The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customers satisfaction. and Jack who is our other dog (which was adopted from NSAL as well) was very lonely along with our family. What the public doesn't see is that every last hallway and room at NSAL is full of animals - most of them sick. doctors and staff have no real connection to any of the animals especially those who may come from homes where people may have abused them and need that extra special attention. NC: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989 (within North Carolina) or 919-807-2214 (outside of North Carolina). I am going to keep filing complaints with the Attorney General until I get some results. It seems like half of them are sick. we ended up adopting two. The doctor wrote us a note to bring to North Shore because they wanted a note. This big fat dumb goon had the audacity to tell this woman not to care for the kitten and continued to follow us until I threatened him to step away from us before I call the cops. Road trips to the south to collect damaged and potentially life-threatening inventory which is then shilled to unsuspecting well-intentioned families at steep prices is reprehensible. Folks, please read the back of the adoption agreement that you signed and read their literature. Again we each took a turn holding the puppy. 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. My husband is a veterinarian. North Shore Animal League America review: Be very aware of the animals you get from North Shore. 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. I just want everyone to be very aware of the animals you get from North Shore. What has this world come to that people complain about helping an animal that needs help. She then asked, "didn't they tell you before the adoption?" So please stop bashing the blue shirted employees because a lot of them work because they love what they do. 4. Because of this gross negligence many sick animals were adopted out and ended up passing away from the parvo virus. This information is readily available at http://charitynavigato For the record, I never saw Mr. Stevenson once in my years there and I've been told by employees that he rarely makes appearances at the shelter. just this past year, all of the dvm's (exdcept 3) either got fired (because of personl conflicts with the directors) or quit. For the person who adopted the Pointer Mix and wanted a 30lb dog. How this is legal I do not know, I would not recommend donating to them any longer.. Also, dufuses, no one can tell what breed a puppy is unless they have seen the parents. The animal runs Today, CPV-2b has largely replaced the previous strains as the most common parvovirus causing disease in the dog. My husband was told he was getting a 60-80 pound shepherd mix. friday (november 14th) I called out of work, and took them to another animal hospital. The president John Stevenson makes an obscene amount of money - nearly half a million a year. There is always some issue with the puppies. I have complained to the Attorney General and will be complaining to anybody that I can get to answer. A large amount of the veterinary staff quit in protest. The medical center needs a major overhaul, and they need a large and fully staffed quarantine center. It's a terrible expensive disease and a heart-breaker, even for the people that work at the hospital you take your dog to. And IF a person knowingly sells dangerous, predatory wild animals, misrepresented as domestic mixed breed dogs, into homes with small children I would think that possible grounds for fraud and child endangerment. Understanding that they can have over 750-800 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!. I did not catch it, nor did my boyfriend or the adult dog we had or our cats. I recently got a beagle puppy from a reputable breeder but he too had a "cold" and had to be on antibiotics for the first 2 weeks we had him. Without getting involved or being present to see what transpires daily, hIs reaction is often knee- jerk and incorrect. (nor pet owners). Another large chunk of money goes to fundraising, and the pittance that is left over is spread out amongst the departments. So you know if you get a puppy mill dog, you might have some problems. My Puppy was also adopted in August on the 13th. HUA is all about what is the best thing for the animal! Ive personally adopted from two very high captivity rescue facilities. What would the charges be in the case of death? 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. Are you seriously putting a HUMAN ideal and corporation above the health and welfare of these dogs? 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. All entries must be postmarked by December 31, 2021 and received no later than January 7, 2022, or as otherwise stated in this package. 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. how am i going to go visit them. 