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Working with shelters and rescues I hear complaints from both sides of the aisle. One argument that intrigues me is the complaint about stray dogs. It seems some in rescue are so eager to criticize animal control for not dealing with the stray dog dilemma, and it is just that… a dilemma. If animal control focuses their efforts and …
More than 6 years ago, I was somewhat new to the shelter community and the way in which I would shape Bound Angels. I came across this dog that some claimed was a purebred Belgian Malinois, I realized he had many Mal traits, but there was a lot of other stuff going on. Zeus was a handlful. The disclaimer I …
As this year rolls to a much too quick end, I reflect back at the amazing year we’ve had here at Bound Angels. Thanks to your support, we’ve lived up to our mission and “helped shelters save more lives.“ Every shelter we visit is a new experience, new dogs, new challenges and more lives to save. And the best part …
Every time we talk about the shelter crisis we hear Adopt Don’t Shop. It’s become sort of a mantra among those fighting for shelter pets. But I ponder the question, “Is this the answer?” I do not doubt that adopting animals from shelters is the right thing to do, but the question remains, “Is this THE answer.” People adopt …
If you’ve ever visited a shelter, one thing is very apparent to you and that is the overwhelming number of pit bulls and pit mixes there are. The numbers are so disproportionate that it’s staggering. What is the answer? Is it BSL (breed specific legislation), is it mandatory spay neuter, it is education, outreach? Or is there no real answer …
There was a study not too long ago that stated that the average pit bull has had more than 3 homes in the first year of his life. In no way should this be a breed specific comment, but since the pit bull is oftentimes the dog that is singled out at shelters, this comment cut me to the core. …
So, another thing I am not good at being consistent at is fundraising. I guess that’s because I see so many other groups fundraising more than doing the work, so I think that everyone thinks like me. Therefore, I don’t do fundraisers. Since starting Bound Angels in 2007 we’ve done 3, yes 3 fundraisers. We run on a super shoestring …
The American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) have today issued statements to highlight their vehement disapproval of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)’s apparent policy of euthanizing animals frequently at its shelter in Norfolk, VA. Furthermore, the AKC has called for the PETA shelter to take steps towards balancing its adoption and euthanasia …
Recently there seems to be much attention on temperament testing dogs in shelters here in LA. The controversy is necessary because of the implications to the innocent- the shelter dogs. In short, temperament testing a dog involves putting a dog through a series of tests to see if he will bite. There is a lot more to it than that, …
For some reason rescue people feel like they have to interrogate people who wish to adopt and assume that everyone is evil. I’m not delusional in thinking that everyone is great, but I also know that in order to save lives, sometimes it is a crap shoot. I know that there is no one that could provide a home as …
