045337ca8dff240916622f375928c265 Facebook Syndication 2015-06-22T11:52:57-07:00 http://www.facebook.com/favicon.ico https://fbcdn-profile-a.akamaihd.net/hprofile-ak-xpa1/t5.0-1/373024_139719697585_1607893914_n.jpg 88cf81dbc94971203fa129f645c9fe54 2015-06-22T19:52:57+01:00 2015-06-22T19:52:57+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org

Stunning Art Project Shines Light on the 5,500 Dogs Euthanized a Day
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Through beautiful art, a museum wants capture the dire plight of shelter dogs.]]> 4316d746a4d889a42c3285e1a160ef5e 2015-06-19T21:15:13+01:00 2015-06-19T21:15:13+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org Animal Care & Control San Francisco] have claimed that a No Kill shelter can’t have an open admission policy, this is FALSE. A No Kill shelter can be either “limited admission” or “open admission.” And there are plenty of [open admission] No Kill animal control shelters.."


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A reporter asked me today about the differences between a No Kill shelter and an "open admission" shelter. Underlying the question was the false excuse used by regressive directors that a shelter can never be both No Kill AND open admission. This is what I told her: A No Kill shelter can be public or private, run by a humane society or by a municipal government. While some have claimed that a No Kill shelter can’t have an open admission policy, this is false. A No Kill shelter can be either “limited admission” or “open admission.” And there are plenty of No Kill animal control shelters and thus No Kill communities to prove it. By contrast, an “open admission” shelter does not have to, and should not, be an open door to the killing of animals. In fact, using the term “open admission” for killing shelters is misleading as they are CLOSED to people who love animals. They are CLOSED to people who might have lost their job or lost their home but do not want their animals to die. They are CLOSED to Good Samaritans who find animals but do not want them killed. They are CLOSED to animal lovers who want to help save lives but will not be silent in the face of needless killing. And so they turn these people and their animals away. It doesn't have to be this way. America is a nation of animal lovers, and our citizens, as well as the animals they love, deserve a shelter that reflects their compassionate values. We now have a solution to shelter killing and it is not difficult, expensive nor beyond practical means to achieve. No Kill is a humane, sustainable, cost-effective model that works hand in hand with public health and safety, while fulfilling a fiscal responsibility to taxpayers. For shelters wanting to embrace life, the @[119530458104442:274:No Kill Advocacy Center] has free guides to help them: http://goo.gl/C43MvJ For those that don't, we have free guides for activists to force them to: http://goo.gl/aSRzWO Photo courtesy of www.facebook.com/centralcaliforniapetsalive]]> 67f192fd625d09ec80075e7b9191b727 2015-06-19T02:44:50+01:00 2015-06-19T02:44:50+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org KitTea passed all of their health inspections. Starting Wednesday, June 24 tney will be open to the general public.


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Great news! We passed ALL our health inspections. Starting Wednesday, June 24 we will be open to the general public. Crowdfunders, you'll be hearing from us soon regarding how to redeem your reservation. If we have space, we *might* accept walk-ins starting on Monday, so stop by if you're in the 'hood and see if there's room!]]> b7bc832daa902fd07240a0ea346d3c68 2015-06-17T07:24:26+01:00 2015-06-17T07:24:26+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org

Community Post: 6 Transformations That Will Make You Want To Save A Mangy Mutt
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Demodex is non-contagious mange. It looks (and smells) awful, but it's very treatable, and the transformation is amazing!]]> 9297f7bb5af120d956cd490bcd7a8da1 2015-06-16T05:57:11+01:00 2015-06-16T05:57:11+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org Animal Care & Control San Francisco and the The San Francisco SPCA had a similar goal.... They could do this in a HEART BEAT.


