The closing date for our Unless your dog is small, young and "cute" (e.g., not a pit bull), your dog will most likely not be accepted back after the 30-day return policy is up. 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. my pups and molli came face to face ONCE for 5 mins at the most. You should be ashamed of yourself, NSAL is a disaster, just compare to Best Friends.org. 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. We told our kids she was a "dingo" and moved to Australia to live with the other dingoes. ITs ridiculous. In addition, (1) $1,000 BONUS CASH prize will be awarded to one of the Fast 50 winners in a random drawing every 6 months. PetPlan refuses to pay stating that she was prior to them even putting her on the insurance never prior to letting me adopt her. This should be a fault placed on the organization and YOU. He too was sick and on medications when we brought him home. Please DO NOT add attachments that contain your or other peoples personal information, if you dont want it to be visible to the public. SO I'M JUST SAYING STOP WITH THE BLAME GAME AND KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GETTING YOURSELF INTO WHEN ADOPTING FROM A SHELTER. A lot of these animals die, and NSAL offers the family another pet for freeanother pet that's most likely going to be ill. If North Shore was a business - and in many ways it is - it would've been fined a long time ago by the BBB for this blatant bait and switch scheme. Parvovirus infection in domestic companion animals. WebNorth Shore Animal League America (Animal League America), which was established in 1944, is the worlds largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. I have been involved in dog rescue as well. I write about the place in the comment I left. CH1373 A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELP-FLA OR VIA THE INTERNET AT www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. we got to the anm hosp and walked through the front doors. TRANSPORTATION, not in North Shore Animal League. I just want everyone to be very aware of the animals you get from North Shore. i know that their policy is and they recommend not to bring the pups around OTHER dogs because of diseases and other viruses they may catch because THEY dont have all of their full shots yet. linktr.ee/animalleague Posts Reels Videos Tagged In addition, after recovery the virus is not shed in the feces. And I Know for a fact if u have two dogs in a cage one is sick, then they most likely will both be sick. tuesday they were even more lethargic and we took them back to the vet that night. So please stop bashing the blue shirted employees because a lot of them work because they love what they do. (Mobile pets are exposed to more diseases outdoors). 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. "NSAL is a no-kill shelter that is trying to home as many dogs and puppies as they possibly can, what kind of crime is that? " 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. now imagine the upset or explaination she needed to give her daughters. How is parvovirus infection diagnosed? They even offer training, i think. Any of you who have written things along these lines SHOULD NOT BE DOG OWNERS! Not North Shore. Like any dog, they weren't perfect", but were great, loyal mutts. In summary, parvovirus is a very common problem that is a huge killer of puppies. They are innocent, like children and depend on us to take care of them andif they are sick and u adopt then it is your responsibility to make sure they get better. And finally, to all of the dog-lovers who feel that most humans are undeserving of co-habitating with canines: Actually, most do and they even adopt from NSAL. Presented at the Western Veterinary Conference, Las Vegas, NV; February 2004. I adopted a puppy from NSAL 16 years ago and we had her for 15 long, happy healthy years before she died of "old age". The staff were polite and I agree that it may have taken some time. By entering the sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by sweepstakes official rules. AND they do have puppy mill dogs but that says it right on the cage. I finally stopped and said to myself "If not me, then who?" it was the hardest thing to do to hand them over while their sick puppy dog eyes looked into yours. I am out $950 and they give me my $100 adoption fee back. I noticed she was scratching a lot and I too had been itching since I had gotten her on Friday and today I woke up what seem like a rash on both side of my nose. By acceptance of their prize, winners consent to use of their names, photographs or other likeness for purposes of advertising, trade and promotion on behalf of North Shore Animal League America, its affiliates and subsidiaries, without further compensation unless prohibited by law. The puppy was treated with meds at our vets and was well in 6 weeks, kept away from the adult dog in another room till better. All major prizes in the 2021 All-Cash Sweepstakes to be awarded. 