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. These people are just taking everyone for a ride and have no respect for the animals or the familys adopting these precious animals. Some are transitioning to online and adoptions by appointment, and North Shore Animal League America on Long Island has made adjustments to its application 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. Yes, she had kids and was scared. The virus is known to survive on inanimate objects - such as clothing, food pans, and cage floors - for 5 months and longer in the right conditions. I was complaining about them having adopted me out an aggressive dog and then a puppy that had parvo. There is no rational behavior or rules for a dog. Material regarding mental and physical issues, as well as written explanations from the veterinarian that corrected physical issues on the dog. I adopted a 3-month pup from NSAL 3 years ago, yes he was sick and NSAL was completely upfront about what he had. In fact, the paperwork they gave me had only "Coccidia " checked off, none of the worm choices were checked off. Parvovirus infection in domestic companion animals. Investigative reporting might be one place to start looking for information. Is North Shore Animal League America Running A Sweepstakes North Shore Animal League America previews fundraiser Yes, our 2022 All-Cash Bottom line? 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. | Since 1944, North Shore Animal League America has been saving the lives of innocent dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens over 1,000,000 to date. All entries must be postmarked by December 31, 2021 and received no later than January 7, 2022, or as otherwise stated in this package. North Shore Animal League America - Sweepstakes, North Shore Animal League America - Worst Experience in Animal Shelter, North Shore Animal League America - Horrible, North Shore Animal League America - Dog Surrender, North Shore Animal League America - unethical behavior from staff and veterinarians, North Shore Animal League America - adopting sick pets, North Shore Animal League America - medical records. They are all on medication, and often vomit or have diarrhea in their cages. It's a terrible expensive disease and a heart-breaker, even for the people that work at the hospital you take your dog to. It is a clean facility - at least the parts the public sees. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. Again. Donations to a charitable organization are irrevocable gifts. There is much that we do not know about the virus or the best way to control the disease, but we are learning new information daily. Lacey was a puppy lived to 16, was a wonderful dog, will always miss her. How is parvovirus infection diagnosed? North Shore Animal League America is the worlds largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. Evidently, right now, he's getting treated for URI intravenously as well as his nutrients and water. WebNorth shore animal league america is the world's largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization. They should be closed down because what they are doing is in humane! We live in MN. Chances are, you are going to become an expert after adoption. So of course, we end up taking her home. We scheduled an appointment with an allergist and he got medication and is going to be receiving allergy shots. max had to be put on oxygen and given iv's and antibiotics same with oliver minus the oxygen tank. Sweepstakes are sponsored by North Shore Animal League America (Sponsor) whose decisions are final and binding in all respects. Well that same day I called North Shore, I explained that the puppy was very sick and there was no way I could keep her especially not around my children. 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. We specifically avoided anything from down south (parvo is more prevelant). I feel bad for the puppy that ended up God knows where. She is in critical condition and we have yet to speak to an actual doctor, just assistants who are completely uninformed. i am devistated over this and i want my babies home with me now instead of at a nasty ### animal hospital in long island. Well, she ate like she never eaten before 3xs per day. I truly believe if NSAL had more money to spend, they would fix A LOT of their issues. animal. The staff were polite and I agree that it may have taken some time. If this is too much to bear for you, get a dog from a rescue group that has had it in a foster home for a while - it will have already recovered from shelter life. In Kapil, S; Lamm, CG (eds.) There are way too many animals and not nearly enough workers/volunteers. If an animal did have an accident, some one was available to clean area quickly. mr. lewyt is probably spinning in his grave wondering what the he** happened to his rescue shelter?! I did not catch it, nor did my boyfriend or the adult dog we had or our cats. They gave me 30 days free insurance. Webarnie north shore animal league. There is a broad range in the severity of symptoms shown by dogs that are infected with parvovirus. linktr.ee/animalleague Posts Reels Videos Tagged Spanning the organizations 75-year history, theyve rescued and placed over 1.1 million animals and developed best practices throughout the rescue community. But I kept on looking at her.. Employees of Sponsor or Administrator, or any of its or their respective parent(s), subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising agencies, suppliers, distributors, retailers or any other company or individual involved with the design, production, execution or distribution of the Sweepstakes, and their immediate family (spouse, parents and stepparents, siblings and stepsiblings, and children and stepchildren) and household members (people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year) of each such employee are not eligible. I do regret giving her back and hate myself for it. I worked as a vet tech for years, and usually larger breeds have a better survival rate with hospitalization from my experience. The closing date for our 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. Understanding that they can have over 750-800 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. ITs ridiculous. They spread it by smelling one another' [censored]s, poop and using the same food and water dish. My vet tells me that AJ is going to be ok in the end and I hope they are correct. Many adult dogs exposed to the virus show very few, if any, symptoms. 