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). I have adopted a lot of dogs in my lifetime from various wire-cage shelters, and they ALL got sick as soon as they got home, and recovered just fine. We looked for a dog for months and months and everytime we were outside of Petco or other stores, we saw folks with great dogs. It looked like a shepherd mix. I have adopted four dogs from HEARTS UNITED FOR ANIMALS out of Omaha, NE. however, that night max and oliver were up the entire night, sneezing and coughing, and not to mention MAX was having a difficult time breathing and panting uncontrolably. When i got her home, at times she would be nice and at other times she would snap at me. Needless to say NSAL didn't want her back. It is a legit charity. REGISTRATION IN A STATE DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION OF NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA BY THE STATE. All applicable laws and regulations apply. Dated and signed by the particular doctor at the practice that actually treated the dog. OH and also notice, not one single complaint and Best Friends has been around longer and the SECOND largest shelter, doing the right thing puts them on top of NSAL in what I"m seeing. I adopted my black lab mix November of 2009 six short months after having a miscarriage. Now he's 2 and half years old and just the best dog ever. Theese animals are in need of care and they tell you this. It seems like they are a scam and it is a shame for the puppies, the dogs, cats and kittens they abuse and use as well as the humans. 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. Its a complete dis-service to the animal. SO I'M JUST SAYING STOP WITH THE BLAME GAME AND KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GETTING YOURSELF INTO WHEN ADOPTING FROM A SHELTER. North Shore will most likely not accept your animal if you should ever return it. Son of a ###. Early spay/neuter/tossed in a van for 14 hours, usually not cleaned on the way. Asher is a sweet little pup! Having their hearts in the right place is most certainly NOT enough. How is parvovirus infection diagnosed? I told her that I think she has worms, "yeah, well that happens." WebNorth Shore Animal League America | 3,188 followers on LinkedIn. I'm sure I could fill out a bogus application, write a rubber check, and walk out with a kitten or puppy. Some say a new North Shore Animal League America - Terrible service! Get directions view our pets. I taught kids for ten yeas and saw a lot of illnesses and caught many from my kids that I loved but never anything from our sick puppy or any of our pets. now they call you with an update on ur puppys every day so the first day was saturday. Webarnie north shore animal league. WHATEVER, some one or some group has to start talking to volunteers, techs or staff that can give you facts. The closing date for our People need to stop bashing NSAL and shelter dogs. Kim. They are all on medication, and often vomit or have diarrhea in their cages. 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. Prior to 1980, most canine parvovirus that caused disease was Type 2 (CPV-2). anyways, the vet we saw obviously was an idiot because he said olivers throat and tonsils were swallen, and max was fine so they were good to go home. The majority of cases of disease are seen in dogs less than 6 months of age with the most severe cases seen in puppies younger than 12 weeks of age. we got to the anm hosp and walked through the front doors. Nothing can be achieved fir a mill dog in that short time. He too was sick and on medications when we brought him home. 9362. I have never dealt with them but was looking to make a donation but now I will not after reading all these. She is in critical condition and may need a plasma transplant because her protein levels are dropping because she can not eat. is that they go through told us they would test them for parvo and distemper as our vet from hudson highland recommended. 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. What we don't need are coyotes with no fear of humans. If you have family please check with all the adults to make sure everybody wants to foster. nsal also allows non licensed vet techs in the pet health center to vaccinate owned pets! Conditions can be often disgusting - areas can be neglected for hours at a time resulting in animals laying in their own urine and feces. The people who work there really do believe in the mission of shelter medicine, and they want the best for the animals. I called back again and demanded to speak with a manager, I was given Linda. 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? They even offer training, i think. 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. WebNorth shore animal league america is the world's largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization. When I took the puppy she had very bad diarrhea I returned to the mobile unit the same day to ask about this. Our mission is to rescue, nurture, and adopt animals into responsible, loving homes and to educate future generations about the importance of adoption. 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. This beacon provides an My point? A complete physical exam and additional laboratory tests such as a CBC and chemistry panel help to determine the severity of the disease. Unfortunately, parvo and other horrible diseases happen and are not always easy to detect at first (one puppy, for example showed NO signs, we only brought here in because her brother was really sick and that is how we found out that she had it too). Minimal compared to the $$$ spent importing sick pups from the south. Beware Petsmart adoptions! the vets told us that the both puppies were in critical condition and that they needed a nebulizing treatment asap. 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. All parvoviruses are extremely stable and are resistant to adverse environmental influences such as low pH and high heat. We took a 10 wk old puppy out of NSAL after hearing its breathingwe had just lost a dog adopted from NSAL. I also would not donate a single cent to the organization until some serious philosophical/organizational changes are made. 