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. There is no purchase or donation necessary and a purchase or contribution does not increase your chances of winning. I have called several times and left messages for Theresa who is to be the Medical Director who has never returned any of my calls. I, myself, am a volunteer at NSAL, and recently adopted a 7 week old tiny terrier mix puppy. You can read that people are walking out with animals that are sick or damaged from a mill existence . They then asked if there was any other dogs in the house (yes, 13 yr old rescue) and for 2 references although they just ended up calling just one. There is currently some discussion that there may be other strains that are beginning to emerge and have yet to be formally identified. What about OUR 50 foster cats? Well he actually got a 20-30 pound Corgi mix. Taxes on all prizes are the sole responsibility of winners. Virus can be found in the feces several days before clinical signs of disease appear, and may last for one to two weeks after the onset of the disease. There should be a law against adopting out sick puppies and telling people they have pet insurance when they do not. ANd she came from North Shore. Moved in under the back deck and wouldn't come out. The most common form of the disease is the intestinal form known as enteritis. Odds of winning the BONUS CASH are 1 in 50 for one of the Fast 50 winners. You will see what a true No-Kill Rescue organization really is. However, I would steer clear of the puppies as I'll explain later in the post. CONSUMER DISCLOSURES: Sweepstakes open to U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older. 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. The primary cause of failure of canine parvovirus vaccines is an interfering level of maternal antibody against the canine parvovirus. I put the puppy outside in her crate and went to the vet to get the medicine she needed. the dorectors are running it to the ground! And it is not JUST the volunteers who care. Lamm, CG; Rezabek, G.B. We donated several cans of food and or cat carrier which was over $100. 2021 All-Cash Sweepstakes Official Rules:To enter the 2021 All-Cash Sweepstakes with or without donating, follow the directions stated in the mail piece. But, we can no longer take in any pets because we don't have an adoption center anymore. Theese animals are in need of care and they tell you this. All donations are How humane is that? All three sent home detailed She had dandruff and kennel sickness. The only thing is they don't seem to have a lot of puppies. WebYes, our 2021 All-Cash Sweepstakes is currently underway with wonderful prizes. There would be more room for animals, less sickness and less unhappy adoptive pet parents. Can you not see these people here have gone through so much while trying to do the right thing, getting a shelter do, not a mill dog. Sweepstakes is one of the methods used to raise funds in support of our mission. Webarnie north shore animal league. In cases of severe vomiting, drugs to slow the vomiting may also be used. Our mission is to rescue, nurture, and adopt animals into responsible, loving homes and to educate future generations about the importance of adoption. It is a legit charity. The high number of animals coming in when the rescue facility may not have the room or ability to care for the animal before its ever considered to be placed for adoption. Was even thinking about going to an adoption event and telling people to beware. I will never adopt another dog from them ever again! Minimal compared to the $$$ spent importing sick pups from the south. When we went back they didn't want to give us Charley back yet then wanted to wait. My husband and I sponsored a dog in this situation. My point? we didn't even get to experience that with max and oliver they are fighting for their lives down in long island which by the way i live 2 hrs away. 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. He made no effort to help me find a home for this kitten but made every effort to make sure the kitten was put to sleep and every effort to push anyone away from me that showed an interest in caring for this baby! That in itself sucks and needs to be looked into. NOW this is absolutely unncessary. We scheduled an appointment with an allergist and he got medication and is going to be receiving allergy shots. You see, in the kennel its like a conveyor belt. If you want what you want you might be better off somewhere else. Thats just bull. Instead of posting it here I would go straight to the health department and place a complaint and go to the Better business bureu. I responded, "its your vet that cleared this dog for adoption knowing she was sick-how am I supposed to trust his opinion. I write more about it in my original post. Estimated odds of winning a Fast 50 prize are no greater than 1 in 30,000. It is a legit charity. