SICK: Shelter Workers Mock Kitty Prior to Euthanization

[Tayluvheryorkie]

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[mscat]

I could not watch it.. It brought tears to my eyes after reading the first post. I do not understand the cruelty of people. It is not funny , nor entertaining to take a young, helpless life away. I have had a kittty for many years , she is also a tuxedo . We named her oreo , and she is a little tough cat. She is around 7-8 years old now, and likes to talk > meeeow all the time for attention. little kitten did not stand a chance in that shelter, to pts without any medical issues , just for being born , the kitty loses it's life. Makes my stomach ache, and feel like throwing up.

[Ringo1]

I know that I should watch it; as these are some realities that we would rather just not be aware of and I don't believe in just ignoring those.

But I couldn't because just reading the article made me sick to my stomach.

I think that's what my email to them will say.

[jennzy]

I don't think I can watch the movie. I'll burst out in tears. but seriously! WTF???????????? they are supposed to help the animals at the shelters not mock them before their most fragile state! UGGGH! & to think that the woman made 92 000& a year off the tax payers money? Damn! I'm sorry I think we should re-direct her pay scale to the teachers cuz we make half of that (sometimes even less than half!)

[Woogie Man]

Those folks are simply DEMENTED.

One thing I noticed in the article is this....

"The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter has come under fire recently for allegations of animal abuse and its highly paid staff. In November, town officials announced a series of policy changes at the facility following an October shakeup that included the transfer of several key employees and the barring of several local volunteer animal rescuers.

Three of those rescuers filed a lawsuit against the town, Supervisor Murray, Horan and others in December, alleging they were banned in retaliation for speaking out about abuse at the shelter."

I'm thinking the rescue groups were a thorn in the side of the shelter and that's why they were barred from the shelter. Keeping a shelter honest and humane is probably one of the side benefits of rescuers working closely with shelters.

The reason I bring this up is that this all happened in New York. I think passage of Oreo's Law would help in this regard by having rescue groups working more closely with shelters. It would not only save animal's lives but would help to make shelter operations more transparent.

For those of you not familiar with Oreo's law, here is a link about it. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ani...-new-york.html

Here's a quote from a link about Oreo's law that will illustrate how it is pertinent to the situation in this thread.

"Oreo and Max are not isolated incidents. Nor is Oreo's Law about pit bulls. It is about saving all animals. In fact, NYS shelters routinely turn away rescue groups and then turn around and kill the kittens and cats, puppies, dog, rabbits and other animals those rescue groups are willing to save. A statewide survey of rescue groups found that 72% of rescue groups reported being denied animals, and 71% reported shelters turned around and killed those animals. The statewide survey also found that 43% of rescue groups that have expressed concerns about inhumane conditions which they have witnessed in NYS sheters have been the subject of retaliation, while over half (52%) who have witnessed cruelty and neglect at the shelter did not express concerns because they were afraid they would no longer be allowed to rescue, thus allowing those inhumane conditions to continue. Oreo's Law would stop unnecessary killing and unnecessary neglect rampant in NYS shelters."

Oreo's Law failed to pass last year but has been re-introduced this year and I urge everyone to voice their support of this law.

[concretegurl]

I can't watch...$92,000 as as shelter works? Wow...if I finish my masters in sociology and go into public service here I'll be lucky to make half that...hence my BA in business Admin and Law.
I should note (again I'm not watching the video) I've seen and heard of worse...doesn't make this right though...or any less wrong.

[Furbaby Friend]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

Those folks are simply DEMENTED.

One thing I noticed in the article is this....

"The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter has come under fire recently for allegations of animal abuse and its highly paid staff. In November, town officials announced a series of policy changes at the facility following an October shakeup that included the transfer of several key employees and the barring of several local volunteer animal rescuers.

Three of those rescuers filed a lawsuit against the town, Supervisor Murray, Horan and others in December, alleging they were banned in retaliation for speaking out about abuse at the shelter."

I'm thinking the rescue groups were a thorn in the side of the shelter and that's why they were barred from the shelter. Keeping a shelter honest and humane is probably one of the side benefits of rescuers working closely with shelters.

The reason I bring this up is that this all happened in New York. I think passage of Oreo's Law would help in this regard by having rescue groups working more closely with shelters. It would not only save animal's lives but would help to make shelter operations more transparent.

For those of you not familiar with Oreo's law, here is a link about it. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ani...-new-york.html

Here's a quote from a link about Oreo's law that will illustrate how it is pertinent to the situation in this thread.

