My comments on Reader's Digest article "50 Secrets Your Vet Won't Tell You" continues...
"I'll let you in on a secret of no-kill shelters: We had a contract with our local Humane Society that stated we'd euthanize the animals that needed to be out down. One Sunday they sent us 72 cats to put down. By the end, we were all emotionally devastated."
Well, I would be interested in asking this tech a couple questions. Was the H.S. that they were contracted with calling itself no-kill? If so, that is reprehensible and something should be done.
No-kill shelters may not always be absolutely no-kill. An animal in distress or with a severe health problem, or perhaps a severe behavior problem might need to be euthanized for compassionate reasons.
Pet overpopulation is a problem. Harsh measures (mass euthanasia) are taken every day, and will be until the populations are controlled. Please spay, neuter, and adopt.
I would hope that the board of this particular shelter would seriously consider how truthful they are being with the public, and make needed changes.
Enjoy your pets!
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