Re: OT:Poorly ran Humane Societies and Shelters

[Cherie A Gabbert]

That is wonderful to hear.Gives me hope.

Faye Lewis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

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.

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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.
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>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.
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>[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 f! ew ideas...
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>Terrie Mohr
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