Sharon Kay asked:


Several large animal welfare organizations are working with animal shelters

and rescues around the country to build a solid base upon which other

shelters and rescues can work toward creating a “no-kill” nation.

Maddie’s Fund has developed a plan and is providing funding to coalitions of

shelters and rescues to assist them in joining the “no-kill” movement.

Animal control agencies, traditional shelters, and adoption guarantee

organizations are all encouraged by Maddie’s Fund to combine talents and

resources to end the killing of healthy and treatable dogs and cats within the next 10 years.

Over the years there have been many definitions of “no-kill” shelters.

Animal welfare organizations around the country are now moving closer to

agreement on a universal definition.

“No-kill” does not mean animals are never euthanized by the shelter. If an

animal is determined untreatable or non-rehabilitatable after a battery of

tests and often a committee decision, the animal will be humanely euthanized

to end its suffering. These animals are considered to be unadoptable due to

serious chronic health problems or signs of behavioral or temperamental

defects that would be considered a safety risk.

Most animals will be considered adoptable and will be placed into the

adoption guaranteed category. Adoption guaranteed animals may leave the

shelter to go to their forever home, move into a foster home for further

socialization, transfer to a breed rescue, or be adopted as a service dog

for law enforcement, handicap assistance, or therapy work.

Most “no-kill” shelters are nonprofit organizations that are not associated

with any government agency. These shelters operate on donations, fund

raising, and grant funding. Adoption fees often cover the expenses of the

daily care of the animals in the shelter. “No-kill” shelters often rely on

the help of volunteers who are much more likely to assist a shelter where

the animals are much more likely to be adopted and not euthanized.

Aside from finding homes for healthy, adoptable animals, “no-kill” shelters

work diligently to reduce the number of homeless animals. This is done by

reducing the number of stray animals in a community by strongly encouraging

pet owners to have their animals spayed or neutered. Financial assistance

is often offered to elderly and low income citizens. All animals that leave

a “no-kill” shelter are spayed or neutered.

Education and assistance are also provided to pet owners that have pets with

behavioral problems. In most cases the problem can be resolved and the

animal kept in the home.

With more specified plans and a shared goal, an adoption guarantee nation

may become a reality within the next 10 years. This effort will require the

assistance of the general public by becoming more responsible pet owners.

The key to reaching a manageable number of homeless animals is having all

companion dogs and cats spayed or neutered.



Jordan

Markella M. asked:


Attention to all desperate men out there. Are you having trouble attracting women in your sexual life? Then go buy a cat! Cats are known to be extremely smart animals. They are known to drive all the negative energy away, they are very clean, sensitive, independent and of course they can help you impress most women.

Recent surveys proved that men who love animals, especially cats and men who own a cat have more chances on getting a date. A leading United Kingdom animal welfare society surveyed thousands of women and guess what! An astonishing 90% of them said that men who love and own a cat are more sensitive and more nice than the men who don’t have cats.

Maybe these women thought that if a man cares about his kitties then chances are that he will care for a woman and for children. Women see cats as children or babies while men see cats as friends. Women clearly stated they could be easily attracted to such a sensitive and caring man. That is a good reason why you should go out and get a cat. They are real female magnets!

Just don’t forget that in order to get a cat you must be a pet lover and really know how to treat the animal right. If you don’t like animals then you’d better not try this. For example a lot of people are allergic to cats. Others just can’t train their cats. Don’t just get a cat if you are unsure how to train her.

But if you are a pet lover and desperate about attracting women then use your cat. Train your cat so that he/she behaves well. Then invite a woman to your place for dinner or a coffee. Clean your apartment or house, cook some dinner if possible. Put your dating skills in action too. Any woman would be impressed.



Zach

Frankie asked:


If you are opposed to BSL, siezure and destruction of pets including, but certainly not limited to Akita’s, GSD’s, Ridgebacks and Staffordshire Bull Terriers -

Please email these 3 addresses:
cllr_kevin.humphreys@dublincity.ie
minister@environ.ie
johngormley@eircom.net

and voice your disgust on the situation of siezure and destruction of pets in Dublin Council estates, and ridiculous restrictions of 11 breeds of dog throughout the country.
Americans, Britains, whatever you are, please oppose this!

