The Paradox of “No Kill” Animal Welfare Policies
Originally content provided by: Dame
America as a whole has been working toward a “no kill” goal for decades, reassured every few years that we’re about to arrive. We haven’t. There are reasons why—and they’re why, as a current call to action, those words are almost meaningless.
Davis County adopts ‘socially conscious’ animal shelter posture
Originally content provided by: Standard-Examiner
This article explains why Davis County Animal Care and Control decided to adopt a “socially conscious” animal shelter philosophy.
LA County Adopts ‘Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering’ Policy , Featuring Humane Care
Originally content provided by: City Watch
An article that outlines when the Socially Conscious Sheltering movement gained public support.
What is Socially Conscious Sheltering? A conversation with Dr. Apryl Steele, President & CEO of the Dumb Friends League
Originally content provided by: Naca's PAW-one with Adam Ricci
Dr. Apryl Steele is a veterinarian and the current President and CEO for the Dumb Friends League in Denver, Colorado. In this episode Dr. Steele discusses what socially conscious sheltering is.
Considerations When Determining the Path of an Animal through Our Shelter
When an animal enters a shelter, staff gathers information from a variety of sources to determine if the animal is healthy and safe for adoption.
Colorado Veterinary Leaders Approve Statement Supporting the Socially Conscious Animal Communities and Opposing the No-kill Movement in Animal Welfare
Originally content provided by: Colorado Veterinary Medical Association
In a unanimous move, the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Board of Directors has approved a position statement supporting the socially conscious animal community movement and opposing the no-kill movement in animal welfare.
Suffering Pets Removed From Pueblo Area Shelter Arrive at Dumb Friends League
Originally content provided by: Dumb Friends League
The Dumb Friends League has received more than 50 cats and dogs from Community Animal Services of Pueblo (CASP) following a state investigation into the unacceptable conditions with injured and ill animals going without care at the shelter and its subsequent closure.
What is Socially Conscious Sheltering
Now is the time for a different animal sheltering model. A compassionate model. A transparent model. A thoughtful model. Socially Conscious Sheltering is the future of animal welfare.
Front Range Shelter Leadership Responds to Community Animal Services of Pueblo Conditions and Closure
Originally content provided by: Dumb Friends League
Read a statement that community leaders provided about the conditions of suffering that happened at Community Animal Services of Pueblo (CASP), operated by PAWS for Life in Pueblo, CO.