Case Study: Capital Area Humane Society

The research done on the Bartholomew County Humane Society, was completed for having a better understanding of their mission for the community and to find out any problems they might have or are encountering currently. The research done, consisted viewing their home page online, studying their financial reports, statistics on animals and shelters, and finally an interview between the manager of the BCHS organization and a local newspaper writer.

On 09/11/16 at 5:57pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 841 Crevis Lane on a possible nuisance dog; dog still at large, threat to safety. I arrived at the location and spoke to complainant John Haywood. Mr. Haywood stated that he was going to his vehicle to put his daughter car set in when the neighbor’s dog came from behind him and started growling and barking at him. Mr. Haywood ran into the garage to get away. He contacted Franklin County Animal Care and Control due to the dog being previously designated dangerous. Mr. Haywood recorded the dog loose near his vehicle. I advised Mr. Haywood if he know if the dog was still loose, Mr. Haywood was unsure. I advised him I will need to check with the dog owners to make sure the dog has return home and I will return to talk to him.

On 06/20/17 at 1:50pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was patrolling the 2100 Block of Lynbridge Drive when I saw a brindle/white pit bull running loose in the area. I took pictures of the dog loose. I exited my vehicle and chase the pit bull to the backyard of a fence in house. I placed a leash on the pit bull and put her in my vehicle. The pit bull had no identifying tags to indicate ownership. I transported the dog to the Franklin County Animal Shelter (FCACC). Dog owner Devon Gordon redeemed the dog on 06/24/17. Ms. Gordon did not show proof of dog license or vaccinations. I issued Ms. Gordon violations for failure to license, failure to vaccinate and failure to control her dog name Baby.

On 05/08/18, at approximately 10:56am, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to 4514 Starrett Court on a dangerous or vicious dog investigation (dog owner owner's address). I arrived on scene at approximately 11:25am. I met with victim Syed Naque, who stated he was outside his resident when a medium size dog (black) came up from behind him and bit him on his right thigh. Mr. Naque stated the dog continue to come at him in a aggressive manner even after he went inside the house, the dog would charged the side door. A next door neighbor had to get the dog to leave the area. Mr. Naque stated the dog owner did come over to apologize in regards to the incident. I explained Mr. Naque

On 10/03/17, at approximately 7:35am, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to the area of 5232 Freedom Ridge Drive on a dog at large, patrol only. I arrived in the area and saw a pit bull (brown/white) matching the description of the dog running loose at the above listed address. I stopped my vehicle and proceeded to check the address where the dog was at. The pit bull was tied up at that location. At that moment a unknown female came outside and headed towards her car. I pulled up and asked if the pit bull belong to her. She stated that her son who resides at that location is holding the pit bull for a friend, but that the friend left without indicating what to do with the pit

The American Humane Association is a non-profit organization. Since 1877 the American Humane Association has been protecting children, pets and farm animals from abuse and neglect. There had been several organizations the existed before but none of them had a unified voice to promote the humane movement. Finally 27 humane organizations from 10 different states joined together to combine their strength and unite their missions. The first task for the newly found organization was to end the inhumane treatment of farm animals and the deplorable conditions they were kept in.

On 11/22/16, at 4:02pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to the 600 block of Bedford Ave on dog at large patrol only. I arrived in the area and saw two dogs, one a small mix breed black and white and a tan and white pit bull, in the front of 681 Bedford Ave. I exited my vehicle and slowly approached the house. I knocked on the dog. Dog owner Robin Holmes-Muhammad answered the door. I asked if the two dogs on her porch belong to her, she stated that they did. I advised Ms. Holmes-Muhammad that we received a complaint that the dogs were running loose. Ms. Holmes-Muhammad apologized and took both dogs inside the house. Ms. Holmes-Muhammad stated that the tan/white pit bull does not really belong to her it was on her front porch

The natural disaster we are going to focus is flooding. Laredo Animal Protective Society also known as LAPS, is an organization that helps protect many pets that are abandoned. With the support of LAPS, dogs and cats are able to be treated with care and love. Our class will be partnering with LAPS organization and we will be focusing on how we can help in case of a natural disaster.

