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Originally Posted by QuickSilver  Does it have to cost that much more money, though? Plenty of volunteers will walk dogs for free. I understand that there is overhead for coordinating that effort, but it's not like you need a cadre of professional dog walkers. It's pretty depressing that a shelter would say, "our conditions are so bad that it's kinder to put the animals to death."
I just hope that all shelters make sure they tap into the goodwill that's out there and make sure they leverage any and all free resources (rescues that are willing to take dogs, volunteers, vets who will do low cost s/n, etc). |
It is more than just walking the animals. In many cases a lot of the shelters would have to be pulled down and they will need more space so animals have a place to run and play. Then it is shots, medicines, food, surgeries, beds, dentals etc. Review the costs on the BF's annual report 2008 I posted.
It is depressing in most of the nations shelters. Cement buildings with cement floors and to many animals in a pen with not a lot of windows or light. More like concentration camps and the smells are awful.
I believe most shelters will help with rescues, train volunteers and have vets who do low cost s/n.
It is just a matter of numbers ... over 8 to 10 million animals come into shelters every year..this does not include private rescues that don't report their numbers.