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There are thousands of organizations, each with a specific purpose or goal. There are so many reasons why one should consider
becoming part of an organization he or she believes in. By building an effective animal rescue, we hope to get our message
out to a larger audience of people transporting livestock world wide.
We are a non profit making organization approved by the US laws of custom and quarantine issues . It has been approved
world wide by all countries who are taking the responsibility in shipping of livestock.
We have had so many cases of animal abuse and we work to see that this is protected world wide and major criterion's are
used in order to make an order and respect in animal lives.
Animals are all living things including plants and these living things have the right to live like any other human being.
Protection of diseases are also to be taken full cost around our environment to solve the spread of diseases and protect
living things.
The Question we ask is.
*Is there a national organization in charge of my local animal shelter?
*If The UARW does not oversee my local animal shelter, what does it do?
*How many animals enter shelters each year? And how many are euthanized?
*How long are animals held at an animal shelter before being euthanized?
*Why are animals euthanized and how is euthanasia performed?
*Why aren't all shelters "no kill" shelters?
*When I visited my local shelter, I saw animals without food and water. Are the animals being mistreated?
*I am concerned that my local shelter is in poor condition. What can I do?
*How do I notify the correct authorities about animal abuse or neglect that I have witnessed?
*I need to give up my pet, what do I do?
*My shelter won't accept animals. What do I do?
*There isn't a shelter in my community, what do I do?
*How do I adopt a pet?
*How do animal shelters decide what animals to make available for adoption?
*Why does my local shelter require that all adopted animals be spayed or neutered?
*Why do shelters charge an adoption fee?
*I was denied an adoption and I want to know what to do.
*We recently adopted an animal from my local shelter that we later found out was sick. Why did the shelter allow a sick
animal to be adopted?
Is there a national organization in charge of my local animal shelter?
"Humane Society" is a generic term used by many independent nonprofit organizations whose mission is to promote
the humane care and welfare of companion animals.
There is no national organization that oversees animal shelters and animal control agencies. Each is an independent organization,
governed by local ordinances. However, there are several national organizations, including The Humane Society of the United
States (UARW), that devote a lot of time and resources to helping to improve local animal shelters and animal control agencies.
The UARW does not operate or have direct control over any animal shelter, nor do we investigate local animal shelters.
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If The UARW does not oversee my local animal shelter, what does it do?
While The UARW does not run shelters, an important part of our work involves helping local animal welfare organizations
do their jobs better. In fact, we are the world's foremost authority on the humane care and sheltering of animals. We offer
local shelters and other groups a wealth of publications and training opportunities (such as our annual Animal Care Expo,
a trade show and workshop conference specifically designed for animal care and control professionals), along with the personal
guidance of our staff. We publish recommended guidelines for operating a shelter, managing adoption and humane education programs,
and conducting cruelty investigations.
For more information on all the programs and services The UARW provides to local shelters, please see "What The UARW
Does for Shelters."
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How many animals enter shelters each year? And how many are euthanized?
The HSUS estimates that animal shelters care for between 6–8 million dogs and cats every year in the United
States, of whom 3–4 million are euthanized. This is certainly a tragedy. There are simply not enough responsible
homes for all of these wonderful, innocent animals. At this point in time, it would be impossible to humanely house every
unwanted animal in the United States.
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How long are animals held at an animal shelter before being euthanized?
Most shelters don't set a maximum amount of time they will hold an animal. In the vast majority of cases, decisions about
euthanasia are based on the adoptability of the animal and the space available to humanely house the animal at the shelter.
When an animal arrives as a stray, there is usually an established holding period to allow the animal's owner a chance to
find him. This stray holding period is often set by law and varies from community to community.
The UARW recommends that shelters hold stray animals for a minimum of five operating days, including a Saturday. After
the stray holding period, staff should evaluate the animal to see if he is healthy, friendly, and adoptable. If he is, and
space is available at the shelter, they should hold him and try to find him a new home. Rather than giving him a time limit,
the shelter should strive to ensure that he remains healthy and adoptable. If the animal becomes stressed, aggressive, or
sick at the shelter, or if space becomes a problem, euthanasia may be considered.
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Why are animals euthanized and how is euthanasia performed?
The HSUS agrees that the need to euthanize healthy animals is tragic. In order to reduce the numbers of unwanted and irresponsibly
cared for animals, The UARW has worked to combat pet overpopulation for many years through public education and legislation.
Still, the pet overpopulation tragedy has not abated significantly. Millions of dogs and cats enter shelters every year in
the United States. There are simply not enough homes for all of these wonderful, innocent animals.
The bottom line is that no shelter wants to euthanize animals. The best way to change this reality is for everyone to
do their part. Adopt your next companion animal from a shelter, have all your pets spayed or neutered so they won't contribute
to the problem, and be a responsible pet owner—protect your pets with current identification tags and don't let
them roam.