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Here in Fremont County, we would love to save every life, but sadly this will not always happen. Though we have done it twice now, saving 100% of the animals in an open-admission shelter is not typical in animal shelters across the country. However, we strive to save as many animals as we can month in-month out. You have our word that all animals which enter our shelter will "always" be treated as individuals and with the utmost respect. Animals don't deserve anything less...]]> 59a3c578bc6879b7ea4efab5f0174ff3 2015-06-15T06:36:43+01:00 2015-06-15T06:36:43+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org

Funeral homes increasingly using dogs to comfort mourners
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Sandy Del Duca was mourning the death of her father when Lulu, a curly haired goldendoodle, came bounding down the stairs at the Ballard-Durand funeral home. Del Duca thought Lulu was simply the pet of...]]> 45b0f222bebd157d566d1862495fb3d8 2015-06-15T05:28:51+01:00 2015-06-15T05:28:51+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org b4275ee80281831162a7aa199dbae37f 2015-06-15T02:12:30+01:00 2015-06-15T02:12:30+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org

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We are happy to report that the absolute MAXIMUM sentence was imposed Friday by Honorable Ben Davidian in jail court – Department 62. Normally under the realignment law a sentence is split 50% in custody and 50% out of custody or 2/3 in and 1/3 out. Pleading him to the maximum of 3 years last month did not guarantee that a full 3 years in custody would be imposed. In fact the probation pre-sentence report recommended 2 years in custody and 1 year stayed with mandatory supervision for that year out of custody, but the judge agreed the crime too cruel, too callous, too vicious and violent. He also cited probation department findings that Meek is at a high risk to re-offend. Meek finally admitted committing the crime explaining that he “believes he had the right to euthanize the dog, just went about it the wrong way". We are thrilled the court recognized the unusually brutal crime. District Attorney Hillary Bagley reminded the judge that the animal did not fall victim to instant and total submersion since it weighed about 35 to 40 pounds and was weighed down with 25 pounds making the needless suffering and struggling prolonged and unfathomable, reprehensible to anyone. At the end of the hearing, absolute maximum penalty was imposed. We would like to commend Officers Reynaga and Sorrels for putting together a solid case which resulted in this conviction, along with the tenacious D.A. Hillary Bagley and last but certainly not least, Honorable Judge Ben Dividian who treated a crime against an animal as it should be.]]> 7a22fd7039da42109a320563583165c4 2015-06-12T02:35:27+01:00 2015-06-12T02:35:27+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org

FBI Makes Animal Abuse A Crime Against Society
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The animal abusers of today could go on to become the serial killers of tomorrow.]]> 5e0152a9e4fc53e26aa26346f88fa608 2015-06-06T03:49:42+01:00 2015-06-06T03:49:42+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org
And note she put "euthanize" in quotes.


Why Veterinarians Shouldn't “Euthanize” Shelter Pets
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It’s graduation time again at veterinary schools across the US. It’s right about now that the newly minted among us pledge an oath to use our hard-earned scientific knowledge to advance animal welfare and alleviate animal suffering. But does that give us license to to “euthanize” healthy animals in…]]> b5f322fe9de380c887369e54662ac786 2015-05-30T04:38:49+01:00 2015-05-30T04:38:49+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org

We Get a Preview of San Francisco's First Cat Cafe
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Six cats entertain about 50 humans at a gala for KitTea, a project two years in the making.]]> 752425f623c85a0dc16dfcad9a2df248 2015-05-30T03:10:46+01:00 2015-05-30T03:10:46+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org Animal Care & Control San Francisco after your human passed ???




RESCUED: PANDA is SAFE! Thank you for everyone who shared PANDA. She had nearly 3000 SHARES and several offers to adopt. NEVER doubt the power of your share. SHARING saves lives and finds homes for animals in need. PANDA went home with a PAWesome new family today in San Francisco. We know she will be LOVED! #EveryLifeMattersURGENT: LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE My name is PANDA (female) and I was surrendered to Animal Care & Control SAN FRANCISCO after 18 years because my person died. I was sad, scared and confused at first in the shelter. The volunteers have worked with me so now I'm actually quite chatty and vocal. I know you might be thinking I'm 18 but trust me, I've got a lot of spunk in me. The SF ACC vet staff said I was in good health for a senior kitty. My only issue is that I'm BLIND, which is really no big deal as long as I go to a home who understands how to take of me. You're getting the picture, I am not being put up for adoption at SF ACC because I didn't pass their medical standards. SF ACC offered me to Give Me Shelter and they have 72 hours to find a place for me to go or my outcome will be up to SF ACC. You get triple good karma points if you adopt me, plus a super sweet kitty and if you adopt me this weekend I can be part of the Maddie's Pet Adoption event. Can you help a sweet kitty out and give me a home?If you can help PANDA - adopt or foster - please email maria@givemesheltersf.org. Maria will respond to your emails as quickly as possible. Contribute to Panda's medical care http://youcaring.com/medicalpanda#givemesheltersf #sanfranciscourgentcats #EveryLifeMatters]]> ae49252c16b2906a311d0b66f6fa0a67 2015-05-30T01:00:19+01:00 2015-05-30T01:00:19+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org North Central Shelter Intervention Program is an inspirational program that does good things for animals, guardians, and SHELTERS. It's a win-win-win!! San Francisco needs a program like this NOW. (The former director Katz said no to this idea years ago.)


