denisew
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Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 02-18-02
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07-12-07 11:01 AM - Post#24927
What is it about this time of year when the shelter starts to fill up? I am glad that at our last bond election, we voted to build a larger shelter to house all these animals. But, until that is done, we need to try to find these animals forever homes. They have some really nice dogs and cats there, so if you are looking for a dog or cat to add to your family, please visit the Allen Animal Shelter.
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cc
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Loc: Allen, tx
Reg: 01-09-01
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07-12-07 11:31 AM - Post#24930
In response to denisew
We got our beautiful dog at the Allen Animal Shelter just over 3 years ago. They were wonderful to work with and seem to really and truly care about the animals.
If you are looking to add a new member to your family...please go to the shelter!
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Bandit's Gang
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Loc: Allen,TX
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07-12-07 08:13 PM - Post#24949
In response to cc
I was told once that this was the time of year to look for guinea pigs at the shelter because people went out of town and didn't want to find someone to watch them. All I can say is our own personal animal shelter is at maximum capacity.
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denisew
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Loc: Allen, TX
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07-12-07 09:20 PM - Post#24953
In response to Bandit's Gang
Yes, and when at maximum capacity and new animals come in, that means some of the animals that have been there for a long period of time need to go - one way or another. That is why I posted this - to bring it to the attention of our community. Hopefully those who are thinking of turning over their animals will take them elsewhere - to the SPCA, Humane Society, Operation Kindness, etc. And, hopefully those wanting to adopt will check at our shelter first.
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marsenio
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Loc: Windridge
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07-13-07 05:11 PM - Post#25013
In response to denisew
Hello,
I adopted my rat terrier puppy from the Allen Shelter and have been greatly pleased with her ever since!!! She is our 3rd dog now.
I hope I don't sound stupid, but are you saying the shelter ends up euthanizing the ones they cannot adopt?  That breaks my heart.
Edited by marsenio on 07-13-07 05:13 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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eilish
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Loc: Allen
Reg: 04-02-06
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07-13-07 05:22 PM - Post#25014
In response to marsenio
Yes, unfortunately our shelter is not a no-kill shelter.
So, bless you for rescuing your girl...
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Kitzira
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Age: 25
Loc: Allen
Reg: 08-11-06
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07-13-07 05:44 PM - Post#25015
In response to marsenio
Most city shelters are high-kill shelters. Since they get animals in from drop-offs, strays, inhumane seizing, ect.
In most shelters, if the animal is aggressive to humans then it will be put down rather quickly. If the shelter must kill to make space for new dogs, and a dog has been on the adoption floor for over 1-2 months, they may choose to put it down.. thinking that no one will ever be interested in taking the animal.
At the shelter I work at, the McKinney SPCA, we used to be a high-kill shelter because we received several animals from other city shelters. But since last October, we cut all the city contracts except for Collin County Animal Services & The Colony & no longer put down an animal that spends months on the adoption floor. Unfortually this puts the pressure back onto the city shelters. In order to leave an animal at our SPCA, there must be room in holding for it, if not, we will turn you away and ask to come back/call later.
There are very few no-kill shelters around, Operation Kindness in Carrolton is one. Why are there so few? Because it is very expensive for them to operate. What if a dog doesn't get adopted for 4-6 months, gets sick, gets well, ect. You've spent so much money on them and only get back about $200... while another shelter could of adopted out 8 dogs in that time for the same amount of money that you spent caring for that dog.
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denisew
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Loc: Allen, TX
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07-14-07 12:36 PM - Post#25044
In response to marsenio
Yes, the Allen Animal Shelter will euthanize an animal to make space for more. It is a sad situation in many shelters, but it does happen. Thousands of dogs and cats are euthanized in area shelters to make room for more. That is why it is so important to get your pets neutered or spayed to help keep the animal population down and help reduce the over population of pets. And, when it comes time for adding a pet to your family, the shelters should be the first places we go to get that new pet.
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