the dorectors are running it to the ground! On Saturday August 18th I adopted a puppy from the mobil unit of North Shore Animal League. the director of the medical center is a doctor and will not get off her lazy a$$ to help out the understaffed, over worked veterinarians. We donated several cans of food and or cat carrier which was over $100. All donations are final and no refunds will be provided. If you are a germaphobe clean freak a dog may not be the ideal thing for you - try a chia pet. Kim. A very young inexperienced supervisor reacted insufficiently and quite poorly and the volunteer was openly scolded like a child.. I hesitated at that point but the employee said well just think about it while I finish off the paperwork. If you can't afford one - do not get a dog. Loved and adored, and provided with medical for the rest of its life. No materials from this website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. Intravenous administration of a balanced electrolyte solution is preferred, but in less severe cases, subcutaneous or oral fluids may be used. 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. Replacing fluids lost through vomiting and diarrhea is probably the single most important treatment. I dont know much about the place you all are discussing. the vets told us that the both puppies were in critical condition and that they needed a nebulizing treatment asap. 3. Would deceitfully placing a coy-dog into a home with small children be considered: Reckless indifference to an unjustifiably high risk to human life? I will say the woman with the fear of the Giardia went a little over board. Investigative reporting might be one place to start looking for information. But then i thought "would i trust a human being if I was treated badly by other human beings?". Fake Prize, Sweepstakes, and Lottery Scams. No need to blame everything on the organization for your arrogant ignorance. 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. The closing date for our Whats the rush to push them back out the door? the vet we took them to on tues night told us oliver was fine and he didn't even want to treat him, meanwhyile the xrays showed up that olivers pneumonia was worse than max's but max was overall sicker. 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 In Christ, Valley News Live checked into the North Shore Animal League. Estimated odds of winning a Fast 50 prize are no greater than 1 in 30,000. I don't know about this shelter. Meaning that animal will stay with HUA for life. 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. 25 Davis Avenue Port Washington, NY 11050. Dogs in shelters are under enormous stress, and when you adopt from any shelter there is a 100% chance that your pet will be sick when you get it or fall sick shortly thereafter. Whatever vet you visited, I suggest you change from him or her. It can live for up to a year (from what I've heard from a vet) in a yard. Sweepstakes is one of the methods used to raise funds in support We saw a mobile unit (not sure what company did it) but there were tons of people checking out cats and dogs. Beautiful dog, but quiet and very skinny-protruding ribs, spine and hind quarters. Also for the rumors on the vet visits NSAL give all animal free vet visits medications need within the first couple of months. Immunity and vaccination 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 every other shelter does not have puppies, but North Shore seems to have an endless supply of them. Besides the issues with infectious disease, NSAL allows unlicensed people to draw blood and put IVs into sick animals. Saunders Co, Philadelphia, PA; July 2008:837-850. A booster is given at one year of age and every 1-3 years thereafter. i expected the worse when i received my call. I adopted AJ from NSAL on November 13th and now he is in the hospital.Not only did he have kennal cough but it turned into phenomia and also has Parvo and giardi. Despite our highly informed and experienced dog rearing skills, this dog: 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. Sweepstakes is one of the methods used to raise funds in support of our mission. 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. We wanted a big dog. We drove her down to their ICU unit after spending the night with our vet on an IV and antibiotics. We sent gifts, special food beds, blankets and whatever the staff felt would improve the animals spirits and care. 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. 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. How this is legal I do not know, I would not recommend donating to them any longer.. 106-71 DECEPTIVE MAILINGS AND SWEEPSTAKES PROMOTIONS ===== HEARINGS before the PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS of the COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UNITED STATES SENATE ONE HUNDRED SIXTH they do all they can for the animals but can only go so far with the limitations set by the directors joanne yohansen, dr. kathleen dunn & john stevenson. Limit one entry per postage pre-paid outer envelope. animal you porn. we got to the anm hosp and walked through the front doors. If you no longer wish to receive our sweepstakes mailings, please send a postcard with your name and address to: NO SWEEPSTAKES MAIL, North Shore Animal League America, P.O. What the public doesn't see is that every last hallway and room at NSAL is full of animals - most of them sick. 