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Brandon came into North Central Animal Shelter with Sami, a lovely calico who visits him every day, even though she's not his cat and he doesn't know exactly where she lives. Sami landed on Brandon's doorstep with a terrible wound on her flank. He had no idea where to go, so he came to our intervention table where we quickly realized that Sami is one of our former foster kitties! We called her owner, who came right away, and went with Brandon, who is her neighbor, to a local vet where we all chipped in for Sami's stitches and pain pills. She is now safe at home and won't visit the neighbors anymore - unless they come over to visit her. Living indoors is best!]]> fabe00c1aa4e221474e8fef622026c27 2015-05-29T05:44:08+01:00 2015-05-29T05:44:08+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org

Your Call: How have animals shaped human history?
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On the May 28th edition of Your Call, we’ll speak with anthropologist Brian Fagan about his new book The Intimate Bond: How Animals Shaped Human History,]]> 3fc112b7de01b1343e93d9cde90d1340 2015-05-29T05:00:41+01:00 2015-05-29T05:00:41+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org Animal Care & Control San Francisco will be participating in Maddie’s® Pet Adoption Days again this year (May 30 & 31). Does anyone know if this experience has inspired SF/ACC to engage in more progressive pet adoption approaches during the rest of the year? (Or is this just a 2-day fund-raising event for them?)

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Animal Care & Control San Francisco

Make sure to stop by San Francisco Animal Care & Control TODAY, May 31, and find your new furry, finned or feathered friend. ACC is participating in Maddie’s® Pet Adoption Days. (Adoptions 10 am - 6 pm.) Maddie’s® Pet Adoption Days is a two-day, fee waived collaborative effort of countless people trying to save the lives of shelter animals, a testament to what can be done when people come together and rally for a common cause. This year, participating groups within selected counties of the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara and San Francisco), Washoe County, NV and Dane County, WI will come together for one goal: To empty the shelters! For each pet adopted, Maddie’s Fund® gives participating shelters from $200 to $2,500. This funding enables the shelters like ACC and rescue groups to save and treat more animals throughout the year. Since its inception in 2010, Maddie’s® Pet Adoption Days has supported the adoptions of 31,267 homeless dogs and cats.#ThanksToMaddie]]> 29b69a0cc1ba01a164890e5360889fad 2015-05-29T02:58:05+01:00 2015-05-29T02:58:05+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org Central California Pets Alive: "The conventional animal control mindset is that as long as the "irresponsible public" does not spay and neuter their pets, killing is necessary and inevitable. Shelters that have gone from killing most animals to saving over 90% have done so without waiting for the public to change. They do it by implementing all the programs of the No Kill Equation, including--but NOT limited to--high volume/low cost spay and neuter.

Spay & Neuter Kansas City is an important part of Kansas City's success in saving lives, and their values are crystal clear in this post."