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 can't afford one - do not get a dog. In addition, after recovery the virus is not shed in the feces. There is NO quarantine area at NSAL for new animals. Its been tested for what? Although there are always the possibilities of illness, I still believe NSAL is a great place-- I truly enjoy volunteering there and I think we (volunteers, associates, and vets) give them the best care possible. I finally stopped and said to myself "If not me, then who?" As a former volunteer, I'll tell you the good, the bad and the ugly about North Shore. I call back 2 hours after we left to check the status of Charley and see how we can bring her home and the supervisor rudely tells us Charley has been readopted. At one time, we had 2 foster puppies (not NSAL dogs) from the same litterin the few weeks that we had them, they came down with parvo and of course were vetted, both fully recovered and were adopted out. In addition, the newer CPV-2c strain presents new challenges since it is less detectable in laboratory tests and current vaccines may not be as effective in providing protection against it. Again we each took a turn holding the puppy. Web[Senate Hearing 106-71] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office] S. Hrg. I write about the place in the comment I left. we got to the anm hosp and walked through the front doors. It a dog has it, licks their butt then licks your mouth you got it. But I noticed her stomach would get super bloated but her bones were really showing-I figured she maybe had worms. Do you have a TV station that would be will to do an undercover investigation? My daughter and I are still crying over the decision but like I keep telling her and reminding myself-do we want to risk getting our other dog sick? 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. All they care about is money - the "sales" that on-the-spot, irresponsible adoptions bring in. Every complaint on this board is clearly from someone with ZERO dog experience. She is in critical condition and may need a plasma transplant because her protein levels are dropping because she can not eat. They either love you, like you, or they don't. For a current listing of prize winners (available after April 2022), write to: 2021 All-Cash Sweepstakes, North Shore Animal League America, P.O. Their response was"maybe a tiny bit; she looks more greyhound." 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). On my way out I found a woman who was willing to care for the kitten. But here's the thing. I was told it was because she had just been spay. What are the symptoms of parvovirus infection? He, of course, has parvo. to families in the united states, a dog isn't just a pet, to most its a part of their family. This place sounds like a money machine for someone. 3. We also realize due to the window of susceptibility, some litters will contract parvovirus despite being vaccinated. I thank you for your opinion . 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 North Shore animal league sucks! Without getting involved or being present to see what transpires daily, hIs reaction is often knee- jerk and incorrect. Its a six hr drive. All of you guys who wrote about them are carless and cheap people You are going to NSAL to try and help a animal in need Not the perfect breed animal. Dated and signed by the particular doctor at the practice that actually treated the dog. Petsmart and this group don't give a flying f**k about animal welfare. Once there I began to ask more about Giardia. I am sorry for everyone's troubles and it is a shame as it is not the animals fault but human. After all they have to walk the dogs outside etc, They sent a fat, big goon to escort me out as if they were helping me by sending me to the ACC which is where they kill animals!. As upsetting as this was, we have been visiting our little pup every single day in hopes of recovery. Perhaps a state Senator that would be willing to dig into this? if i were a celebrity, ie beth ostrasky (who swears by nsal) i would not want my name connected to this establishment. Submit a complaint and get your issue resolved. 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. I also looked closely at her coat and she looked like she had a slight case of mange. I sympathize and understand the disappointment in adopting a sick puppy but can't believe people would bash an animal shelter because there puppy got too big? Before we left we donated some money to you guys. Undertaking the treatment of affected dogs and puppies without professional veterinary care is very difficult. She was skinny with horrible skin and nasty fur and bugs; basically a mess. The Worlds Largest No-Kill Animal Rescue & Adoption Organization. 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? So in summary, I would encourage everyone to adopt from North Shore as long as it is a kitten/cat or adult dog and NOT a puppy. If an animal is severely distressed or emotionally traumatized for life and will never be able to be placed, that dear soul becomes an HUA SWEETHEART. Help us save a million more. Her response, "well, worms are parasites." NYC metro area still has a cat problem - how much $$$ goes towards that? 