Cruelty To Animals In America

Many animals throughout the world that go homeless, yet many more die in animal shelters because these facilities become overwhelmed. Humans buy animals from animal shelters and then return them within a matter of time, because they no longer want to take on the responsibility of taking care of them. Most animal shelters have a policy that if the workers can not find a home for the animals within 72 hours from the time they are brought in, they have to euthanize them, or “put them down” (Akita Rescue Mid Atlantic Coast 26-27). Unless the shelters have enough space, or the animal is a breed that a lot of people desire, the end result is to usually put down the animal. Every year, a total of nearly 7.6

Since being involved in a dog rescue organization, I’ve learned a lot about how an animal control shelter works. They are not just people who will take your dog if they get out of the yard. They are animal lovers who try their best to educate the community pet population control and help homeless pets find a new home. I sat down with a friend of mine who I met through the animal rescue group with both volunteer with to find out more about a day in the life of a shelter worker.

The facility has not had to euthanize a healthy dog due to lack of space for several years. Programs have been developed such as the “special needs fund,” which allows for expensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and adoption for many dogs who may not of had that opportunity in previous years. However, cats provide additional challenges due to overpopulation issues. Last year approximately 800 treatable-rehabilitable/manageable cats had to be euthanized. However, programs such as the trap/neuter/release program, foster care in private homes, PetSmart and veterinary clinic housing/adoptions, and free cat adoption incentives greatly reduced the overwhelming difficulties with housing/adopting cats (Nebraska Humane Society, 2014).

With nearly 3,000 adoptions each year the Longmont Humane Society in Longmont, Colorado is a magnificent animal shelter to adopt from, however, behind the scenes is a completely different story. The Longmont Humane Society has an overwhelming environment, dangerous situations, and emotionally draining events. As a result, this shelter negatively impacts the physical and emotional well-being of it’s employees.

Imagine being a staff member or a volunteer at an animal shelter. Imagine watching day in and day out as animals passed through your doors, the unmistakeable scent of desolation and grief filling the room like a tidal wave. Imagine standing in front of the donation jar, counting the measly offerings, and hoping they added up to at least five dollars. Ravalli County should do more to encourage adoption of impounded animals, and supply more resources for, the Bitterroot Humane Association. The BItterroot Humane Association is our local “pound” that takes in lost, abandoned, abused, or unwanted companions. They provide pet owners with an outlet should they ever not be able to take care of their animals. Then, these pets are placed back into loving homes, making everyone happy. With a limited budget, they have to care for many, many animals. The Bitterroot Humane Association does not give animals a “time limit” for being put down. Some shelters in Missoula, for example, euthanize their residents if they do not find homes soon enough. Many animals at the kill shelters are very loving and sweet, and deserve a little more time to adjust. At no kill shelters, such as the Bitterroot Humane Association, they are not put down. Several of the dogs and cats have been there for a long time, which is definitely hard on them. Finally, the humane association also helps other animals in

Animal shelters, giving hope to a weak life, giving hope to a soul not able to save themselves from torture and heartache. Thanks to animal shelters like the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) over 1.4 million dogs now have a healthy place to call home. There are between three and five thousand animal shelters in the United States, with an annual intake of five to seven million animals. There are a lot of step that an animal shelter must take before putting an animal up for adoption. The actions and reactions of the animal, allergies, and overall well being and treatment to heal and protect from then on.

With nearly 3,000 adoptions each year the Longmont Humane Society in Longmont, Colorado is a magnificent shelter to adopt from, however, the shelter’s employees face countless activities each day that are detrimental to their health. The Longmont Humane Society has an overwhelming environment, dangerous situations, and emotionally draining events. As a result, this shelter negatively impacts the physical and emotional well being of it’s employees.

