I decided to make this thread because a few members were suprised that some pounds still use gas chambers. One member actually found out that their local pound was one that uses gas still. I want to know how to get involved and at least make my voice heard, if anyone has any ideas.
My local pound has an alarmingly high pts rate.... for 2007 80% of all animals that were put into the system were pts. Who know how many of those animals were lost pets, babies-no animal deserves this. The animals here that go in with no tags get 7 days tops (I believe it's 3 though), if they are not adopted in those 7 days.... well you know. RIP beautiful souls who just wanted a home
We do have 2-3 no kill shelters, but they get little funding, are always full, and are always getting the stick from the city. Our # 1 no kill was forced to put a layer of rocks in the dog runs, get new facilities, fork over $, and alot more-just to stay open. I am honestly surprised that they were able to do the upgrade.... they almost didn't make it.
So, I have to ask... You any of your pounds still use gas? What are the pts rates of healthy animals that cannot find homes in time? How many days do the animals get before .... their time runs up?
My local pound has an alarmingly high pts rate.... for 2007 80% of all animals that were put into the system were pts. Who know how many of those animals were lost pets, babies-no animal deserves this. The animals here that go in with no tags get 7 days tops (I believe it's 3 though), if they are not adopted in those 7 days.... well you know. RIP beautiful souls who just wanted a home
We do have 2-3 no kill shelters, but they get little funding, are always full, and are always getting the stick from the city. Our # 1 no kill was forced to put a layer of rocks in the dog runs, get new facilities, fork over $, and alot more-just to stay open. I am honestly surprised that they were able to do the upgrade.... they almost didn't make it.
So, I have to ask... You any of your pounds still use gas? What are the pts rates of healthy animals that cannot find homes in time? How many days do the animals get before .... their time runs up?