Most animals in shelters are euthanized, sometimes by gassing.
Please support Spay and Neuter programs to end this tragedy.
Marvin A455865 came in very matted as a stray. We sedated him and shaved him down. He is probably around 7+ years. His legs are a little funny looking from bein...g matted for so long. His eyes are shut today and the vet staff is looking at it now to see whats going on with him. He needs rescue. Email jjones@fultonanimalservices.co
The situation at ACCT Philly is heartbreaking & the numbers are staggering. Over 900 animals have come in this past week. Fosters & adopters are URGENTLY needed as space is limited & intake is not slowing down. PLEASE SHARE!
Philadelphia Animal Care & Control In Desperate Need Of Fosters
July 5, 2013
By Syma Chowdhry and Chelsea Karnash
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Attention, animal lovers: Philadelphia’s Animal Care & Control Team needs your help.
According to ACCT, 399 animals were surrendered to them over the weekend, and with only 12 cages free for new intakes, the situation is dire.
“The summer is our busy season, so we’ve seen an increase of dogs and cats coming in the shelter,” explains Natalie Smith, the director of life-saving and prevention for ACCT. “Since last Friday, we’ve taken in over 900 animals.”
There are a variety of reasons people give up their pets, such as financial problems or issues with living arrangements.
“We do see some animals come in because people don’t have affordable places to board their animal, or don’t have family members to watch their animals if they go away,” Smith says.
And summer season is also kitten season.
“Once June and July hit, we are at full capacity with kittens of all ages,” Smith says.
Since Friday, 900 animals have been taken in by ACCT, 133 were adopted, 268 were transferred to other rescues, 86 are being fostered and 95 are up for adoption. But 318 had to be euthanized.
And when it comes to animals being put down, Smith says, “We make those decisions based on how many animals are coming in.”
Shelters also recommend owners microchip their pets, just in case they get lost or run away and are brought into a facility. In that case, they will scan the animal and a number will pop up with all your information.
“We reach out to the owner. For dogs, we legally have to hold a microchipped dog for 10 days. That gives the owner a chance to come back in,” Smith explains. “We send a letter to their home, in addition to calling them.”
And ACCT is trying to get people to adopt or foster their animals.
“When we do get really full, we also try to do more creative adoption promotions,” Smith says.
If you can’t adopt, you can always foster an animal.
“That helps tremendously, because it gets the animal out of the shelter and gets it ready for adoption and opens up a space for the new animals arriving,” she explains.
Jahhan Stewart, who was adopting a kitten, says it’s “just to bring some joy to the house and some type of extra activity to the house.”
And she feels everyone should go to the shelter for a pet: “If you have the space, you have the time, you have the patience – go get one. Just get an animal, especially from a shelter, because they do need love.”
Smith says that instead of surrendering your pet if you fall on hard times, you should try to find it a home with someone you trust.
“Try reaching out to friends, family and co-workers first, because a lot of people might step up, and that way, your pet can avoid coming into the shelter.”
And if you can’t afford your pet, Smith adds, “We also offer a lot of surrender prevention programs here, including a food pantry, so we can support low-income pet owners keeping their pets in their home.”
For more information or to foster or adopt a new pet, please call (267)-385-3800 or visit: www.acctphilly.org.
Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia
111 W. Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140 (map)
(267) 385-3800 | phone
(267) 385-3889 | fax
info@acctphilly.org
Adoptions
Hours: 1pm – 8pm, weekdays; 10am – 5pm, weekends
adopt@acctphilly.org
Animal Control Services
Hours: 24hrs a day, everyday
fieldservices@acctphilly.org
Foster Care
Hours: 9am – 6pm, everyday
foster@acctphilly.org
Lost and Found
Hours: 8am – 10pm, everyday
lost@acctphilly.org
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/07/05/philadelphia-animal-care-control-in-desperate-need-of-fosters/
Manhattan Center
POPI - A0970399
MALE, TAN, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 8 mos
... OWNER SUR - EVALUATE, NO HOLD
Reason NYCHA BAN
Intake condition NONE Intake Date 07/02/2013, From NY 10029, DueOut Date 07/02/2013,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE, HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM-WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS
Weight 40.2
A volunteer writes:
Popi is a young seed, only eight months of age and relinquished into our care because of housing issues. Popi lived with kids, is crate trained and would be friendly to all including other pooches. Popi is one gorgeous youngster. He is well built and has a magnificent, well groomed and silky coat of a rare color, light sepia may be. His eyes are pale green and crystal clear. He is eager to go out and be in company and sits right behind his door looking intensely at me. Popi is leashed easily. He eliminates as soon as we leave the care center.His former master told us that Popi is housetrained.He walks quite well on the leash, looks quite confident with his tail up, sits on command and even poses very nicely and obediently for the pictures. Popi does not go after the birds but sometimes barks at other dogs passing by. He is a little bit stressed despite his assured looks and that might be why. Leash free in a pen, Popi comes right on my lap. He is needy of human love and wants to be comforted and hugged. He is just a puppy afterall. Popi is at the Manhattan Care Center, hoping dearly to meet you soon and start his new life with you.
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Original thread:
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For more information on adopting please read the following:
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DO NOT call the shelter and say you are adopting unless you truly intend on physically going to the shelter to adopt the dog. It ties up phones lines and is a waste of the staff's time to explain the adoption procedure over the phone for someone who is purposely not going to show up. They need every free second of their time to answer calls, assist actual adopters, process intakes, and care for the animals. More importantly, they will note the dog’s file that an adopter is en route which will prevent an actual adopter from saving the dog. This is considered a "fake adoption" hold and that is how dogs fall through the cracks and end up being killed.
For more information on a particular dog, email adoption@nycacc.org but ONLY if serious about adopting, and ONLY if you are able to GO TO the shelter in-person. Please do not email for status updates... the only thing you will accomplish is spamming their in boxes and causing REAL adopter emails to go unnoticed. Contact the NYC ACC at (212) 788-4000 for further automated instructions.
POPI - A0970399
MALE, TAN, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 8 mos
... OWNER SUR - EVALUATE, NO HOLD
Reason NYCHA BAN
Intake condition NONE Intake Date 07/02/2013, From NY 10029, DueOut Date 07/02/2013,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE, HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM-WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS
Weight 40.2
A volunteer writes:
Popi is a young seed, only eight months of age and relinquished into our care because of housing issues. Popi lived with kids, is crate trained and would be friendly to all including other pooches. Popi is one gorgeous youngster. He is well built and has a magnificent, well groomed and silky coat of a rare color, light sepia may be. His eyes are pale green and crystal clear. He is eager to go out and be in company and sits right behind his door looking intensely at me. Popi is leashed easily. He eliminates as soon as we leave the care center.His former master told us that Popi is housetrained.He walks quite well on the leash, looks quite confident with his tail up, sits on command and even poses very nicely and obediently for the pictures. Popi does not go after the birds but sometimes barks at other dogs passing by. He is a little bit stressed despite his assured looks and that might be why. Leash free in a pen, Popi comes right on my lap. He is needy of human love and wants to be comforted and hugged. He is just a puppy afterall. Popi is at the Manhattan Care Center, hoping dearly to meet you soon and start his new life with you.
Additional photo:
https://www.facebook.com/
https://www.facebook.com/
https://www.facebook.com/
https://www.facebook.com/
Original thread:
https://www.facebook.com/
For more information on adopting please read the following:
https://www.facebook.com/
DO NOT call the shelter and say you are adopting unless you truly intend on physically going to the shelter to adopt the dog. It ties up phones lines and is a waste of the staff's time to explain the adoption procedure over the phone for someone who is purposely not going to show up. They need every free second of their time to answer calls, assist actual adopters, process intakes, and care for the animals. More importantly, they will note the dog’s file that an adopter is en route which will prevent an actual adopter from saving the dog. This is considered a "fake adoption" hold and that is how dogs fall through the cracks and end up being killed.
For more information on a particular dog, email adoption@nycacc.org but ONLY if serious about adopting, and ONLY if you are able to GO TO the shelter in-person. Please do not email for status updates... the only thing you will accomplish is spamming their in boxes and causing REAL adopter emails to go unnoticed. Contact the NYC ACC at (212) 788-4000 for further automated instructions.
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