Sentences with phrase «animal sheltering industry»

Rescuers and volunteers witness mismanagement, abuse and killing which the No Kill movement, over the last decade in particular, has exposed as rife within the American animal sheltering industry.

The dirty little secret of the animal sheltering industry in the United States is finally out.

And The Bark magazine calls him «the voice of America's displaced pets and the conscience of the animal sheltering industry.»

Redemption won five book awards and redefined the animal shelter industry nationwide.

At this time there is no recognized authority that defines terms for the animal shelter industry, and there are several different methods of calculating the live release rate that are in use.

Not exact matches

Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), a leading companion animal advocacy group representing pet owners and pet care professionals, called for federal and state authorities to address the practices of 86 rescues and shelters uncovered by a Washington Post report.

While these animals languish in shelters, a lucrative nationwide industry has been built around the breeding and selling of purebred puppies.

If you are thinking of welcoming a new furry companion into your life, the best thing you could possibly do is adopt a shelter animal — a decision which could potentially save their life — rather than giving your money to the commercial puppy breeding industry.

Formulated exclusively for the Animal Health Industry and recommended by prudent vets, holisitc vets, groomers, top breeders, animal shelters, kennels and 1000's of dog owners as an effective replacement to one - spot flea and tick treatments like Frontline, Advantage and other spot drop pet medications that compromise some pets immune systems and have been shown to promote dry skin, itching sensations, erratic behavior, convulsions, illness and premature death in someAnimal Health Industry and recommended by prudent vets, holisitc vets, groomers, top breeders, animal shelters, kennels and 1000's of dog owners as an effective replacement to one - spot flea and tick treatments like Frontline, Advantage and other spot drop pet medications that compromise some pets immune systems and have been shown to promote dry skin, itching sensations, erratic behavior, convulsions, illness and premature death in someanimal shelters, kennels and 1000's of dog owners as an effective replacement to one - spot flea and tick treatments like Frontline, Advantage and other spot drop pet medications that compromise some pets immune systems and have been shown to promote dry skin, itching sensations, erratic behavior, convulsions, illness and premature death in some pets.

Conclusion) It is past time for the media, ignorant consumers, and legislators to educate themselves about and address the true nature of failure of responsibility and pet retention instead of blindly accepting intentional misrepresentations perpetuated by the Animal Rights Groups and Shelter Industry.

1) Not all «breeders» are created equal, though the Animal Rights extremists and shelter industry would like to paint that picture.

Zoos, industry and university research laboratories, veterinary schools, emergency clinics, oncology clinics, animal industry nutrition research, animal shelters, and commercial animal operations provide a variety of other opportunities.

Most dog - industry spokespeople — veterinarians, humane shelters, animal charities — have bought into the sentimental, but anti-scientific tropes promoted by pit bull advocates.

Practicing procedures on shelter animals is legal and follows industry standards, the university says.

With this campaign, they asking animal lovers to unite against the cruel breeding industry, take legislative action, and advocate for local shelters, rescues, and responsible breeders by informing the public about the problems with pet stores and online puppy sales.

In the animal industry context, a «no kill» ethic is opposed to killing within the animal and pet industries for convenience by pet owners, vets, pounds and shelters.

Most animal advocates and people who simply are researching puppies know that supporting irresponsible breeders or puppy mills propagates that industry further, which eventually fills shelters, contributes to animal abuse, hoarding, and neglect.

Laurie McCannon, Director at NEAS, said, «It was really common for almost all animals sent to the pound back in the day to be euthanized, so we are glad that the industry has changed and most shelters are now on the same page.»

The «Save Rate» is the calculation of animals that leave our shelter alive divided by our total intake, as is the industry best practice.

Future plans include education and certification for pet industry professionals such as trainers and groomers, along with animal shelters.

Outreach field services to assist shelters with implementation of industry best practices regarding animal health and welfare and provision of disease outbreak diagnosis, response, and prevention strategies

Dr. Kate Hurley's passion for shelter animals is evidenced by her considerable professional experience in this industry.

When I think of companion animals, I think of reducing euthanasia and addressing this terrible tragedy of 3 and a half or 4 million dogs and cats killed in shelters, but then also look at the industries that are exploiting dogs.

Update April 1: The Georgia Senate's Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee voted to pass H.B. 788 to close the loopholes that allow some counties and cities to use CO gas chambers to kill shelter animals.

The latest took place in September and featured three days of presentations from industry leaders, focused on practical management, shelter medicine, animal management, and animal training and rehabilitation.

After countless hours of meetings, town halls, research, touring other animal shelters, soliciting advice from industry experts, crunching numbers and receiving feedback from hundreds of community members, the Board of Directors voted unanimously for the organization to become a no - kill shelter.