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Get-to-Know-Us Wednesday! This is Maggie! Maggie is a Veterinary Clinic Assistant in our spay/neuter clinic. Her job duties include assisting with anesthetizing pets, prepping them for surgery, watching them during recovery, and much more! She has been with us at SNKC for a little over 5 months. Maggie has worked in animal-related positions in the past, and is originally from Nebraska. She loves working at SNKC "because we understand that education is key in solving the pet overpopulation problem, and also understand the importance of withholding judgment and treating all people and animals with compassion." Thanks for being such an awesome team member, Maggie!]]> 516863ffa77a0cd771df08fcdc6de039 2015-05-27T19:43:38+01:00 2015-05-27T19:43:38+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org Nathan Winograd


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As storms ravage Texas, the shelters in Austin put out an emergency call for foster homes as animals had to be evacuated because of rising flood waters. People lined up to answer the call and take the animals into their homes. All were safely placed. Do good things for animals. Tell people about it. Ask for their help. That's a prescription for success. By working with people, embracing lifesaving programs, and treating each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community.]]> a7797bd1fabb7b2cbcfacabc270e2a3d 2015-05-26T19:26:57+01:00 2015-05-26T19:26:57+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org Austin Pets Alive!


Dog Behavior Questions AFTER a Sleepover, Field Trip, or in Foster
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In order to gain valuable information about what the dogs in our program are like in a home or out in the community, please fill answer the following questions:]]> 5bb6c4072c1a65f350da1ff52ff1ab88 2015-05-23T03:46:35+01:00 2015-05-23T03:46:35+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org
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We haven't yet seen an official City of Austin press release, but we have seen it announced by City Council Member Sheri Gallo - Austin City Council District 10, so we'll make it official here too: Fairfax County (VA) Animal Shelter Director Tawny Hammond has accepted the job to become the new Executive Director of Austin Animal Center. We have been thoroughly impressed with Tawny's record of excellence in Fairfax County, her compassion towards companion animals, her commitment to transparency, and her steadfast belief that every animal must be treated as an individual. We 100% support Tawny's hiring and we welcome her to Austin. No doubt the folks in Fairfax are understandably sad tonight, but Austin attracted a winner. Welcome, Tawny. We can't wait to see you in Austin!]]> d30662d57024a1f36893e5bce6e45bc2 2015-05-22T15:32:29+01:00 2015-05-22T15:32:29+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org

Pit bull bans blasted as biased, without merit | Wisconsin | Wisconsin Gazette - Smart,...
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Eavesdrop on the social circles at the local dog park. The snippet of conversation about discrimination and bullying might sound like a discussion of the latest proposal to allow businesses to refuse service to gays. But the human companions to the canines may be denouncing breed-specific laws and d…]]> 4d01741b7171ba50c7cff9f7cce9512d 2015-05-22T01:21:49+01:00 2015-05-22T01:21:49+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/p100x100/11072061_10153014890248757_7458123388410577652_n.jpg?oh=8f4f6b90182f19a9c28436ae1d382694&oe=56301ABB

Animal Care & Control San Francisco

Hello. Our goal today is to find security footage that shows Maxx (his original name before we dubbed him Maximilian) somewhere in the shaded area of this map. It's important to find film of Maxx, as it may also show a person of interest with him. The time period we are searching for is between Monday, May 11 at 12 Noon to Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 am. We'd like to review any footage from that area during this time period. If you have footage from the area in the map, please call us - but please - only for the footage and/or tips. This is also our emergency dispatch line, and the Animal Control Officers answering it are dealing with animal emergencies as well. ACC thanks everyone for their support.]]> ebd6d9bf49156fdeab2786c928d13e13 2015-05-19T01:50:25+01:00 2015-05-19T01:50:25+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org

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Update on the Maximilian case. We have a new reward flyer with some additional information. We're hoping that perhaps someone saw Maximilian being taken to the location where he was ultimately found. His appearance is quite different before the abuse occurred, and the photo may prompt someone to remember a sighting. To clarify questions about his injuries: when we spoke of older injuries, we were referring to burns and bruises that were one to two days old, and happened after he was stolen and before the majority of the abuse occurred early the morning of May 14. The Friends of Animal Care & Control will be taking care of Maximilian's cremation. Thank you for all of the kind words and support. They mean so much to our staff & volunteers.]]> 8bc6e302925c3e97dcb2ae0e83f2b843 2015-05-16T04:17:20+01:00 2015-05-16T04:17:20+01:00 FixSanFrancisco.org
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