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State. Either way, when you lodge a complaint about a shelter, you are hurting the animals that it is serving. My advice to those people who want small dogs such as the Pointer Mix person: Get a dog or young adult dog. The bleach solution should be used on bedding, dishes, kennel floors and other impervious materials that may be contaminated. I can only hope Harley's conditions gets taken care of before she is put up for adoption again. Sweepstakes are sponsored by North Shore Animal League America (Sponsor) whose decisions are final and binding in all respects. She then asked if we wanted to take her to their vet to get her checked out. the scales they used were covered in hair and rust. Sure the dog has a few problems, but we knew that from the start. So please lets keep the facts real and not make it worse than it was. We adopted a 6 month old kitten named Charley. When we examine all of the information about maternal derived antibodies, windows of susceptibility, breed susceptibilities, the possibility of unidentified strains, and the effectiveness of different vaccines, we begin to see why there are so many different vaccination protocols and why some vaccinated animals still develop the disease. Graphics are for illustrative purposes only. Why is this facility doing this? The world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. This means any fecal material or vomit needs to be removed with a detergent before the bleach solution is used. Here's some good info on Parvo. 3 days later she was throwing up and having bloody diarrhea. When you have a top executive that is being paid a six figure salary, the place should be better run than what is being written about. Of course this is only in areas away from public view. knowing about kennel cough we thought we were doing the right thing by having the vet see them before we brought them home to make sure they got the proper medication before the entered our house with two other dogs. 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. Except where prohibited by law, as a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees that (1) any and all disputes and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, including but not limited to prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by final and binding arbitration under the rules of JAMS and held at the JAMS regional office nearest the Entrant; (2) the Federal Arbitration Act shall govern the interpretation, enforcement and all proceedings at such arbitration; and (3) judgment upon such arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. I wish this organization could be shut down if indeed it is as wicked as you all say it is. Whats the rush to push them back out the door? She was quiet and aloof, which we mistook for calm and reserved. She was laughing, and thought it was very funny to see the dog's reaction. But without doing an individual test on each puppy, it is impossible to determine where the puppy is in its immune status. the place was the most disgusting animal hospital i ever seen before in my life. But keep in mind if they closed that organization down then most likely all those wonderful animals could be put down. 1. What the public doesn't see is that every last hallway and room at NSAL is full of animals - most of them sick. The animal runs I also do not understand what the head of the unit does. Everyone gave praises to North Shore. WebNorth Shore Animal League America is the worlds largest no-kill organization and has saved the lives of 1,100,000 defenseless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens since 1944. Ask yourself, Why are more animals coming in the door than can be cared for and why is the animal turn around out the door so rapid? Does Petsmart care about them? But I kept on looking at her.. This is a review of the North Shore Animal League I found online: How this is legal I do not know, I would not recommend donating to them any longer.. WebNorth Shore Animal League America | 3,188 followers on LinkedIn. Shame on all of you who have judged the people whose lives were turned upside down by the alleged irresponsible practices of NSAL. Winners will be notified by mail and will be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility and publicity release. If there were medical issues, above and beyond being nurtured, those items were taken care of and the animal was sent to private veterinary practice. There is no demarcation between a licensed vet tech and an assistant. WA: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483. The volunteer (who had over 20 pets adopted within 4 months) was treated as a scapegoatfor this very visible situation and was let go. Conditions can be often disgusting - areas can be neglected for hours at a time resulting in animals laying in their own urine and feces. Exposure to ultraviolet light and sodium hypochlorite (a 1:32 dilution of household bleach - cup bleach to 1 gallon of water) can inactivate parvovirus. For the person who adopted the Pointer Mix and wanted a 30lb dog. But I also think that putting humans and other pets in harm's way is irresponsible. She is also super affectionate. Odds are determined by the number of eligible entries received. We love our dog! Administration strong arms the organization into taking as many puppies as possible from out of state shelters. Parvovirus enteritis is characterized by vomiting (often severe), diarrhea, dehydration, dark or bloody feces, and in severe cases, fever and lowered white blood cell counts. I also would not donate a single cent to the organization until some serious philosophical/organizational changes are made. 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