I agree about real solutions needing to be grass roots movements. Radial groups will never get anything done except bring attention to a subject. Beyond that, they are too polarizing to be part of the solution, even if they're right. Posting the ALF site was probably a bad move on my part, but I'm just trying to find out all I can. I found something of interest there, but I probably could have found the same info from a different source.
I've never given any thought to long-term residents of no-kill shelters. It's never come to mind as our shelter puts down thousands annually. I think I would swap that problem for the current one, but it is something major to consider with a no-kill policy. The Best Friends model is a great one, but I wonder how many urban shelters could duplicate that? Maybe more rural sites could be set up (costs would be cheaper) and maintain a smaller 'front door' in town? |