"Oreo and Max are not isolated incidents. Nor is Oreo's Law about pit bulls. It is about saving all animals. In fact, NYS shelters routinely turn away rescue groups and then turn around and kill the kittens and cats, puppies, dog, rabbits and other animals those rescue groups are willing to save. A statewide survey of rescue groups found that 72% of rescue groups reported being denied animals, and 71% reported shelters turned around and killed those animals. The statewide survey also found that 43% of rescue groups that have expressed concerns about inhumane conditions which they have witnessed in NYS sheters have been the subject of retaliation, while over half (52%) who have witnessed cruelty and neglect at the shelter did not express concerns because they were afraid they would no longer be allowed to rescue, thus allowing those inhumane conditions to continue. Oreo's Law would stop unnecessary killing and unnecessary neglect rampant in NYS shelters."

Oreo's Law failed to pass last year but has been re-introduced this year and I urge everyone to voice their support of this law.

Woogie Man, as a NYS citizen I want to know what I can do to help. How do I go about supporting this law and getting it passed? I didn't even know it existed until you posted this.

I could even get my college campus involved if I knew more about how to support it.

[ArmaniMan]

WOW! I am just seeing this and it is so sick and disturbing, its not even funny.

I have come to understand that not all animals can be saved and that some are going to be put down every year- I don't like it, but I understand the realities. However, I would have hoped that the people working in the shelters were doing their job with care and compassion. I just don't know what to say, that video is sick beyond words

[Christinee]

Wow! That is sad..

[Woogie Man]

Originally Posted by Furbaby Friend

Woogie Man, as a NYS citizen I want to know what I can do to help. How do I go about supporting this law and getting it passed? I didn't even know it existed until you posted this.

I could even get my college campus involved if I knew more about how to support it.

That would be wonderful if you could drum up some support for this law!

When the bill was introduced last year, there was a link that listed the names and addresses of some Assemblymen to contact. That link now says to check back to see how you can help. Last year there was no action taken until June so there is still time to get involved. Here's the link...it may have some useful info soon. Oreo, Yes on Oreo's Law What You Can Do

There is, however, a Facebook page for Oreo's Law. Here's the link... Save Lives - Pass Oreo's Law | Facebook

There seems to be a few rescue groups that 'like' this page. I would suggest contacting them, or any other rescue groups in NYS, to see what you can do. They are all staying abreast of this and are local so would have good info for you. It beats waiting for updated info on the other link.

If you find any current info through these sources, I'd appreciate your posting it on YT.

P.S. The photo is of Oreo, taken minutes before she was euthanized, after being deemed 'aggressive' by the ASPCA.

[AprilLove]

[Furbaby Friend]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

That would be wonderful if you could drum up some support for this law!

When the bill was introduced last year, there was a link that listed the names and addresses of some Assemblymen to contact. That link now says to check back to see how you can help. Last year there was no action taken until June so there is still time to get involved. Here's the link...it may have some useful info soon. Oreo, Yes on Oreo's Law What You Can Do

There is, however, a Facebook page for Oreo's Law. Here's the link... Save Lives - Pass Oreo's Law | Facebook

There seems to be a few rescue groups that 'like' this page. I would suggest contacting them, or any other rescue groups in NYS, to see what you can do. They are all staying abreast of this and are local so would have good info for you. It beats waiting for updated info on the other link.

If you find any current info through these sources, I'd appreciate your posting it on YT.

P.S. The photo is of Oreo, taken minutes before she was euthanized, after being deemed 'aggressive' by the ASPCA.

Thank you for the links!

I will make this my new project and read up on the available links and make some initial contacts if I am able. I will also spread around the links (and the law!) on my FB page. I really don't think many people are even aware of the law.

Once I have more info, I'll make a move to my college campus and get my classmates/community involved. In addition, if I get some updated representative contacts or more current info I will be sure to post them on YT!

Thanks so much for informing me of this Woogie Man. I promise I'll try to make this right for all those little furbabies in NYS!

P.S. Poor Oreo

[FlDebra]

That is so sickening! Somehow you have the idea that people working at an animal shelter must love animals. Obviously, that is not always the case. The fact that these people acted that way on a video makes me wonder just how much more depraved they are in private. The only solace I can think of is that these people will have no defense come judgement day!

[slimem2003]

These ppl are SICK !!! They are there to help, protect and do the most that they can for the animals they are "taking care" of. I can understand that they are a kill shelter and they are used to doing this type of work and after a while you have to numb yourself to get through it but I mean WTF !! they arnt just acting like its no big deal they are mocking and being a**holes to the kitten for no reason other than their own sick amusment. I dont understand nor do I ever want to.. That to me seems like animal Cruelty.. how come she still has a job? can anyone answer that question?

[Rachael x]

I couldn't watch the video but what I have just read is vile. There really is a special place in hell for people like that.