Posted on 10/23/2005 4:09:01 PM PDT by BagCamAddict
There are 500 dogs in very dire circumstances in Mountain Home, Arkansas today.
There are ONLY 6 people onsite and they’re desperate for capable people who are experienced with aggressive dogs to help with this most inhumane situation. They are begging for capable bodies who can help clean and care for the dogs.
Many dogs have gone cage crazy and are now trying to attack their handlers. Dogs are sick and dying and have no medical care. Young puppies are being exposed to filth, parasites and disease.
If you have shelter experience and can get there, please contact Donna@badrap.org IMMEDIATELY for the info you need to go help.
Please crosspost widely and QUICKLY, this situation is DESPERATE and HAPPENING NOW.
Even if you can only go for one day, DO IT. Even if you can't go until Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday, DO IT. But the sooner the better!
Animal control equipment would be useful if you have it.
Click Here if You Can Volunteer Immediately!!
Use subject line: I CAN VOLUNTEER AT MOUNTAIN HOME
But please don't let Pit Bulls scare you off from helping when or if they come to Seattle. My rescue experience down in Louisiana with hundreds of Pits was wonderful.
In a 2004 study of 122 dog breeds by the American Temperament Testing Society (ATT), Pit Bulls achieved a passing rate of 83.9%. That's better than Beagles (78.2%) and Golden Retrievers (83.2%) and dozens of other "popular" breeds. (Better than my own breed!)
Everyone should take a look at how his/her favorite breed stacks up. Breeds are listed alphabetically on several pages... See for yourself:
Check your favorite breed's temperament test results here
Pit Bulls are bred to be fabulous with humans, and every one I encountered WAS fabulous with humans. Every breed comes with it's own characteristics and challenges, but Pit bulls who are TRUE to their breed character are wonderful with humans. Bad breeding and/or bad treatment by lousy human beings can ruin ANY dog of ANY breed.
Some breeds will dig holes in your yard, some breeds will chase anything that moves, some breeds will herd your children, some breeds bark more than others, some breeds shed more than others, some breeds have more health problems... with Pit Bulls, you have to understand, and be prepared for, a certain amount of dog aggression. And you have to socialize, obedience train, and make adjustments for it - such as not leaving two dogs together unsupervised. But I can't leave my two HOUND dogs together unsupervised or they'll chew up the couch!
I encourage everyone to educate themselves about Pit Bulls. They are a very misunderstood breed that has a very undeserved bad reputation.
Thanks. I don't want to re-debate pit bulls here, it's a distraction, but I'm sure we'll have the chance to talk about them in the future on another thread.
Please remember this is a fluid situation. Types of experience and number of volunteers and supplies needed could change quickly. Our goal is to stabilize this area over the next week and then work to make decisions on a broader scale. Given the state of the facility this situation can’t be turned around overnight. We will win this battle one day at a time.
The Sheriff has tasked "For Pits' Sake" to manage the volunteer program. They are experienced in this and have the authorization of the Baxter County Sheriff and the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas.
VOLUNTEERS
If you are interested in volunteering, Click here to send an email with the following information:
Name
Date you can arrive and how long you can stay.
Area of expertise -- veterinarian, vet tech, "difficult" dog experience, animal shelter experience (or lack thereof), etc.
We also need volunteers willing to pick up trash and clean and organize the facility so the animals can be properly cared for. Click here to send an email if you have no prior shelter experience but you are willing/able to help with general cleanup, supplies management, paperwork/administration, miscellaneous tasks. I guarantee you it will be one of the most rewarding things you have ever done!!
Please come prepared to take direction of those on site. This is a delicate situation - We can’t afford to dispute among ourselves. This is going to be a stressful and confusing situation at times.
Approved volunteers will receive an email explaining airports, directions, and what to bring.
Due to the fact that incident is a criminal case and there is an ongoing investigation, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY UNLESS YOUR NAME IS OUR LIST. This list will be with the guard at the gate and if your name is not on the list. You will NOT get in.
DONATIONS
We have many needs and will continue to update this list with ways to help with supplies.
Donations of cash and supplies should be sent to:
Humane Society of North Central Arkansas
2656 Highway 201 North
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Supplies needed:
Hay
cedar chips
dog crates
dog houses
leashes
collars
blankets
towels
tarps
kennels
fencing
catch poles
dog shampoo
hoses
bleach
circus tents
propane heaters
hand sanitizer
gloves - rubber dishwashing gloves, boxes of surgical gloves, long-sleeve leather gloves, and general work gloves
strong plastic bags
shovels
rakes
pooper scoopers
stainless steel bowls (no plastic; hard to sanitize)
stainless steel buckets
5-gallon plastic buckets
Walmart gift cards
etc.
URGENT NEED FOR CATCH POLES to be drop-shipped to the above address ASAP.
UPDATES
Click here for DAILY UPDATES regarding the situation at Every Dog Needs A Home (EDNAH).
Be sure to check the DAILY UPDATES link before sending supplies, because the situation is fluid and they may no longer need what you had intended to send. Monetary Donations and Walmart Gift Card donations are always welcome and encouraged... that way exact needs can be filled.
Please ping and crosspost. Thank you.
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