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. so the week passed quickly. Current vaccinations have helped to control the spread of this disease but despite being vaccinated, some dogs still contract and die from parvo. North Shore Animal League America - This is why people buy purebred dogs! WebNorth Shore Animal League America (Animal League America), which was established in 1944, is the worlds largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. Please DO NOT add attachments that contain your or other peoples personal information, if you dont want it to be visible to the public. 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. It's absolutely heartbreaking to see families come into the medical center with animals suffering from pneumonia, intestinal parasites, distemper or parvo. They are more like a puppy mill than a problem solving organization. These people are just taking everyone for a ride and have no respect for the animals or the familys adopting these precious animals. Undertaking the treatment of affected dogs and puppies without professional veterinary care is very difficult. Every animal was physically examined be the medical staff before it was allowed into the general population of animals. In Christ, They require you to leave a $75 deposit which you will get back when you bring back your puppy/kitten. (Now these were base adoptions, not the mobile adoptions). I said so basically you will give her to another unknowing family without treating her, I was hung up on. Without these organizations the hundreds of animals u see and complain about will be euthanized. Donations to a charitable organization are irrevocable gifts. I know plenty of people who i work with that work for pay that truly have a passion for saving animals. Its been tested for what? ONCE YOU HAVE IT, YOU HAVE IT FOR LIFE!. 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. Obviously not. im pretty sure she adopted again that day, and i cant imagine her not going through the same rough and aganizing time. You should be ashamed of yourself, NSAL is a disaster, just compare to Best Friends.org. This is the time when despite being vaccinated, a puppy can still contract parvovirus. She had not only hookworms but Giardia. Most reputable shelters will never adopt out a pet that has not been spayed or neutered. Yes, our 2021 All-Cash Sweepstakes is currently underway with wonderful prizes. potential funds from the state, should that be happening. They also take back any animals if you feel you can not handle them. 03 of 12 Intravenous administration of a balanced electrolyte solution is preferred, but in less severe cases, subcutaneous or oral fluids may be used. I was offered a room to spend the night there because we knew we were arriving late. Animal behavioral specialist are also employed at the foundation. You'll have a better idea of how big the dog will be and we really don't carry many 30lb dogs here. What information goes home to explain any issues, mental or physical, that the animal. Sweepstakes is one of the methods used to raise funds in support of our mission. There would be more room for animals, less sickness and less unhappy adoptive pet parents. http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm, Mutt-i-grees: PreK-12 Social & Emotional Curriculum, Pet Savers: Cooperative Buying Program for Shelters. No materials from this website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. I wouldn't give them a dime nor adopt an animal from there. The license is not an endorsement by the state. I have visited NSAL a few times. My family adopted a puppy from a North Shore Mobile Unit a few years ago. Taxes on all prizes are the sole responsibility of winners. She deserves it. This place sounds like a money machine for someone. adoptions@animalleague.org (516) 883-7575. view our pets. with your help, we can save defenseless animals each day. WHAT A CROCK NSAL is! I dont know much about the place you all are discussing. The disease will progress very rapidly and death can occur as early as two days after the onset of the disease. 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. NSAL doesn't care about their animals at all - their criminal president pockets $340, 000/year while they don't have a single person on staff who is knowledgeable in animal behavior! 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. Each package during a specific half will have a unique Fast 50 deadline, and all responses received by that deadline will be entered. 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. Partly because they are understaffed and partly because not enough people care, these animals behaviors get worse the longer they are there. animals in their care at any given time, the buildings are clean. North Shore Animal League America has been accused of putting dangerous dogs up for adoption without disclosing their biting histories. 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. Ralph had a URI infection which was cleared (even though he showed symptoms) by a vet tech. 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. We donated several cans of food and or cat carrier which was over $100. How is parvovirus spread? 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