«We don't want dogs produced by accident to be the only dogs of the future» - exactly why pet owners should spay and neuter, because more and more people are becoming aware of the problem of homeless animals and are adopting from shelters rather than contributing to an industry that is part of the problem.

Building on their strong sense of animal welfare, the Friends has grown in the past 25 years to an organization of great reputation in the animal - sheltering industry.

Shelter Animals Count, a collaboration by national and local animal welfare organizations, aims to provide a better understanding of the scope of the problems the industry is tackling, to help develop better strategies to assist homeless aAnimals Count, a collaboration by national and local animal welfare organizations, aims to provide a better understanding of the scope of the problems the industry is tackling, to help develop better strategies to assist homeless animalsanimals.

The advisory committee shall consist of: 1 member from a humane society, animal rescue or sheltering organization; 1 animal control officer or representative of an association organized in the commonwealth for animal control officers; 1 veterinarian or member of a veterinary medical association organized in the commonwealth; 1 member of the general public with an interest in the well being of domestic animals and 1 representative of a national pet industry trade association, all of whom shall be appointed by the governor.

Paid $ 5,000 a month by an industry association of CBEs, his goal in making the claim was to get the court to overturn a law that makes it illegal for pet stores in Grove City, OH, to sell puppy mill dogs; the law requires pet stores to work with rescues and shelters to adopt out rescued animals instead.

I live in a rural area, and not only do my local county shelters and no - kill rescues not discuss any animal issue besides the most basic dog / cat issues, but they also directly engage in some animal - harming industries.

Widespread No Kill success in our nation's shelters would not only save the lives of almost four million animals every year, it — combined with legislative efforts to regulate, reform, close down, and eliminate their markets — would drive a dagger to the heart of the puppy and kitten mill industries.

He has been involved with all aspects of the pet industry from working at an animal shelter, veterinary hospitals and even pet product retail.

The puppy mill industry produces dogs for profit while thousands of unwanted animals of all ages and breeds are euthanized in shelters every day.

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Dana has worked in the animal industry for 13 years, with positions in animal sheltering, community spay / neuter, and zoo management, but her passion is veterinary medicine.

We help animals by advocating for better laws to protect animals; conducting campaigns to reform industries; providing animal rescue and emergency response; investigating cases of animal cruelty; and caring for animals through our sanctuaries and wildlife rehabilitation centers, emergency shelters and clinics.

Those efforts recently helped lead to industry - supported measures becoming law in Virginia, as well as forward movement on animal shelter regulations in Connecticut.

Anyone have any feedback on why animal shelters should be allowed to conduct this service over the veterinary industry?

Alley Cat Allies has charted a course set on animal control and shelter industry reform and humane treatment through activities including: advocating for pounds and shelters to keep public records of animal intake and kill rates, for public and mandatory government oversight, and for increased pound and shelter accountability; mobilizing and educating the public and leading the national movement to end the killing of cats and to protect and improve their lives; and supporting the efforts of, and acting as the national voice for, thousands of individuals and groups across the U.S. who provide humane care for stray and feral cats.

More than 39,000 animal welfare enthusiasts have watched noted academics, shelter medicine experts and industry leaders deliver the most current information on topics such as anti-body titer testing, ringworm, community cats, social media for animal shelters and more.

Petfinder ® Pro provides content and resources for animal shelters and rescue organizations to facilitate and increase adoptions, including Adoption Options, a nationwide workshop tour designed to connect individuals and provide solutions to industry challenges in the animal welfare arena.

Like other animal interests and industries, shelters fall within a continuum of philosophies, policies, and missions.

For another, while it's often denied by the industry, there are verbal and written testimonies to the fact that some pet foods may contain cat and dog meat from animal shelters.

CATalyst is a unique coalition of representatives of veterinary medicine (including the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association, American Association of Feline Practitioners and others) working together with shelters, animal control, industry, non-profits, and acaAnimal Hospital Association, American Association of Feline Practitioners and others) working together with shelters, animal control, industry, non-profits, and acaanimal control, industry, non-profits, and academia.

Petaluma, CA — North Bay Canine Rescue — Dedicated to rescuing dogs from crisis situations, some of which include euthanasia by animal shelters, neglect and other forms of abuse, or «free to a good home» ads, which result in dogs being bounced from one home to another, or being acquired by animal brokers («bunchers») and sold to research laboratories where they are used for testing, then discarded («cruelty industries»).

But heavy lobbying by PETA and even the Virginia Animal Control Association, an industry trade group which opposes any benchmarks for shelters, caused VDACS to back down.

The bill, which was designed to target puppy mills and backyard breeders, and also to cut down on the vast number of animals that are euthanized in California shelters every year, promises to deliver a blow to the puppy mill industry based on huge success in Los Angeles.

Camden County Animal Shelter recognizes national dialogue of many industry standard formulas that calculate save rate and live release rate.