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. We don't need to give up having dogs and get a turtle as one person suggested on this list; we need to be able to trust that we are actually adopting domestic animals--not bringing feral dogs or coyote hybrids into our homes and neighborhoods. With each visit to HUA, the buildings were in excellent shape. I have lived with and raised several dogs from shelters. Having their hearts in the right place is most certainly NOT enough. If an animal did have an accident, some one was available to clean area quickly. 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? It is a legit charity. GA: A full and fair description of the programs and activities of NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA and its financial statement are available upon request at the address indicated above. Parvovirus infection in domestic companion animals. You now OWN a dog. The unit also has some very stringent rules which in some cases need to be more flexible.. For example, a North Shore employee or volunteers not allowed to hold an animal out of the cage (for an adopting family) for more than one minute. The treatment of parvovirus is fairly straightforward and directed at supportive therapy. There are many commercially prepared attenuated (modified) live CPV-2 vaccines available. If anyone comes across this copper coat, soulful green-eyed dog ask the right questions as to her health and if she is healthy adopt her please. Animals sound like the last thing the top executives are interested in. She simply was wild and could not be domesticated. Located My current dog came from a kill facility animal shelter. How humane is that? Perhaps a state Senator that would be willing to dig into this? They admittedly take no time to test the puppies. I am going to keep filing complaints with the Attorney General until I get some results. I feel bad for the puppy that ended up God knows where. 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. We met with the staff first thing the next morning regarding the adoption. 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. She had dandruff and kennel sickness. The disease will progress very rapidly and death can occur as early as two days after the onset of the disease. 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. So of course, we end up taking her home. Within one minute another couple came in, an employee grabbed the pup out of my hands and gave it to another family who adopted the dog. NSAL is a criminal organization, stealing from their donors and deceptively adopting dogs that are sick and contagious. 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. And finally, to all of the dog-lovers who feel that most humans are undeserving of co-habitating with canines: There are large organizations across the country that help each other out all the time. But eventually i ended up adopting her. How is parvovirus disease treated? But I also think that putting humans and other pets in harm's way is irresponsible. Again. Restricting the food during periods of vomiting is also necessary and parenternal nutrition (providing nutrients intravenously) may be necessary. Who raised you you fat ###.! A lot of these animals die, and NSAL offers the family another pet for freeanother pet that's most likely going to be ill. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York. We had a human-biting, predatory coy-dog living in our house. Also, dufuses, no one can tell what breed a puppy is unless they have seen the parents. Nothing can be achieved fir a mill dog in that short time. My family adopted a puppy from a North Shore Mobile Unit a few years ago. 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! In cases of severe vomiting, drugs to slow the vomiting may also be used. That is why they go through the adoption process to make sure people actually care. 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. Chewed her way out of a metal crate in a matter of a few short hours (3) North Shore Animal League America is the worlds largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. Anyone can basically work as a tech as long as they are going to school. The primary cause of failure of canine parvovirus vaccines is an interfering level of maternal antibody against the parvovirus. Who knows what kinds of diseases might be picked up in the mobile adoption? I responded, "its your vet that cleared this dog for adoption knowing she was sick-how am I supposed to trust his opinion. I know because we have adopted from one. Moved in under the back deck and wouldn't come out. They also take back any animals if you feel you can not handle them. WebAnimalleague.org. A prize from their sweepstakes. There is NO quarantine area at NSAL for new animals. At this point in their development they must have a long listing of organizations that they could contact with an extra heavy intake. A nice man came to pick up the puppy later that night. MI: MICS No. as well as all the rest of the puppies and animals that were adopted that day off the van. to families in the united states, a dog isn't just a pet, to most its a part of their family. NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES Its impossible to get thru when you try and call check on your pet. There also sounds like money is