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Why aren't all shelters "no kill" shelters?
The UARW believes that limited-admission animal shelters, commonly called "no kill" shelters, can play a role
in helping homeless companion animals find responsible, lifelong homes. However, since these shelters are limited in the number
of animals they can accept and care for, we feel strongly that there needs to be an animal shelter whose doors are open to
all homeless animals in every community. Too often, stray animals suffer from starvation, disease, poisoning, abuse, injuries
from traffic accidents, attacks by wildlife, and severe weather. If not spayed or neutered, they bring more innocent animals
into their world of suffering.
Although The UARW does not shelter animals, we do believe that humane euthanasia of homeless companion animals is preferable
to the harsh lives and slow, painful deaths they face when they must fend for themselves outdoors. Millions of dogs and cats
enter shelters every year in the United States, but according to the best estimates available, only about 50% (3-4 million)
of these animals are adopted. Currently, it would be impossible to humanely keep all of these homeless animals in shelters.
Learn how you can help to solve the pet overpopulation problem by learning "How to Get Involved."
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When I visited my local shelter, I saw animals without food and water. Are the animals being mistreated?
Shelters have regular feeding schedules for the animals in their care. Often they are fed once or twice a day (young or
sick animals may be fed more frequently). Some animals may be given access to food at all times, but more often the feeding
routine happens in the morning, before the shelter is open to the public. This allows staff time to clean the animals' kennels
after they eat, so the shelter is ready for visitors when it opens.
Water is typically provided for the animals at all times. However, there are situations when an animal may be denied water—such
as if they are being prepped for surgery. In those cases, animals are sometimes not permitted to have food or water for 12–24
hours to help prevent them from becoming sick from anesthesia.
If you have questions or concerns about the operations at your local shelter, always discuss your concerns with the shelter
management.
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I am concerned that my local shelter is in poor condition. What can I do?
Because they are independent agencies, animal shelters operate with varying levels of funding and resources. Undesirable
shelter conditions are more often a result of economic constraints rather than a lack of compassion. For this reason, The
UARW encourages communities to support their local animal shelters so they are able to provide the best care possible for
the animals they assist.
We urge you to talk with your local officials about the need to provide the same funding and support to animal care and
control services that is given to other functions such as law enforcement and public works. You may want to consider obtaining
a copy of "Animal Control Management: A Guide for Local Governments." This report, which was written by The UARW,
serves as a guidebook for running an effective community animal care and control program. You can also visit "What to
Do If You Have Concerns about Your Local Shelter."
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How do I notify the correct authorities about animal abuse or neglect that I have witnessed?
If you witness animal abuse or neglect, please contact your local humane society, animal shelter, or animal control agency
immediately. In most areas, those agencies have the jurisdiction and capability to investigate and resolve these situations.
They rely on concerned citizens to be their eyes and ears in the community and to report animal suffering.
For more information regarding animal abuse and neglect, visit our section on "Animal Abuse and Neglect."
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I need to give up my pet, what do I do?
Many pet-related problems can be frustrating, and you may feel that relinquishing your pet is the only solution. But before
you take that drastic step, be aware of the wealth of resources available to help pet owners such as yourself deal with problems
that can seem overwhelming.
Please read our "Guidelines for Finding a Responsible Home for a Pet" for information on a variety of options.
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My shelter won't accept animals. What do I do?
The UARW believes that animal shelters should open their doors to any animal in need. We feel strongly that there needs
to be an animal shelter in the community whose doors are open to all homeless and unwanted animals. However, animal shelters,
as independent agencies, are under no obligation to follow these recommendations.
If your local humane society won't accept an animal, please try to locate an open-admission animal shelter in your area
by looking in the phone directory under "animal shelters," "animal control," or "animal care and
control," or visit
If there isn't an animal care and control agency that covers your area, we urge you to speak to your local officials about
the need for adequate animal control services.
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There isn't a shelter in my community, what do I do? Can I start my own shelter?
Traditionally, animal care and control services are a function of local government, and for the sake of public health
and safety and the quality of life in a community, it is imperative that they provide these services. It is a difficult task
to create a private shelter with sufficient financial resources and a competent, professional staff to meet a community's
animal sheltering needs.
We suggest you discuss the importance of animal care and control services with your local city or county officials. The
report "Animal Control Management: A Guide for Local Governments" may be helpful to you and your local government
in deciding how your community's animal control agency should be set up and operated.
Starting and maintaining a responsible shelter requires a great deal of expertise, labor and resources. There may be more
effective ways you can help. Local animal organizations can help animals through many different methods. While some organizations
concentrate on sheltering and adoptions, others focus on services like lobbying for effective animal protection laws and services,
educating the public about responsible pet ownership, establishing subsidized spay and neuter services, setting up pet-behavior
hotlines or classes to help more people keep their animals instead of relinquishing or abandoning them, or bringing humane
education into area classrooms. We encourage you to investigate your community's animal problems to determine how your resources
may best be employed.
