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Abandon dog tied up behind ACES on Audubon Street. Part pit bull part boxer. Animal Control does not answer the phone and the police said to call animal Control. Mailbox of Animal Control officer filled so I called my Alderman to see if he could help. Went looking for police officer on Whitney, none to be found.
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Jessica Marple (Registrierter Benutzer)
Doug Hausladen (Registrierter Benutzer)
Jessica Marple (Registrierter Benutzer)
Sgt Means (Gast)
MableX (Gast)
Doug Hausladen (Registrierter Benutzer)
Thank you Sargeant! I was having trouble reachign animal control - and than you Robbin/ACES -
MableX - what's a "Mr. Bojangles" scenario? I ask b/c... well... my cat is a rescue named "Mr. Bojangles" and he was left on West Rock Ave after the tenant moved out back in 2008.
Robbin (Gast)
Doug Hausladen (Registrierter Benutzer)
MableX (Gast)
Doug Hausladen (Registrierter Benutzer)
Geschlossen MableX (Registrierter Benutzer)
robbin@robbinslist.com (Gast)
MableX (Registrierter Benutzer)
Pam (Gast)
Big A (Gast)
Jessica Marple (Registrierter Benutzer)
Sgt Means (Gast)
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Jessica Marple (Registrierter Benutzer)
Dan Bernier (Registrierter Benutzer)
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Christina (Gast)
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Paul Bass (Registrierter Benutzer)
Jen (Gast)
guest (Registrierter Benutzer)
ok is it just me...or could that dog have belonged to someone that goes to ace's that is homeless? Have to ask. Maybe a note should be left were the door was? This may be the young persons only friend and protection
Anonymous (Gast)
Isa S-G (Registrierter Benutzer)
@guest-
Robbin mentioned in a comment that Animal Control left a note should an owner return to that location!
Anonymous (Gast)
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Reopened MableX (Gast)
Geschlossen Isa S-G (Registrierter Benutzer)
Christine Hong (Registrierter Benutzer)
Helen (Gast)
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Concerned Resident (Gast)
Many thanks to Animal Control as they have their hands full. or should I say hand.
Chris Heitmann (Registrierter Benutzer)
Dorrance Street Homeowner (Gast)
Doug Hausladen (Registrierter Benutzer)
You can make suggestions here: http://www.dougward7.com/suggestions
And I'll bring them to the board. Thanks!
Anonymous (Gast)
DC (Gast)
Thuddwin (Gast)
Whom did you go out of your way to help today...and were you blistered because someone thought you didn't go out and research for months before taking action?
Where's your soul?
Reopened ellen (Gast)
G.G. (Gast)
Kristen (Gast)
AT (Gast)
AT (Gast)
Officer Stephani Johnson NHAS OIC/MACO (Gast)
This issue was brought to my attention because of comments made in this forum and I felt the need to respond.
@DC I ask, do you or have you ever worked at the shelter? I have had a staff of 4 people to cover 7 days a week for the majority of the past 10 years. Unless you are the fifth person that was escorted from the position then how can you know anything for a fact? I don't know what rescue you claim to represent but your attitude is not one that would be accepted into my wonderful group of volunteers that truly dedicate themselves to helping our homeless and abandoned animals. Don't go there you tell the folks, Why? Those poor souls you speak do not need to be in any shelter, they NEED homes and the only way they will get a home is if people visit them.
@Ellen if you would like to visit OUR shelter you will see that 95 percent of our adoptable animals are Pitbulls or Pit part mixes awaiting new homes, not being euthanized as they walk in the door just because of their breed.....They are great companions.
@ all others, we are the 2nd largest municipal shelter in the state of CT. We can physically house 65 dogs and 32 cats. We currently have over 70 dogs (which means we have several dogs sharing our small office space). All animals are vaccinated upon intake and are examined by the contracted Veterinarian every Tuesday. They are advertised in the NH REG and their owners have 7 days to reclaim them. If they are not claimed by their owner they are evaluated so they can be paired properly with a new family. There is an $80 adoption fee that covers the vaccinations and having the animal spayed or neutered prior to going home. There is an additional fee payable to the Vet for a heartworm test(dogs), pain meds and antibiotics after surgery when you pick your new family member up from the vet.
