The SF SPCA has a reputation of being a "no-kill" shelter, meaning adoptable dogs and cats are not euthanasized due to lack of space. However, the new president, Jan McHugh-Smith (named by the Society’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, February 7th, 2007) has implemented a new "adoption criteria" that mandates dogs kept at the shelter over 30 days are up for "at risk review" with the outcome being euthanasia. This Saturday, May 26th, 5 dogs will be put down for no other reason than being at the shelter over 30 days; one being a 12 week old lab puppy.
It is a sad fact that millions of dogs are euthanasized each year due to lack of space in local shelters. However, the SF SPCA has proclaimed itself as being a "no kill" shelter. This is no longer the case. However, instead of acknowledging this tragic turn of events, staff has been ordered to be silent regarding this matter to volunteers and the public. It is not fair to lie to the public. The SF SPCA needs to acknowledge its actions and be forthright with the public about its practices.
Next time you stop by the SF SPCA to browse the adoptable animals and perhaps see volunteers wearing shirts and aprons proclaiming: "Ask me how to adopt this dog", the better question might be: "Ask me how we kill this dog".
It is a sad fact that millions of dogs are euthanasized each year due to lack of space in local shelters. However, the SF SPCA has proclaimed itself as being a "no kill" shelter. This is no longer the case. However, instead of acknowledging this tragic turn of events, staff has been ordered to be silent regarding this matter to volunteers and the public. It is not fair to lie to the public. The SF SPCA needs to acknowledge its actions and be forthright with the public about its practices.
Next time you stop by the SF SPCA to browse the adoptable animals and perhaps see volunteers wearing shirts and aprons proclaiming: "Ask me how to adopt this dog", the better question might be: "Ask me how we kill this dog".
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