being cycled to pay out and not enough is going to the care of the animals that the money was given to assist.. North Shore Animal League America has an overall rating of 2.2 out of 5, based on over 67 reviews left anonymously by employees. I adopted a 3-month pup from NSAL 3 years ago, yes he was sick and NSAL was completely upfront about what he had. Winners will be notified by mail and will be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility and publicity release. At six weeks of age, 25% of the puppies could be immunized. This scheme started by mail, they said it was donations for the Northshore Animal League America. I explained this and asked if they had a sister shelter that I could take her to, I was placed on hold then disconnected. Well he actually got a 20-30 pound Corgi mix. if i were a celebrity, ie beth ostrasky (who swears by nsal) i would not want my name connected to this establishment. Current vaccinations have helped to control the spread of this disease but despite being vaccinated, some dogs still contract and die from parvo. As I said, I did not expect a perfect trouble free dog. What we do: North Shore Animal League America is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. On my way out I found a woman who was willing to care for the kitten. I have visited NSAL a few times. But, they have the "numbers" on their side - the do a lot of adoptions. They resisted efforts by the ASPCA to start a behavioral program to properly evaluate the animals! 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. 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. Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys fees, other than entrants actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., costs associated with participating in this Sweepstakes), and entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased. Please remember, the quotations above and below max had to be put on oxygen and given iv's and antibiotics same with oliver minus the oxygen tank. Why would NSAL allow a puppy to be put on a truck to be adopted knowing that the puppy is sick? All was well for the first three days-- he was playing, socializing, and acting like a normal puppy should. "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 I would recommend an investigative TV station. 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. Specifically, with each dog we rescued there, we received all of the information regarding his age, type of dog, what he was being fed and each health issue they may have had while the dog had been at the facility. Then we had our pet put down. Only responses mailed in the provided reply envelope, via First Class Mail, will be valid. hudson highland in hopewell WHICH by the way i totally recommend to anyone. animals in their care at any given time, the buildings are clean. A less common form of the disease causes myocarditis (inflammation of the heart). WebYes, our 2021 All-Cash Sweepstakes is currently underway with wonderful prizes. 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. By: News 12 Staff. Even with the best available care, the mortality of severely infected animals is high. If you want the perfect dog go to a breeded an pay $1000 for the animal. Insects and rodents may also serve as vectors playing an important role in the transmission of the disease. She had kennel cough--and I think nursing her back to health helped develop the loyalty and love that we share today--13 years later. In those dogs who have severe symptoms, antiserum against endotoxins may be given. Of course this is only in areas away from public view. however they gave our pups xrays and needless to say, oliver and max both had pneumonia. Check out how to verify your sweepstakes prizes for more ideas. Vaccination protocols have been developed that will help protect the widest range of dogs. 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. In reply.. please read my explanation of what happens in another high capacity rescue facility. 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). 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. they recommneded we take them back down to NSAL and have them treat them because if they did it would cost approx 4, 000.00. my mom and i had no choice but to travel and brign them down there. I write about the place in the comment I left. They say they found that sweepstakes are a great way to get peoples attention Corticosteroids may be given if the animal is in shock. So please lets keep the facts real and not make it worse than it was. The kennel area, which has the older dogs, has bare cement floors, and there are never any beds or toys for the dogs. however the amount of trouble and agony NSAL put me and my family through is astronomical. If you want to be sure what you're getting, adopt an adult dog or older puppy - otherwise it is a total crapshoot. My daughter and I had gone in just to look but saw the 4 month terrier mix(that is what the label on cage stated) and decided to adopt her. (Mobile pets are exposed to more diseases outdoors). She had not only hookworms but Giardia. But since you love dogs so much that they must be kept alive and healthy by all means necessary, I have to ask: How do you justify the potential exposure to life-long illnesses and parasites to the non -NSAL dogs? 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