We are a municipal shelter NOT a private rescue or a No kill facility that has the option to screen the animals they receive. All of the animals we receive are either abandoned or have become homeless, we are not accepting voluntary placements. We cannot adopt out dangerous animals( nor can we house them indefinitely) and our CITY budget does not allow to treat terminally ill or severely injured animals that may cost several thousand dollars to treat. Some adoptable animals do deteriorate in our environment so we network with rescue groups or smaller shelters to pull the animal into foster homes or quieter facilities. If no one is able to help, the animal will not be allowed to suffer (we must follow the same law as everyone else).
Are we understaffed, YES, but we work hard caring for our animals,feeding, cleaning, triage and daily care of sick animals as well as assisting the public with complaints, introducing animals to potential adopters, school tours, food assistance and referrals for rehoming pets, just to name a few. We do not have a receptionist so we must answer the phone and return all calls when time allows. We do not close for lunch as similar agencies do and our breaks are when we can get them. We make every attempt to address everyone's complaint, issue or concern.
Anyone that wishes can help by spreading the word that their are many animals in need of loving homes that can be found at the New Haven Animal Shelter. We also accept food donations, towels, blankets, biscuits, kitty treats and durable toys.
If you are interested in visiting the shelter we are open to the public MON-SAT 12:30-4:30
The shelter is located at 81 Fournier St New Haven CT 06511
You can see some of our adoptable pets as well as volunteer opportunities by visiting the Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter website at www.findafriendforlife.org
You can follow the FOTNHAS and our pets on their Facebook site :
(copy and paste in your search window)
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Friends-of-the-New-Haven-Animal-Shelter/150795181604282
New Haven Animal Shelter
(203)946-8110 office......(203)946-7495 fax
New Haven Police
non emergency (203)946-6316
True life threatening calls dial 911
Now here's the update.......Five-Year-Old "Lady", who is in great shape, was reclaimed by her owner the following day. He gave a physical address but we believe he is homeless. "Lady" was picked up again a week later when she was found tied behind another location. He sent a friend in to confirm she was at the shelter and asked that we find her a home. She is a happy dog and it is quite evident that her owner loved her as she shows it in her temperament. She will soon be placed for adoption and maybe DC can recommend a new family for her.
Thank you all for being patient,caring and assisting.
-Officer Stephani Johnson NHPD
NHAS MACO
Officer Stephani Johnson NHAS OIC/MACO (Gast)
As you stated "you heard a rumor" about the food but you made a statement as if fact that it is a march toward a quick death. The only way to become informed is to educate yourself, visit the shelter, and not rely on rumor.
The original poster or admin may close this issue..Lady and all others at the shelter are safe.
Officer Stephani Johnson
Kris (Gast)
Dorrance St Homeowner (Gast)
Geschlossen MableX (Gast)
Anonymous (Gast)
Martie (Gast)
Wow, interesting conversation. I was going to give a thumbs up to DC and Kristen's comments and then I read Stephanie Johnson's comments. I too was concerned that being picked up by Animal Control was nothing to celebrate. Thanks Stephanie for clarifying.
Yes Stephanie, we should educate ourselves about this whole issue. I will pass along something I participated in recently titled Canine Behavior and Acoustics. It was hosted by ASPCA.org. And the speaker was Patricia McConnell, a PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer. She shares the latest research on the impact of acoustics in shelters and how some shelters are using this research to help improve the lives of the dogs who are housed there. She also talks about shelters that are starting to allow multiple dogs stay together ( carefully placed in small groups) and how much happier the dogs are with this arrangement. Lots of good info for people who work in that situation.
My interest: my husband and I work with three animal rescue groups doing various things as volunteers. We have always found the shelters to be filled with very caring people who work with rescue groups and do everything possible to find a person, family, or rescue group that will adopt or rescue dogs. But there are horror stories too about shelters. All are not the same.
I am about to take my first step toward volunteering at a shelter. Baby steps for me, a little at a time.... Thank you for sharing, Stephanie. Italians a much better picture in my mind of what to expect. Here are some links if you are interested in that webinar. The affect of acoustics help make going into a shelter a more positive experience for the primates who visit. :-).
They have archived it. It is only 60 minutes.
http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/aspca-webinar-canine-behavior-and-acoustics
http://www.aspcapro.org/search/index/Acoustics%20and%20canine%20behavior
Best wishes to you and your workers and volunteers.
PS a happy ending would be folks in your area dropping off some food or items in need there.
A happy ending would be a local person taking lady for a walk a few times a week.
A happy ending would be showing your support in some way to their mission of trying to save these animals....
Bless you for sharing.
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