Comments on: Free adoptions: Much better than televised killing

By: Treats on the Internets « YesBiscuit!

Treats on the Internets « YesBiscuit! — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:30:36 +0000

[...] the dogs in its walk-in freezer, in a Piggly Wiggly dumpster, or being killed on live television (which this same shelter also does) rather than being given away for [...]

By: Valerie Hayes

Valerie Hayes — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:29:29 +0000

Exactly. PETA, not surprisingly to those who know the truth about PETA, would rather see them killed.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:56:49 +0000

Thanks for writing this post. I will always be in favor of adoption discounts, even free adoptions. Other shelters around the country are also offering discounts on pitbulls this month, and as long as they are still screening adopters (within reason), I think it’s a wonderful idea.

We need to get these dogs into homes! Not keep them in shelters for weeks or months. Or worse.

By: Roberta

Roberta — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:23:37 +0000

Civil conversation can change the world – for people and pets. This sounds like a wonderful opportunity for these dogs. Well-written post.

By: Valerie Hayes

Valerie Hayes — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:19:08 +0000

What!? Please re-read the article. In it I am expressing support for her decision to do an adoption promotion. She has given advocates some very good reasons to be critical of her, however, and I outlined those in the post. What facts am I missing? It appears that you simply dislike some of the facts that I have presented. You claim that she has gotten the kill rate down. What was the kill rate at the "shelter" before she started? What is the kill rate now? Please post the numbers here and send me any supporting documents that you have. You have help available right at home in the form of New Mexico Pets Alive!: http://www.newmexicopetsalive.org I highly recommend that you take advantage of that resource, and also www.rescue50.org and www.nokilladvocacycenter.org I am well aware of the problems faced by "shelters", most of which stem from the attitude of their directors. To see where I am coming from on this, please read "I was there". Do not ever tell me or anyone else to "keep your mouths shut". Is it extremely rude. Progress never happens when people fail to speak their minds.

By: Sue Patterson

Sue Patterson — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 22:39:31 +0000

I live in Las Cruces. I have been involved in activism and advocacy for 11 years. Neither of you live here, so I don’t think you have all the facts. Nor do you understand the attitude about pets in a community that’s 50 miles from Mexico. Until you live with our problems; until you live thru 6 shelter directors like the rest of us, you should think twice before criticizing our director. She has brought the euthanasia rate down as much as anyone could possibly have done. Come down here and HELP US. Until you do, keep your mouths shut.

By: Valerie Hayes

Valerie Hayes — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:17:16 +0000

Good point! It drives me nuts that so many people immediately jump to the conclusion that there will be no adoption screening just because there will be no fee. Obviously, A LOT more publicity and education is needed in that area!

By: Joni Solis

Joni Solis — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:44:21 +0000

I think low priced and free adoption events are done because it gets the shelter or rescue in the news. Getting media attention helps get the public’s attention and get people to notice and consider shelter pets. I wish for a day when all shelters and rescue groups consider it super important to get their adoption events in the news — free or discount fees is just one way to get this important media attention.