They have no idea if these are good homes or not, they just want to make money for themselves and their corporate overlords. AND they do have puppy mill dogs but that says it right on the cage. I also wonder why so many are sick. Now why would North Shore, an organization that is supposedly set up to fight this problem actually be encouraging it? ITs ridiculous. The problem might be mobile adoptions, not North Shore. North Shore is AAAMMMMMAAAAAZZZZINNNNNNGGGGG! It was given to them at NSALI found out that they do not sterilize their equipment and use the same breathing tube in one sick dog as a healthy one therefor just spreading diseases all over the place. Had my husband clean and spray the backyard. We saw a mobile unit (not sure what company did it) but there were tons of people checking out cats and dogs. For more than 15 years we have helped nearly 50000 customers resolve their issues and will never stop striving to ensure further improvements on our platform for a better communication between companies and customers. I hung up and called back again, I again explained the story and was again disconnected. I recently got a beagle puppy from a reputable breeder but he too had a "cold" and had to be on antibiotics for the first 2 weeks we had him. The bleach solution can be impaired by organic matter and needs to have adequate exposure time and proper concentrations to work effectively. The same is true for your dog. The founder is obsessed with rescuing dogs from shelters - even though NYC metro area has essentially no adoptable dogs needing "rescuing" So they bring up sick puppies from southern shelters (and the shelters better produce the desired puppy type or they are cut off from NSAL funds). You people need to get a grip! This is praise, not a complaint. Coining the term, Mutt-i-gree to describe any shelter or rescue pet, John has led the Mutt-i-gree Movement, driven by our award-winning Mutt-i-grees Curriculum. Parvovirus is spread through contact with feces containing the virus. I have never dealt with them but was looking to make a donation but now I will not after reading all these. I understand the desire to save potentially good pets from death and I agree with the idea that pets are not disposable and for the fickle, that getting a puppy for Christmas and ditching it when bored irresponsible. OH and if you would like to visit your animal, its by appointment only and from 6-8pm in the evening. My husband was told he was getting a 60-80 pound shepherd mix. A booster is given at one year of age and every 1-3 years thereafter. Then we had our pet put down. Perhaps a state Senator that would be willing to dig into this? We are their backup - if people can't afford their ridiculous fees, and don't want to take pets to the local shelter where they will surely die, they come to us. Shame on all of you who have judged the people whose lives were turned upside down by the alleged irresponsible practices of NSAL. hudson highland in hopewell WHICH by the way i totally recommend to anyone. Folks, please read the back of the adoption agreement that you signed and read their literature. The complicating factor is that there is a period of time from several days to several weeks in which the maternal antibodies are too low to provide protection against the disease, but too high to allow the vaccine to work. You do not have it for life or do they. I have lived with and raised several dogs from shelters. In those dogs who have severe symptoms, antiserum against endotoxins may be given. There are much more reputable charities out there to support. What we don't need are coyotes with no fear of humans. Rescues is the way to go from now on! Webanguage, Literacy, and Learning in STEM Education brings together a range of applied linguistic researchers and projects that address the interface among language studies, science, engineering, and education. My point? There were two separate attacks on children in one week by coyotes in the neighboring county two weeks ago. This place needs to be shut down and those precious animals taken care of with love so they can be healthy and adopted into good homes like they deserve. I knew he had kennel cough&a juvenille heart murmur but wasn't expecting to shell out 30 grand&Nortg Shore not help in any way shape or form, I can see that some of you are upset, but in reality you really have to think deeply about what you are saying. My vet tells me that AJ is going to be ok in the end and I hope they are correct. WHAT A CROCK NSAL is! Sounds like the facility really didnt want to know if the fog was positive, pay for the treatment or care for the animal. If you can't afford one - do not get a dog. Corticosteroids may be given if the animal is in shock. A facility as large as this should only be taking in animals it can truly care for in the long run. i am devistated over this and i want my babies home with me now instead of at a nasty ### animal hospital in long island. Would escape and go hunting, killing and eating small animals Spanning I adopted a cat from North Shore animal league on 1/28/2023. Prizes to be awarded in the 2021 All-Cash Sweepstakes are as follows: 1 Grand Prize $25,000; 1 First Prize $15,000; 1 Second Prize $5,000; 1 Third Prize $2,500; 1 Fourth Prize $1,000; 1 Fifth Prize $500. Asked December 22, 2018 2 answers Answered July 1, 2020 Scam for using people as punching bags gossiping back stabbing cut throat work place Answered August 15, 2019 Not a scam. as well as all the rest of the puppies and animals that were adopted that day off the van. If you want to be sure what you're getting, adopt an adult dog or older puppy - otherwise it is a total crapshoot. if i were a celebrity, ie beth ostrasky (who swears by nsal) i would not want my name connected to this establishment. These are rooms with no windows and No materials from this website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. potential funds from the state, should that be happening. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now for the people that work at this place that were rude to the customers. We had Charley for 10 days and my fianc started having some allergic reactions to her so not knowing what to do we brought her back and said she was perfect but it was just allergies. They are adopting out animals they KNOW are sick and do not care about who they infect. I have complained to the Attorney General and will be complaining to anybody that I can get to answer. The person who is in charge of volunteers (who by the way is not a volunteer but is very well paid never answers her phone or makes an effort to see what is going on in the adoption areas. A less common form of the disease causes myocarditis (inflammation of the heart). I adopted my black lab mix November of 2009 six short months after having a miscarriage. HOWEVER i feel that it is their duty to evaluate and give the proper physical before a pup is adopted by a family. Are we going to risk getting sick ourselves. But without doing an individual test on each puppy, it is impossible to determine where the puppy is in its immune status. You can take meds but it just controls it, it does not kill it. Animals sound like the last thing the top executives are interested in. They told me the ACC helps find animals homes! Anyone can basically work as a tech as long as they are going to school. I adopted a Pomeranian from the NSAL 2 years ago. Petsmart and their large adoption partners will treat you like crap - BEWARE! They have several buildings for various animals and their care A veterinarian udon staff as well as vet techs. In severe cases, blood transfusions may be necessary. WebThis company may actually exist and be legitimate, just be sure to read and understand completely the terms of your agreement with them. Commercially prepared vaccines are safe and do not cause disease. The woman and her four children left North Shore crying and screaming they would never go there again. North Shore Animal League America review: Be very aware of the animals you get from North Shore. When we went back they didn't want to give us Charley back yet then wanted to wait. One other thing I'm confident of after reading all of you posts I will always rescue dogs, but never again from NSAL. If you google coy-dog you can see a picture of what she looked like This place sounds like a money machine for someone. That in itself sucks and needs to be looked into. 18,443 were here. Its been tested for what? I taught kids for ten yeas and saw a lot of illnesses and caught many from my kids that I loved but never anything from our sick puppy or any of our pets. Well she has PARVO which is incredibly serious and heartbreaking. I just want everyone to be very aware of the animals you get from North Shore. Are you seriously putting a HUMAN ideal and corporation above the health and welfare of these dogs? Undertaking the treatment of affected dogs and puppies without professional veterinary care is very difficult. Administration strong arms the organization into taking as many puppies as possible from out of state shelters. North Shore use to also do home check ups but stopped that 2, I think North Shore was better when my bro got his dog there years ago. That's why the adoption from any place reputable comes with free vet care for a limited period (as it does with NSAL). If an animal did have an accident, some one was available to clean area quickly. Animal behavioral specialist are also employed at the foundation. The Prompt treatment by a veterinarian will increase survivability in infected puppies and working with your veterinarian on a vaccination program that is best for your puppy is important. Without the correct amount of properly balanced intravenous fluids, the chance of recovery in a severely stricken animal is very small. According to the North Shore Animal League America, it has rescued over a million animals since its beginnings in 1944 under animal advocate Marianne H. WebNorth Shore Animal League America 25 Davis Avenue Port Washington, NY 11050 Other Names Animal League America Pet Savers Foundation Tax Status 501 (c)3 Stated Most reputable shelters will never adopt out a pet that has not been spayed or neutered. friday (november 14th) I called out of work, and took them to another animal hospital. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. WebNorth Shore Animal League America | 3,188 followers on LinkedIn. Anyway eventually Ali. Obviously not. Web[Senate Hearing 106-71] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office] S. Hrg. So please lets keep the facts real and not make it worse than it was. Needless to say NSAL didn't want her back. However, there are multiple allegations that the Not all cases of bloody diarrhea with or without vomiting are caused by parvovirus and many sick puppies are misdiagnosed as having 'parvo.' But here's the thing. so the week passed quickly. There does not seem to be a constant presence of staff in this area, and the runs are not cleaned out on a regular basis, so if a dog defecates, it has to keep skirting the area for ages, till help comes. On Saturday August 18th I adopted a puppy from the mobil unit of North Shore Animal League. I hesitated at that point but the employee said well just think about it while I finish off the paperwork. Their response was"maybe a tiny bit; she looks more greyhound." 1. Odds of winning the BONUS CASH are 1 in 50 for one of the Fast 50 winners. Their ###ic director of special adoptions has no education, training, or experience in animal behavior - and actually tried to blame my dogs behavior on me! At six weeks of age, 25% of the puppies could be immunized. Start Planning Your Gift Here Take a I filed a complaint with the BBB in hopes that something can be done about this shelter giving out sick animals and not being held responsilbe for it. "scented" our house--and I don't mean wasn't housebroken because she only pooped outside--I mean she went from room to room marking territory Find executives, board members, teams, related companies, and more. Do you have a TV station that would be will to do an undercover investigation? Anyway. Why would employee allow someone who has another dog to adopt a sick puppy that may and can infect it." Taking in mill animals is certainly NOT a week stay event. But i agree with the person above that you all are trying to put blame to somethine that naturally occurs. How can they know anything about any of the dogs? People are constantly coming in and out of there. At time of adoption they did not provide me his SOAP or intake/wellness exam report from when he was transferred over from a shelter in Tennessee (where he came from). however, the weekened passed and they both didn't act like puppies. is that they go through told us they would test them for parvo and distemper as our vet from hudson highland recommended. the original mission statement for nsal has completey been thrown out the wind0w! If you want what