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. I wish this organization could be shut down if indeed it is as wicked as you all say it is. Meaning that animal will stay with HUA for life. When the maternal antibodies drop to a low enough level in the puppy, immunization by a commercial vaccine will work. however it got to the point that i couldn't dare to see them like this anymore, plus they would not take their medications. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State. Conditions can be often disgusting - areas can be neglected for hours at a time resulting in animals laying in their own urine and feces. WebWe will work with you to find a charitable plan that lets you provide for your family and support North Shore Animal League America. Despite their glowing reputation, I find the premises filthy, and have seen both staff and volunteers ignoring the puppies, dogs and kittens, and on one occasion I saw one staff member take a very young puppy, hold it upside down by its rear legs, and blow in its face. Asked December 22, 2018 2 I have adopted four dogs from HEARTS UNITED FOR ANIMALS out of Omaha, NE. Mrs. Lewyt wanted a large building in the back of the property to be a quarantine building, but NSAL has so many animals that need medical care or "foster care" (bottle feeding) that they spill over into what was supposed to be the quarantine area! She would have it for up to 4 weeks and everything she came in contact with while sick had to be cleaned with bleach and water. Get directions view our pets. Taxes on all prizes are the sole responsibility of winners. Hay Katie, you make a lot of assumptions in your totally judgmental post. If you have family please check with all the adults to make sure everybody wants to foster. If she sat on one of her toys and you touch it then put your hand by your mouth, you got it and ready for this. I would recommend an investigative TV station. Maybe they do some good, but the abysmal and dishonest way they treated me and my dog was inexcuseable! Taking in mill animals is certainly NOT a week stay event. Theese animals are in need of care and they tell you this. I rescued a puppy from the streets with it. This beacon provides an They require you to leave a $75 deposit which you will get back when you bring back your puppy/kitten. In the case of our first rescue, HUA had spent over $4500 on our rescue in 15 months or the length of time the dog had been at HUA. Saunders Co, Philadelphia, PA; July 2008:837-850. I asked what would happen to her, I was told that she would be looked at by their vets but she would not be able to remain in the hospital until the sickness was gone, that she would be looked at and would be put back up for adoption. A pioneer of the no-kill movement, North Shore Animal League America continues to lead the way with the development Some dogs just get used to the fact a lot easier than others. Folks, please read the back of the adoption agreement that you signed and read their literature. 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. At a recent major event, many puppies were not checked out by the vet staff before being put up for adoption. The number increased to 60% by 16 weeks, and by 18 weeks of age, 95% of the puppies could be immunized. So please lets keep the facts real and not make it worse than it was. If you are up for a mystery pup that maaaaaay be sick (they will treat it for free at their vet facility) than NSAL may be for you. NSAL might be a better organization if they didn't spend 350K of their $31 million dollar revenue on the CEO and buy him a private jet. I told her that I think she has worms, "yeah, well that happens." Current vaccinations have helped to control the spread of this disease but despite being vaccinated, some dogs still contract and die from parvo. Even with the best available care, the mortality of severely infected animals is high. The closing date for our current Sweepstakes is December 31, 2021. When i got her, they told me she had a bone disease (or something to the like) in which her hind legs would become dislocated and I would have to actually manually reset them them whenever she herself could not. now if these puppies were cared for in the shelter properly and examined the way they should have been i think MORE and MORE puppies would be adopted. Find executives, board members, teams, related companies, and more. Testing of all suspect cases of parvo is the only way to correctly diagnose and treat this disease. Dogs are expensive and they need by far more than just some cheap can food. This pup was a rescue from the NYC streets along with her brother. She is also super affectionate. They forced our rescue group out, and moved these other bozos in 2 days later. The primary cause of failure of canine parvovirus vaccines is an interfering level of maternal antibody against the parvovirus. My husband was told he was getting a 60-80 pound shepherd mix. I adopted from NSAL 17 yrs ago it was a decent experience. Please remember, the quotations above and below After years of being a serious partner with small community rescue groups, Petsmart's policies seem to have changed over the last year. She was laughing, and thought it was very funny to see the dog's reaction. He also does not even know the names of many volunteers and some employees. It is not in the urine. In one study of a cross section of different puppies the age at which they were able to respond to a vaccine and develop protection covered a wide period of time. I don't know about this shelter. I am out $950 and they give me my $100 adoption fee back. At this point in their development they must have a long listing of organizations that they could contact with an extra heavy intake. 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