intentioned people see an unfamiliar cat outdoors and automatically assume the animal is homeless—and needs to come to your shelter pronto! But that’s not always in the cat’s (or your shelter’s) best interests. Help guide people through the steps they should take when they come across an unfamiliar cat: Download the fact sheet at https://bit.ly/3taVS8a. 🐱 ⁣ #LostCat #CommunityCats #FactSheet

Very helpful fact sheet!

We’ve been asked if we think people who are homeless should be allowed to have pets Some people experiencing poverty and some with abundant financial means, we assure you, people who are unsheltered take as good care of their animal family members as anyone else. But we always observe that those who are homeless , we typically see an even stronger bond, as their animals are often their sole companion, motivation, hope, and protection. We see devotion, and the animal’s health and nutrition being put first. There are exceptions where animals are neglected or mistreated, and these cases occur at every socioeconomic status . Does every animal deserve to be spoiled? Yes. But remember, animals don’t care how expensive their beds or toys are, they care about how much love they get from you, and they care about being fed and safe. Regardless of how you feel about homelessness, don’t let your love of animals feed prejudice. The human animal bond cannot and should not only be for the wealthy. In this day and age, many of us are one crisis away from being homeless. Being sheltered and having family and friends to fall back on is a privilege. So instead of categorizing by quality of shelter, let’s support animals and their loving people in every setting. Everyone deserves access to care. Animals are family. #bekindtoeverykind #petsarefamilytoo

4 Paws 4 Rescue could not function without the love, dedication, and care of their foster homes, especially since they do not have a shelter or boarding facility. Help them in their quest, and learn more about fostering here: https://lnkd.in/g5f7E5aE

Here is the sad reality of dog shelters; they need to euthanize for space. It's a sad fact that people need to understand. Why are we blaming shelters? WE are the one's to blame! If they have room for 100 dogs, and they have 150, what do you actually think is going to be the solution? The only immediate solution is that you build them a larger facility. Shelters would not be necessary, except for us. **the irresponsible owners dumping their dogs **backyard breeders **people that don't spay and neuter their animals. **everyone but the shelter So, either build them a larger building, or go and spend time with these dogs. Volunteer, or you are part of the problem.

🐾 Exciting News! 🐾 For many experiencing homelessness, their pets are a crucial source of companionship and comfort. However, accessing veterinary care and pet-friendly accommodations can be extremely challenging while living on the streets. That's why StreetLink , StreetVet & Street Paws are joining forces to ensure the wellbeing of both homeless individuals living on the streets and their animal companions. Together, we can ensure that no person or pet is left behind on the path out of homelessness and towards stability. For more information on how to get involved or to learn about reporting rough sleeping effectively, please visit thestreetlink.org.uk . #HomelessPets #PetRescue

🐾 Ahwatukee, let’s make a difference together! 🐶 The rise in abandoned dogs near the 202 exits is a pressing issue in our community. As responsible neighbors, we must address this crisis with compassion and action. Understanding the Issue: Unethical breeding practices and soaring housing costs have led to a surge in abandoned dogs. Maricopa County shelters, already overwhelmed, struggle with space limitations, resulting in difficult decisions. This statewide crisis demands our attention and action. Your Role Matters: Ahwatukee is known for its caring community. By fostering a dog, you save a life and provide a loving environment during a critical time. Benefits of Fostering: 🏠 Provide temporary shelter and prevent euthanasia. ❤️ Experience emotional rewards and make a lasting impact. 🛋️ Receive support from rescues covering expenses. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d4ttRnbw Together, we can change lives. Reach out today and become a foster parent to a dog in need. #AhwatukeeCommunity #DogFostering #SaveLives #AnimalRescue #CommunitySupport #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #FosterPets #EndPetAbandonment #CompassionInAction

Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (H.O.P.E.) is a not-for-profit organization of animal lovers from Saratoga and surrounding counties who are dedicated to assisting animals whose owners have passed away or can no longer keep them. Some of the pets are surrendered directly to H.O.P.E. but others come from various local rescues or shelters which are at capacity. Many are senior dogs and cats or have special needs. H.O.P.E. gives these homeless pets a second chance for a wonderful life; to be part of a family, to be a therapy pet or just to be someone’s best friend. The goal of H.O.P.E. is to find suitable adopters who will provide these pets with a lifelong commitment of love and care.

I absolutely support your comments about this post. Those “keyboard warriors” have quite a lot to say and little to no action behind their words. For those of us who work in open admission shelters, most often there is no worse outcome than euthanasia and that sacred, end of life act is carried out with a heavy heart each time regardless of circumstances. Advocates of the “no-kill” movement cleverly advocate for saving every animal’s life through gaslighting techniques painted to advertise to the lifesaving rescues they have performed. Don’t get me wrong- there are rescues out there who identify as “no-kill” and perform amazing work helping animals. But a vast majority of those advocate leaders work for or support companies that are not obligated open admission shelters. Instead, they are allowed to cherry pick the animals that come into their care and bash other open admission shelter who are just trying to do their best with what they have. To back this up, the best funded open admission shelters receive approximately 1% of a city’s or county’s overall budget and a greater majority of city or county funded open admission shelters receive approximately 0.5% of general funds. Let’s imagine the reality of an open admission shelter: Animal Protection Officers seize 80 cats from a hoarding house. Regardless of the health of the cats, they are required to intake each an every one of them. Now imagine that 50% of them have an incurable disease or are simply too sick to recover and so half of them have to be euthanized while the other 40 cats recover and are adopted out. Based on that statistic alone, that shelter then has a 50% live release rate which would be admonished among the no-kill advocates. That’s insane. It would be a great relief to see the public foster or adopt more shelter animals and those “no-kill” advocates financially contribute to amen a change they desire to see in live release rates. To simplify what I said, they need to put their money where their mouth is instead of demanding change with no funds or resources to back that change we all desire. What is more distressing is that there are no statistics for those companies that turn away animals in desperate need of veterinary care or sheltering such as Best Friends Animal Society. Open admission shelters are required to intake any animal for any reason regardless of their health status or ownership with no surrender fee. Animal welfare workers and advocates have too many other battles to fight and shouldn’t be arguing and creating rifts amongst each other. We all have a common goal in mind: to save as many animals as possible. It isn’t just about how many lives we safe; it’s also how we get there that matters.