you want you might be better off somewhere else. Needless to say I was terrified. She was quiet and aloof, which we mistook for calm and reserved. P.S. Animals come in at record rates, and get turned around in 48 hours, some of which never see a vet prior to adoption. Go stand in the parking lot and continue picking up dog ###like the piece of ### that you are! These animals already have a rough life and deserve so much more! WebNorth Shore Animal League America is the worlds largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. But I took to understanding why she may have a bad attitude and demeanor. They go there more than 4 times a week while volunteers usually go about once a week (at least i do) so I think that they need some kind of special bond with pets in order to work there. I am out $950 and they give me my $100 adoption fee back. Not discounting anyone's complaints, but we are saying we think the problem is in VA: From the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, P.O. When the maternal antibodies drop to a low enough level in the puppy, immunization by a commercial vaccine will work. Beautiful dog, but quiet and very skinny-protruding ribs, spine and hind quarters. NSAL doesn't care about their animals at all - their criminal president pockets $340, 000/year while they don't have a single person on staff who is knowledgeable in animal behavior! References and Further Reading Dogs have feelings, and they are very emotional, even more so than humans because they have nothing else but their instincts to live by. I can tell you that a large percentage of adopters never come back to get this done which of course further worsens the pet overpopulation problem. Lara Spencer is at North Shore Animal League America in New York to celebrate the viral challenge, which calls on people to donate to animal shelters today in Modified live vaccines are safe and effective, but despite the best vaccination protocol, all puppies will have a window of susceptibility of at least several days where they will be at risk. I believe benefactors who support NSAL, (both financially and with their free time), the animals and the public deserve better and someone should take a fresh look at NSAL procedures and the performance of senior ( and extremely well paid)managers. I called back again but was either recycled in the queue or sent to voice mail. It is true, that most of us humans simply don't understand how parvo and giardia are opportunities for us to prove our worthiness as pet guardians via vet visits, bills, health risk to family, countless hours spent on training, cleaning, managing, animal quarantine, worrying, feeling guilty and generally dedicating all of our resources and peace to our "rescued" pet. They forced our rescue group out, and moved these other bozos in 2 days later. OH and also notice, not one single complaint and Best Friends has been around longer and the SECOND largest shelter, doing the right thing puts them on top of NSAL in what I"m seeing. By using quality vaccines and an aggressive vaccination protocol, we can make this window of susceptibility as small as possible. Be very aware of the animals you get from North Shore. 15% of employees would Just for the record, this was the first time we have ever been to North Shore, but we have heard about them for years and years and finally glad to see the place and to get a great dog there. I cannot tell you how upset I waswe donated to guys and were very generous and you treat us like crap! Sweepstakes void wherever prohibited by law. I signed the surrender paper and left with a heavy heart. I was told it was because she had just been spay. Sweepstakes are sponsored by North Shore Animal League America (Sponsor) whose decisions are final and binding in all respects. The puppies on the website are not in the shelter. however the word is out about nsal. All applicable laws and regulations apply. Get directions view our pets. 4. Because of this gross negligence many sick animals were adopted out and ended up passing away from the parvo virus. WebView North Shore Animal League America's up-to-date org chart, open roles, and culture details. So please stop bashing the blue shirted employees because a lot of them work because they love what they do. The rescue that Im reading about needs to have the state go in to inspect the place. The number increased to 60% by 16 weeks, and by 18 weeks of age, 95% of the puppies could be immunized. Despite our highly informed and experienced dog rearing skills, this dog: When we got her home and gave her a bath, she shook all the time and was afraid of everything, took her to our vet she was so sick with so many different things took over a year to get her healthy, she has permanent lung damage from neglect on NSAL part. By: News 12 Staff. I feel bad for the puppy that ended up God knows where. 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Replacing fluids lost through vomiting and diarrhea is probably the single most important treatment. She had not only hookworms but Giardia. Which in some cases may be for life. From what we remember, they can not guarantee the health of any puppy or dog. And we kept asking them, where di d you get your dog? Lamm, CG; Rezabek, G.B. I donated regularly to them, but will no longer, I know there are some good well meaning people there, but J. John Stevenson with a salary of $360, 000 a year does not deserve my hard earned money 82% of what NSAL takes in goes to him. There should be a law against adopting out sick puppies and telling people they have pet insurance when they do not. I don't know about this shelter. Partly because they are understaffed and partly because not enough people care, these animals behaviors get worse the longer they are there. A pioneer of the no-kill movement, North Shore Animal League America continues to lead the way with the development Be responsible and know what it entails to take on a pet. My Puppy was also adopted in August on the 13th. The current vaccines protect against all strains of the canine parvovirus, including the relatively new parvovirus-2c strain. This is especially true of volunteers (those in red shirts) as they are not paid to be there. Like any dog, they weren't perfect", but were great, loyal mutts. The volunteers are out on the floor working their hearts out (with good intentions ) to have dogs and cats adopted and make the adoption process pleasant. 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