Johannesburg SPCA’s Post

Reposting for greater visibility. The final chapter is the most important!

In case you missed the April 19th Dogs and Data call hosted by Shelter Animals Count and Pedigree Foundation, here are the key learnings for the first quarter of 2024: 🐶 Dog adoptions accounted for 53% of dog intakes in 2024, compared to 52% in 2019. 🐶 Dog return-to-owner outcomes have declined each year since 2019, from a high of 21% of total intakes in 2019 to 18% in 2024. 🐶 Dog transfer outcomes have decreased three percentage points, from 16% of total intakes to 13% of total intakes in 2024. 🐶 Dog non-live outcomes decreased from 9% of total intakes in 2019 to 6% of total intakes in 2021, and have been increasing since 2021, reaching the highest level in 2024, with 11% of total intakes resulting in a non-live outcome. Watch the recording and/or download the slide deck below. ⬇️

Remmi's List: New August Lineup! Ahsoka, Sharkbait, Iverson, Skippy, Jack, Winston, RoRo, and BeBe are all looking for a a little break from shelter life. Can you help? #RemmisList is a list of animals in our care who are in the biggest need of #shorttermfoster homes. Studies show that giving a dog or cat a break from the #shelter environment for even a night or two significantly reduces stress which helps to make them more adoptable in the long run. Remmi’s list is made up of our #dogsandcats here at the Angels of Assisi shelter who most need some time out of the #kennels. These animals are either #senior, #longtermresidents, in need of medical care, in dire need of a #mentalhealth break from the shelter, or all of the above. Our staff will even provide training on medication administration for our #specialneedsanimals. While the time in our shelter is temporary for all of its residents, Remmi’s list aims to highlight those who could use a vacation the most. If you’re interested in becoming a short-term foster parent to an animal on Remmi’s List, please contact foster@angelsofassisi.org. To view all of the #animals on the list, visit https://lnkd.in/gbMgX72G

Happy Monday! 😀 IT'S NATIONAL RESCUE DOG🐶 DAY! May 20th delivers hope, home and family to an unfortunate furry friend who is simply seeking love! It is horrific to understand that millions of animals, mostly dogs, are abandoned by their families. Many of these find their way to a shelter, and many more perish. Fending for themselves in the streets is unknown and often dangerous territory to navigate. Learning to survive is a difficult process that few achieve. Our local Animal Welfare and other Animal Shelters afford these abandoned animals an opportunity to survive by providing them with shelter, food and often medical care. HISTORY OF NATIONAL RESCUE DOG 🐶DAY: Originally founded by Lisa Wiehebrink, author and founder of "Tails That Teach", she created National Rescue Dog Day to help us all understand our connection to the animal kingdom. Teaching children the value of unconditional love, patience, empathy, and general kindness is the focus of her work. The objective is to teach our children how to become better adults and live better lives. After rescuing her dog Cooper🐕and several others, she came up with the concept for this holiday in 2009. According to the ASPCA, more than three million dogs enter shelters every year. Rescue dogs have the same capacity as any other dog to become your friend, family and helper. Fortunately, several rescue dogs are now recruited to become service dogs which assist people with disabilities. Service dogs help those with PTSD, anxiety and other mental issues. WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY: 🐶 Foster or Adopt a Shelter Dog! Visit your local shelter and speak with the attendants. They will be happy to assist you with making a great choice, 👩🦰 Volunteers are always needed! Have a heart for animals? From walks to cuddles shelter animals need to feel love and warmth just like anyone else. Check to see if there are opportunities to take them on a walk, or give them a bath....pitching in will be greatly appreciated! 📰 Spread the news! Post pictures of your visit and share with your friends. The more people who become aware of the needs the more dogs who will have the opportunity to find a forever home! 🏘 #dynamicpressurewashingandroofcleaning #homeowners #patio #driveway #siding #refresh #gutters #commercialbuildings #businesses #softwashing #decatur #madison #huntsville

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the legislation in December 2022, but the new law doesn't take effect until December 2024. Puppies, kittens and bunnies can no longer be sold in pet shops. December 31, 2024, is just around the corner. Has any major organization made a public statement about the well-being of animals that are unsold on this day, the last day of December? One year ago, I asked this question in the same forum just out of curiosity. If anybody has been putting a plan together and has not received a solid response, I shall ask the question again. Is anyone aware of any major organization or rescue organization? If our rescues and shelters are red-lining and beyond capacity, where will all the puppies, kittens, and rabbits in New York State end up? What is the plan to ensure the well-being of unsold dogs, kittens, puppies, and rabbits left in stores on December 31, and why has this plan not been made public so volunteers/fosters can offer to help? If our rescues and shelters are overflowing and beyond capacity, where will all the puppies, kittens, and rabbits in New York State end up? #pets #petrescue

