full image - Repost: Nonprofit animal control shelter The Animal Foundation (Nevada), rescue group Furever Nevada, three violent dogs the former handed over to the latter, and the nitwitted CYA issued by the latter on the occasion of having to euthanize all three within weeks (from Reddit.com, Nonprofit animal control shelter The Animal Foundation (Nevada), rescue group Furever Nevada, three violent dogs the former handed over to the latter, and the nitwitted CYA issued by the latter on the occasion of having to euthanize all three within weeks)
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https://ift.tt/YnrfuKl November 8, 2024, a Nevada rescue group releases a statement about three recent euthanizations. I am making this statement to defend myself and my character. I will not go into any other details regarding the rescue. I have devoted my life to rescue. I volunteer, foster, etc. The claims being made about me are false. Nobody in this world wants to euthanize any animal but unfortunately sometimes it is necessary.Unless you volunteer at the shelter, boarding, etc you will not see them deteriorate. I saw it every day.When a dog is suffering mentally it is selfish to keep them alive. Everything was done for them and they still declined. They were not kept in a 5x5 kennel 24/7. They were allowed in our 90’ play yards for multiple hours every day along with daily 1 on 1 walks through the 4 acre property. I understand that there are strong opinions about this. Sometimes they suffer from kennel neurosis and once that happens unfortunately there is nothing anyone can do but humanely euthanize them. They might not be suffering physically but mentally they are even with interaction, enrichment, and training. Some people do not think “kennel neurosis” is a real thing but I can assure you it is. They were unpredictable and not candidates for foster or adopt.Otto bit an individual 3 separate times within a few seconds. He would have done more damage but the staff was able to release him off of her. He broke the skin and continued to go after her. Hawkeye almost killed a dog and also went after his handlers multiple times. He was not a playgroup candidate before the last incident because he kept going after the other dogs.Elmo bit multiple people several times, and also redirected on humans. We did everything we could to find them a rescue group that was better equipped to handle their behavioral issues and were unable to. We consulted with multiple people in the shelter and rescue world before making any decision. multiple veterinarians agreed that humane euthanasia would be suitable and the most humane pathway for them due to their bite history and their mental decline. It is easy for people to make judgement against others. It would also have been easy for others to come and volunteer and work with them but that did not happen. Rescue is hard enough, we should not be bashing each other. I will not be commenting on any posts that entail drama or negativity towards me or the rescue.If you have any questions feel free to message me.The shelterThe Animal Foundation is a private non-profit headed by CEO Hilarie Grey. It is the largest shelter in the state, and an open-intake animal control facility which requires an appointment for owner surrenders. It has a history of having released a dog that then went on to kill a human - in 2018, they adopted out an 83lb "mastiff mix" to 58yo Susan Sweeney. The dog killed her 3 days later. The shelter can claim no lack of knowledge of what shelters risk when they release marginal or dangerous dogs, particularly large and muscular pit bulls. But here we go. June 2024 - online networkers who delight in begging people to adopt or foster shelter dogs begin marketing Hawkeye (ID# a1324508), a 90lb black and white pit bull from The Animal Foundation. One networker, a dog trainer and rescue advocate, says blithely on the comments section of one ad that Hawkeye is so good he doesn't even really need the training class she gives. She pops up again the comments to reassure a potential adopter that Hawkeye's "barrier reactivity" is just barking, he's fine in the kennel and it's all just shelter stress, ie, he'll be a real boy once he's in a home. July 2024 - The networkers announce that Hawkeye has been "pulled" by a rescue group called Furever Nevada. This means he's been released by TAF to the rescue group. also July 2024 - Networkers beg someone to adopt or pull or foster Elmo, a brown pit bull with broken teeth, a heart murmur, a wounded leg and ear infections. His fee has been waived in light of his various medical issues. Shortly, the networkers announce Elmo has been "pulled" by Furever Nevada. This means he's been released by TAF to the rescue group. July 11, 2024 - a 65lb adult male pit bull arrives at The Animal Foundation as a stray. He quickly exhibits "kennel stress" and is said to be "bouncing off walls." He is "confident and challenging" in playgroups but they think it's a good sign that mostly he "does his own thing." He is repeatedly marketed by the shelter and rescue as a "senior," He is given the name Otto and the ID# A1328311. August 6, 2024 - a "Freedom Ride" video is posted about Hawkeye. Woohoo! The large pit bull stares at the camera, shows zero interest in the woman holding his leash and petting him. October 2, 2024 - Furever Nevada releases a video marketing several of their "sweet" dogs, including Elmo and Hawkeye.October 8, 2024 - Otto is released by TAF to FN. The rescue I think the rescue is insanely irresponsible and reckless, but at least they bit the bullet on these dogs. So I'm not going to criticize them further. November 8, 2024 - Furever Nevada releases a statement discussing their recent behavior euthanization of all three dogs. Hawkeye repeatedly "went after" other dogs and nearly killed one; he also went after human handlers. Elmo bit multiple people repeatedly and redirected onto people (ie, was going after dogs and then turned on human handlers when stopped). Otto attacked one person, biting her multiple times and having to be physically pried off. The absolute lack of sheltering ethics involved in releasing dogs like this to people who can't properly assess them as a risk, and who chalk up their violent behavior to "kennel neurosis" as if the sheltering experience somehow ruins normal dogs - it's astounding. nearly killed a dog, went after peopleOtto - attacked a woman, biting her multiple times rapidly and having to be physically forced off her bit multiple people, went after other dogs and then redirected onto handlershttps://preview.redd.it/5u1bwfb42rzd1.png?width=673&format=png&auto=webp&s=bfc15ca957a68e530e1dd09cc82fa8cee3954913https://ift.tt/dB1il65 2, 2024https://ift.tt/pZ8z5WI
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