On 11/07/16 at 4:48pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 2237 Marshrun Court on a dog at large, possible owner known. I arrived at the location and a saw a dog laying on the ground at that address. I exited my vehicle and the dog charge at me, as I was returning to my vehicle an unknown female individual came out of the house. I waved her down and pointed at the dog and she gain control of the dog and placed the dog in the house. I approached the house and advised her that there was a complaint in regards to the dog running loose. The female individual stated that the dog must have gotten out of the backyard. I asked who owned the dog; the female individual stated her mother did. I asked if her mother was home, she stated

On 01/28/18 at approximately 12:39pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to the area of 3625 Shoreline Drive, on a dog at large, patrol only. I arrived on scene at approximately 1:03pm. Prior to arriving at the above location and unknown female flagged me down and stated the dog that is loose caused her dog to break loose from her chain. After speaking to the unknown female I continued to the above location, where I saw a Mastiff (Brindle) loose in that general area. I took pictures of the dog loose. I exited my vehicle and tried the approach the Mastiff but the Mastiff took off running. I following the Mastiff to 5558 Newport Court, where the Mastiff went to the back of that

Christian was dispatched to 491 Townsend Ave on a follow-up on the previous incident. I arrived at the location and spoke to Demawn L. Henry (keeper) who resided at the above stated location. Mr. Henry stated that his sister owned the two pit bulls that was involved in the incident. Due to the incident Mr. Henry sister picked the pit bulls up and took them with her. Mr. Henry was unsure what his sister did with the pit bulls. I asked to speak to Mr. Henry sister, he stated she was at work until 7pm. Mr. Henry was not taking ownership/responsibility of the pit bulls, stating that his sister just dropped the pit bulls off at his house without him knowing. I informed Mr. Henry that due to the pit bulls coming from his house that he is considered of the keeper of the pit bulls. Mr. Henry informed me that he was not, I asked Mr. Henry why didn't he contact FCACC to come pick up the pit bulls. Mr. Henry stated he was not aware the pit bulls was in or at his house. I asked to see Mr. Henry identification, he complied. I took a picture of Mr. Henry identification. I provided Mr. Henry with my contact information and request that he pass the information on to his sister to have her contact FCCACC to resolve the situation. I cleared from the location at approximately

On 09/03/16 at 5:15pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 3580 Whisper Creek Drive, on a dog on dog or cat attack, owner known. I arrived at the location and spoke to complainant Honora Wright. Ms. Wright stated that early that day, she was outside unloading her car. Ms. Wright dog was outside with her trying using the . Ms. Wright noticed two dogs unleashed near her house, she commanded her dog to go inside. As her dog was moving towards the house, a Mastiff and a Labrador mix came towards her dog. The Mastiff bit down on her dog towards the back of her dog’s neck. The Mastiff refused to let go until the dog owner came. The second dog only growled at Ms. Wright dog. Ms. Wright wrote out a statement of facts in regards to

The Greenhill Humane Society is facing two serious problems that are luck of volunteer stuffs and necessity of more donations. Recently, the animals, which are in Greenhill Humane Society, are rapidly increased. Therefore, it needs more volunteer stuffs that can take care animals. Also, because of many animals, Greenhill Humane Society needs to more donations, such as cash, foods, toys, and beds for animals. Researches are very important to solve these issues because there are many animals’ humane organizations have same issues too. Therefore, researches help to make new PR plan which may solve Greenhill Humane Society’s

On 07/07/17, at 3:20pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was requested to the lobby of Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) on an injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog. I arrived in the lobby and met dog owner Jackie Kirksey. I asked Ms. Kirksey what transpired; she stated that she and her daughter just adopted a Mastiff Mix name Willie from FCACC today. Ms. Kirksey took the Willie home where she introduced him to her son and next door neighbor without incident. Ms. Kirksey husband Ken Kirksey came home. As he entered the kitchen area where the Willie was sitting, Mr. Kirksey pet Willie on his head without incident, as Mr. Kirksey moved away Willie lunged at him biting him on his left index finger. Mr. and Ms. Kirksey went to

Introduction: I remembered how throughout my life I respected and admired people that tried to help animals in need. I remembered how I felt when I saw first-hand the result of abuse. I remembered how I wanted to help those poor animals that were being treated so cruelly. And for all that I remembered, I decided that the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) was the interest group I felt strongly for and chose to research.