Remmi's List: New May Lineup! #RemmisList is a list of animals in our care who are in the biggest need of #shorttermfoster homes. Studies show that giving a dog or cat a break from the #shelter environment for even a night or two significantly reduces stress which helps to make them more adoptable in the long run. Remmi’s list is made up of our #dogsandcats here at the Angels of Assisi shelter who most need some time out of the #kennels. These animals are either #senior, #longtermresidents, in need of medical care, in dire need of a #mentalhealth break from the shelter, or all of the above. Our staff will even provide training on medication administration for our #specialneedsanimals. While the time in our shelter is temporary for all of its residents, Remmi’s list aims to highlight those who could use a vacation the most. If you’re interested in becoming a short-term foster parent to an animal on Remmi’s List, please contact foster@angelsofassisi.org. To view all of the #animals on the list, visit https://lnkd.in/gbMgX72G

Thinking about adding a furry friend to your family? Consider adopting from an animal shelter. Here are some reasons why: 🐾 Save a Life: By adopting, you're giving a deserving animal a second chance at happiness. Every adoption helps reduce the number of animals in shelters and saves lives. 🐾 Unconditional Love: Shelter pets are incredibly grateful and loving. They have so much affection to give and often form deep bonds with their new families. 🐾 Variety of Choices: Whether you're looking for a playful puppy, a laid-back adult   cat, or a unique mix, shelters have a diverse selection of pets waiting for their 'furever'  Homes. 🐾 Support a Great Cause: Shelters are often run by dedicated volunteers and organisations. Your adoption helps support their mission and continue their crucial work. 🐾 Feel-Good Factor: There’s nothing quite like the joy of knowing you’ve made a positive  impact. Plus, many shelter pets are already trained and socialized. Ready to find your new best friend? Visit your local animal shelter and meet some amazing animals who are eager to join your family. Adopt, don’t shop! #PetstreamVet #AdoptDontShop #PetCare #foreverhome #savealife

I think all the animal rescues all over the world should link together as it would benefit all in adoptions. Though with the Feral Cat population, some of them want love, others won't. Just people need to learn to understand cat language including body & facial expressions. They all need to be TNR'd. The main ones to catch are the mother cats. Pet cats should also be Chipped & Snipped and not discarded as that's how you get feral cats. I know that there should be a theoretical test for potential adopters. Same with dogs. People who breed for money should stop, because they don't know what effects it'll have. That's why there's an oversupply of dogs in some shelters. Just think if a human could have a litter of babies every six months every year of her life, no-one would throw her away. Also think about how she'd feel. It's the same for cats, dogs, rabbits, rats and mice and any other animal that can have a litter.

💔💔 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐩. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 💔💔 🚨 Meet Brianna! 🚨Brianna is on the euthanasia list for 6/24/24. Your support can make a difference in their life. Let's come together to find Brianna a loving home, a rescue, or a foster to give them a chance at a new beginning. #SaveBrianna #AdoptDontShop 🐾 Pledges are crucial to attracting a rescue. Without fosters, rescues cannot intake animals. Sharing a post only takes a second. Refresh the page, share again. By sharing, you give a voice to a dog or cat in need. #pledges #shareapost #sharingsaveslives #betheirvoice Brianna Breed:Basenji Age: Young adult Gender: Female Size: Medium Shelter Information: BARC Animal Shelter 3200 Carr Street Houston, TX Shelter dog ID: A1948898 Contact: Phone: 832-395-9075 Name: Adoptions email: barcadoptions@houstontx.gov About Brianna: BRIANNA- ID # A1948898 6/18 Stray | Basenji Mix | Female | 1Y | 35lbs | HW- 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 We were not able to meet her. If you are looking for more information please reach out to BARC. If you want to help meet animals, please reach out to us! 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀: 6/19: When approaching kennel , dog began growling and looking up with whale eyes. after opening the kennel door she pancaked to the ground still low growling and trying to avoid the leash.Once I finally placed the leash on her she walked on a tight leash to new kennel. showed no interest in treats BARC takes in 16,000 dogs a year. This dog is designated CODE RED. Code Red pets are at immediate risk to be killed the following day, are the highest priority, and in urgent need for foster or rescue assistance. Act quickly if you can help this dog. This dog's status can change at any time.

Remmi's List: New March Lineup! #RemmisList is a list of animals in our care who are in the biggest need of #shorttermfoster homes. Studies show that giving a dog or cat a break from the #shelter environment for even a night or two significantly reduces stress which helps to make them more adoptable in the long run. Remmi’s list is made up of our #dogsandcats here at the Angels of Assisi shelter who most need some time out of the #kennels. These animals are either #senior, #longtermresidents, in need of medical care, in dire need of a #mentalhealth break from the shelter, or all of the above. Our staff will even provide training on medication administration for our #specialneedsanimals. While the time in our shelter is temporary for all of its residents, Remmi’s list aims to highlight those who could use a vacation the most. If you’re interested in becoming a short-term foster parent to an animal on Remmi’s List, please contact foster@angelsofassisi.org. To view all of the #animals on the list, visit https://lnkd.in/gbMgX72G