Also you can include something about the TERRIBLE state of animal welfare here. The small County of Wexford kills more dogs each year than the city of London, Scotland and Wales combined! Yes, a small place kills more dogs than a city and 2 whole countries combined!
The number of cats killed is unrecordable.

If You oppose, please email them. And to make this a question - what do you think of this?

Are you opposed?

Thanks.
Will we end up muzzling everything like the oppressed slave in this photo? -

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part1/images/1iron0147b.jpg

Harley

meglin ! asked:


I love animals. Since I was little, I’ve made the decision to dedicate my life to them and improving their lives. Since volunteering at a local animal shelter, I’m completely disgusted by the things some people do to their animals. And because I live by the philosophy of ‘If you don’t like something, change it’: I have started asking myself: How can I change this madness?

One idea was working as an animal rights or an animal welfare lawyer. I know they exist. There are about 20 different fields they cover from bite victims, cruelty, animal custody issues, and so much more. I feel that I’d be able to be the voice for the animals and give them what they deserve.

My question is: Realistically, how good of a dream is this? What is it like being a lawyer? Is it boring? Will animal welfare lawyers make as much as regular lawyers?

I want to do something I enjoy while making a difference in the world. And, of course, I want to be successful woman and make a good living.

How can I prepare for this career while still in high school? What are some other careers if this one doesn’t seem good? What are your opinions? What can you tell me about the career?

If it makes a difference… I’m a 15 year old sophomore in Arizona, have a 4.1 GPA, volunteer at the United State’s 2nd largest animal shelter every Saturday as an adoptions counselor, and have been interested in law for a while. I just always consider it to be boring and I never thought that the fields would interest me… until I found that animal welfare law existed.

Thank you.

Walter

Carousel asked:


think it’s okay to eat eggs. The poultry industry is the worst for animal cruelty. I’m not a vegetarian, but I do know about farming methods. A laying chicken, yes a very young bird spends most of it’s life in a cage it can’t turn round in. Before they reach adulthood they are worn out, yet people come on here telling us they don’t want to eat meat because of animal cruelty, but dairy produce & eggs are okay.
Many people have beliefs about what is right and what is wrong and I will never say to them they are wrong, even though my opinion differs from theirs, but if you are really concerned about animal welfare then do some research into the subject
The Dairy fairy;
I studied agriculture and animal husbandry after leaving school. I am very aware of the difference between animal welfare and animal rights. I think my career in agriculture qualifies me to ask this question. Many others I know in the industry are concerned about battery farming.
Rohak;
I don’t agree with you. Any farmer in business to make a living treats his stock to make the most profit unless it is a hobby.
Jessie;
You are totally wrong about the dairy industry. You have read too much disinformation. There are some pedigree herds around the country. Go look for yourself.

Shayla

bobofchicago69 asked:


hi ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE my dog needs help I’m low on cash at this time , my dog patty is 10 yo Doberman and she has a spine problem i think the neck area Veda bray 4 / at this time she is at hill Chester in hillside IL

what I need to ask is , i need a place 24 hr. ware thy can take care of her and i can make payments she may need surgery soon

bob Greco 708 743 6070 e mail bobofchicago69@yahoo.com please help

Taylor

dipper asked:


Do you know the history and the definition of them?

Thank you

So it is birds and some mammals are not protected.

Now to find why and the history..
Thanks for your time.

Bruce

Reika GSD asked:


What is the difference between “animal rights” and “animal welfare”?

I most certainly know the disparity….but do you? Do you believe it’s of any importance to know the difference between the two phrases?

Armando

amvexed asked:


I am really keen to go into animal welfare work, but most positions require a qualification in zoology/biology/animal science (I have a degree in Environmental Engineering). My hope is to further my studies in applied animal behaviour and welfare, but even this requires relevant educational background or work experience (work not easily obtained with no relevant qualifications). I am caught in a catch 22 situation. I cannot say that I havent been warned, but I insist on giving it a go nonetheless as this is what I’m passionate about. I live in Malaysia where there is an abundance of wildlife conservation activities, and yet ironically not so many career opportunities in animal welfare. I have a cushy job that I’m willing to give up in a heartbeat for such an opportunity. Help! Any ideas?

Casey

rspcahorror asked:


please please if anyone has been involved in building a case against a organisation who are very well known and have a very good public image let me know how you went about it /what the implications are legally basically any help you can give me !!

Douglas