Re: OT:Poorly ran Humane Societies and Shelters

[Faye Lewis]

Our shelter had a good director. She is doing her best and has accomplished 
a lot against great odds.  She has single handedly wiped out dog fighting in 
3 counties.  The whole problem with the shelter is they have no room.  The 
couny has been terrible in its support.  They are finally building extra 
housing as we speak.

From: Cherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Teri,
Since they are a NO KILL they are applauded, no one thinks about the 
environment, that they put these animals in, and maintain cleanliness. I 
really do need to see if there is something I can do, regretfully I donated 
thousands of dollars, where it went who knows.

I have thought about starting off site a shelter and now more than ever I 
want to do it, I have thought about about Quimble, maybe starting something 
where all those like Quimble would have a place to go.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
For starters:
1) Write what you see and hear.
2) Take photos if possible.
3) Talk with others that have seen the situation or been in it. Always nice 
to have witness accounts of things like prior employees or volunteers that 
know firsthand.
4) Alot depends on whether it's ran by any type of government or private 
party. Normally if it is a priavte it is a corporation. They have Board 
members find out who they are and where they stand. Find out when they have 
their meetings it is called "Open Board" meeting the public is allowed to 
go and speak their thoughts.
If you are a member (you pay once a year) you have that option to speak at 
the meetings.
If it is ran by the city or county they have City Council meeting once or 
twice a month and the public is invited to appear and speak.
5) Talk to the Newspapers or anyone that can get it out to the public. 
Write in to the Newspapers and local TV stations.
6) Most importantly get people involved in your community that is where 
your support comes in. Once the word gets out then your on your way.
Anyway just few ideas...


Terrie Mohr
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