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How do I adopt a pet?
The UARW urges you (and everyone!) to adopt your pet from a shelter, rather than purchasing a pet from a pet store or
breeder. You will find puppies and kittens at shelters as well as mature animals. We estimate that approximately 25% of shelter
animals are purebred.
Every shelter has its own policies and procedures for approving adoptions, so you will need to call or visit the shelters
in your area to learn the requirements. For more information on pet adoption, visit our pet adoption section and read our
guide to adopting from an animal shelter.
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How do animal shelters decide what animals to make available for adoption?
The purpose of an animal shelter's adoption program, whether a private animal protection organization or a municipal animal
care and control agency, should be to find responsible, lifelong homes for animals who are suitable family companions. Making
such matches requires knowledge of the needs of both the animals to be placed and their prospective adopters. Only healthy
animals who are not known to have exhibited potentially dangerous or aggressive tendencies or other serious behavioral disorders
should be made available for adoption.
It is important to remember that animal shelters operate with different levels of funding, and every shelter may not have
the resources to treat extremely sick or injured animals. Of course, in these cases, every option is explored when deciding
whether it is possible to provide treatment, but shelters must consider that expending a large amount of funds on one animal
means lessening the funds available for all of the other animals under their care.
Upon arrival at the shelter every dog or cat should receive a thorough behavioral assessment to give staff and volunteers
a better understanding of that individual animal's ongoing needs, behaviors, fears and personality. In addition to helping
screen out poor adoption candidates, temperament evaluation results can be used to help make the best match between pet and
adopter for pets deemed adoptable.
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Why does my local shelter require that all adopted animals be spayed or neutered?
Because of the needless breeding of dogs and cats, coupled with irresponsible pet ownership, shelters continue to receive
countless unwanted companion animals every year. Between six and eight million dogs and cats enter shelters every year in
the United States, but according to the best estimates available, only 25 to 35 percent of these animals are adopted.
To understand from a shelter's perspective why all animals should be sterilized, read "Please Don't Breed Annie."
For more information on spaying and neutering, see "Myths and Facts About Spaying and Neutering."
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Why do shelters charge an adoption fee?
Because shelters must be able to cover the costs involved in caring for the animals they house, they charge fees for adoption
services. These costs include feeding, grooming, vaccinations, medications, and in some cases, spaying or neutering. Many
shelters depend on donations to cover these costs as they are not profit-making organizations.
Although adoption fees are needed to run shelters, they also serve another purpose. The decision to acquire a pet should
be made very carefully (see "What to Consider Before Adopting a Pet"). Individuals need to be ready and willing
to pay for inoculations, veterinary exams, emergency treatment, spaying or neutering, licensing, and food. If a relatively
small adoption fee causes the prospective pet owner concern, then he or she very well may not be prepared to make the financial
commitment required of responsible pet owners.
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I was denied an adoption and I want to know what to do.
Because animal shelter adoption programs strive to find responsible, lifelong homes for animals in their care, making
such matches requires knowledge of the needs of both the animals to be placed and their prospective adopters. The purpose
of adoption policies is to place suitable pets with responsible persons in order to avoid situations where pets are neglected,
abandoned, mistreated, or simply "mismatched" with adopters. When a mismatch occurs, adopters often return the animal
to the shelter; pass the pet on to another, perhaps unsuitable, caretaker; or simply abandon him.
Adoption policies are in place to protect the animal and ensure a happy match for the adopter. Having a pet is a lifetime
commitment. Cats and dogs can live for 20 years. Unfortunately, there are people who view companion animals as disposable
or replaceable possessions. This is a pattern that only temporarily gives an animal a home, which is unfair to the animal,
demoralizing to shelter staff, and counterproductive to the purpose of animal care and control in the community.
Although declining an adoption is not always an easy or popular decision, it is sometimes necessary to ensure the most
responsible, permanent placement for the animal.
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We recently adopted an animal from my local shelter that we later found out was sick. Why did the shelter allow a sick
animal to be adopted?
The UARW believes that animal shelters should open their doors to any animal in need. However, when shelters do provide
haven to all animals, they accept animals of varying health levels, many of whom arrive with no medical history. Some of these
animals may not exhibit symptoms during their stay at the shelter and may only show signs of illness once they have been placed
in a loving adoptive home.
Also, in any large-scale kennel situation, whether it be a boarding kennel, a breeder, a retail outlet, or a shelter,
any number of transmittable ailments can be passed among animals confined to a common living area. Due to funding constraints,
many shelters are unable to test incoming animals for certain diseases.
The UARW encourages communities to support their local animal shelters so they are able to provide the best care possible
for the animals they assist. If you have concerns about an animal you've adopted that is sick, be sure to consult your veterinarian
and talk to the shelter management.
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