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The Real Truth…
Behind Animal Shelters
Thesis
Animal shelters are viewed differently by each person, some think highly of them,
while others oppose them, in reality shelters around the area are making a difference and it is up to us to educate
ourselves in order to help make a difference to save a life.
My Boys
Outline
Facts
Shelter History
SPCA, Francisvale, Main Line Animal Rescue
Puppy Mills
Application
Activity
Conclusion
Know your Facts!
1970’s:
67 million pets at home
12-20 million dogs & cats euthanized
2000’s:
135 million pets at home
6-8 million cats & dogs turned in
3-4 million euthanized
"Interesting Facts." Buzzle. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/2-18-2002-11781.asp>
Know your Facts!
Adult animals vs. puppies and kittens
One out of 10 dogs
5,000 independent shelter
Seven dogs and cats to one person
600,000-700,000 animals reunited
25% purebred
Mutts live longer
No animal may leave a shelter without being spayed or neutered
"Interesting Facts." Buzzle. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/2-18-2002-11781.asp>
Overcrowded
Low adoption ratesRelinquished by their owners or rescued from the
street Need of homes
Economy: Because of hard times, finically one may not be able to afford a furry friend
Breed: Due to the how animal is (color, breed, size) one will not adoptExample: Superstition (black cat), black eyes
(dogs with dark fur and dark eyes) and stereotypes (American Staffordshire)
Ten Facts." Born Free USA. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://www.bornfreeusa.org/facts.php?more=1&p=445>
Cold Shoulder
Time
Money
Illness or Injuries
Death
Divorce
"Why Adopt?" Pet Rescue. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://www.petrescue.com.au/why_adopt/>.
6 Myths on Animal Shelters." Bukisa, Share Your Knowledge. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://www.bukisa.com/articles/14977_6-myths-about-animal-shelters-spcas-etc>
"Interesting Facts." Buzzle. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/2-18-2002-11781.asp>
Children
Breed
Moving
Abuse
Neglect and physical abuse
There’s a place in your community where the hungry are fed, the homeless are
sheltered, and the abandoned are provided care for unwanted animals.
ASPCA. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 2009. Web. 2 Dec. 2009. <http://www.aspca.org/>.
What, Where and Why?
Animal Shelter History
1866 New York
Dogs to drown by the hundreds
1950-1960 canned cat/dog food was introduced followed by cat litter
Law and responsibilities were placed with each animal
"History of Animal Shelters and Protection Societies." Pet Focused. Web. 19 Apr. 2010.
Montgomery County Spca. Carmen Rioni. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <www.montgomerycountspca.org>.
SPCA
Purpose
Adoption
Animal Cruelty Investigations
Education
Lost Animals
Mobile Adoption Unit
Rescues
Spay and Neuter Program
Montgomery County Spca. Carmen Rioni. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <www.montgomerycountspca.org>.
Adopting
Process: Lost animals, puppies and certain breeds require applications
Cats $20 include vaccinations, spay and neuter 2 weeks free vet care
Dogs $56 include vaccinations, spay and neuter 2 weeks free vet care
Small Animals $5 2 weeks free vet care
Montgomery County Spca. Carmen Rioni. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <www.montgomerycountspca.org>.
Here to Help
Donations
Foster
Volunteer
Report abused animals
Francisvale Home. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://francisvalehome.org/index.php/about/>.
Francisvale Shelter
PurposeMission: A no kill shelter, accepting adoptable
cats and dogs, providing care while looking for permanent homes
Sheltering and placing animals
Educating
Medical treatment (if needed)
Pet Cemetery
Francisvale Home. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://francisvalehome.org/index.php/about/>.
Adopting
All animals need an application
Must have shelter visit
Must have home visit
Cats Older cats: $20 Young Adults - Kittens: $30
Dogs Older: $125 Young Adults: $150 Puppies: $200
Here to Help
Donations
Volunteer
Advertise
Main Line Animal Rescue. 2000. Web. 20 Mar. 2010.
Main Line Animal Rescue
Purpose
Rescues dogs from puppy mills
Take in abandoned, lost, unwanted dogs and cats
Improve conditions of all shelters
Main Line Animal Rescue. 2000. Web. 20 Mar. 2010.
Adopting
Must have application for all animals
CatsDonationSpay/NeuterYear Shots
DogsDonationSpay/NeuterYear Shots
Here to Help
Donate
Volunteer
"What Is a Puppy Mill?" ASPCA. 2010. Web. 9 May 2010.
Puppy Mills
Risk of Buying a Puppy Mill Animal
"What Is a Puppy Mill?" ASPCA. 2010. Web. 9 May 2010.
Application
Activity
Special Thanks
Information (statistics, facts and information) on Main Line Animal Rescue, SPCA, and Francisvale came directly from the shelter workers and managers. All pictures were curtsey of Montgomery County SPCA, Francisvale and Main Line Animal Shelter
• Carmen Ronio – SPCA shelter owner • Allowing to take pictures of animals
• Heather – Francisvale Manager• Allowing to take pictures, tour and interact with animals
• Steven Conway – SPCA Educator• Educating on SPCA history
• Stevie – Main Line Animal Rescue Manager• Allowing to take pictures, interact with animals and tour
•6 Myths on Animal Shelters." Bukisa, Share Your Knowledge. Web. 3 Mar. 2010.
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/14977_6-myths-about-animal-shelters-spcas-etc
•ASPCA. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 2009. Web. 2 Dec. 2009. http://www.aspca.org/
•Bruun, Erik. “Animal Rights Moment.” Dictionary of American History 1.3 (2003): 186-187. Gale Virtual Reference
Library. Web. 2 Dec. 2009. <http://go.galegroup.com/ ps/
•Common Myths on Animal Shelters." Bring Home Pets. Web. 3 Mar. 2010.
http://www.bringpetshome.org/about-shelters/common-myths-about-animal-shelters.aspx.
• “Facts." Born Free USA. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. http://www.bornfreeusa.org/facts.php?more=1&p=445
•Francisvale Home. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://francisvalehome.org/index.php/about/>.
• "History of Animal Shelters and Protection Societies." Pet Focused. Web. 19 Apr. 2010.
•"Interesting Facts." Buzzle. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/2-18-2002-11781.asp>Ten
•Main Line Animal Rescue. 2000. Web. 20 Mar. 2010.
•Montgomery County Spca. Carmen Rioni. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <www.montgomerycountspca.org>.
•Shelter Facts." The Humane Society of The United States. Web. 3 Mar. 2010.
<http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/
•"Why Adopt?" Pet Rescue. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. http://www.petrescue.com.au/why_adopt/
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Work Cited
Adopt don’t Buy
Top five reasons:
1.Save a life
2.Healthy Pet
3.Save Money
4.Feel Better
5.Won’t support puppy mills and pet stores
Adopt
When you are ready to adopt take the following steps:
1.Decide what animal is right
2.Visit local shelters
3.Safety proof your house
4.Properly care and pay for your pet
5.Care and Love your animal
Shelter Facts." The Humane Society of The United States. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/