Imagine being a dog that couldn’t get into the shelters because there wasn’t enough room and then freezing to death. Or, imagine if you did get into the shelters, but you got put down with euthanasia. Many dogs have this happen to them. For example, “Each year, approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized,” as stated in “Shelter Intake and Surrender,” from ASPCA. This shows that there are a lot of bad things that happen to animals at shelters for many different reasons.

Animals admitted into the animal shelter will be care by licensed veterinarians; we will give the animals’ medical treatment and will treat them for external and internal parasites, vaccinations, micro chipped, spayed or neuter. Money collected from donor programs, general donations, grants and fundraising events will pay for these

The Animal Humane Association mission is to “To engage the hearts, hands and minds of the community to help animals.” Even with thoughtful and helpful volunteers, saving animals takes the capital. On average twenty thousand pets come through the doors of the Animal Humane Association looking for care, vaccines, and forever homes. The Animal Humane Association use seventy-four percent of their profits to provide for animals in need, while the other twenty-six percent goes to the organizing and management of the foundation. Oftentimes seventy percent of profits is just not enough money to provide a stable and quality home for the thousands of pets that come through the Animal Humane Association ; thus we have decided to help this mission-driven charity gain some assets in order to keep the number of pets who live and die on the streets low.

Animal abuse is frowned upon in America. However, we haven’t any right to say something like this, as it happens all the time right under our noses, specifically on our dinner plates. From Chickens, Ducks, and Geese to Cows, Pigs, and Sheep They all suffer from abuse every day. It is sickening to know that the food I eat has come from an animal who was not grown with care and had been fed a diet that does not register within its normal eating habits. It is disturbing to see animals being raised to be so heavy that they cannot support their own bodies and collapse under their own weight. It is assumed that the animals we eat are properly cared for, when in reality this is not the case. While the farms we imagine to be bright and idealistic

Animal shelters are facilities “devoted to the temporary housing and care of homeless and unwanted pets” (Spector). They are the only places that willingly take care of these animals and find them loving homes. There have always been people dedicating themselves to protecting animals, but not with shelters as organized, professional, and successful as today. With about 165 million dogs and cats living in homes, twenty percent of them came from animal shelters (Winograd xi).

Have you ever wanted donate to a local human society because you are tired of seeing sad dog commercials? Well, I have the answer. Donate to the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS), there is one in Waukesha. It began in 1965. If you donate, it will help the animals get food and find a home. The society takes care of them and gives them shots and/or sprays them if they need to. It is only 26 minutes away and 14.4 miles away from Muskego. HAWS is also a no kill shelter. All of the animals stay till they get home.

Approximately 6 to 8 million animals are handled by animal shelters in the U.S. each year. Even though some are reclaimed or adopted, nearly 4 million unwanted dogs and cats are left with nowhere to go. Animal shelters cannot humanely house and support all these animals until their natural deaths. They would be forced to live in cramped cages or kennels for years, lonely and stressed, and other animals would have to be turned away because there would be no room for them. Trying to build enough animal shelters to keep up with the endless stream of homeless animals is like putting a bandage on a gunshot wound. Turning unwanted animals loose to roam the streets is not a humane option, either. If they don’t starve, freeze, get hit by a car, or

As you enter gracefully through the double doors, the generous people greet you with a welcoming smile. Everyday, these caring people make an effort to nourish these precious animals that have been abandoned or lost. The way the caretakers voices plead you to adopt an animal makes your heart shatter like glass breaking since there are numerous animals that need adoring homes. With a friendly handshake and a sweet hello, the warm hearted people will introduce and show you to all the pleasant furry friends at the shelter. Everyone at this shelter shows emotion and affection towards all the animals by constantly playing and talking in that cute baby voice. Many people volunteer because they feel sick as a dog by the cruel actions, such as abandoning or beating, that others do that makes the innocent animals end up in the shelter. The vet mumbles soothing words to relax and maintain some of the injured or sick animals at all times making it pleasing for others that are watching. Without the staff or volunteer workers, the shelter wouldn't be the