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Tamsen Kingry, CEO of the Richmond SPCA, remembers the exact moment she questioned everything she thought she knew about who makes a good adopter. It was during a staff training session about open adoptions. "I will never forget that the facilitator asked the room to stand up, then she proceeded to ask us a series of questions: ✅ 'If you've ever lived in an apartment where you weren't permitted to have a pet, but you did, sit down.' ✅ 'If you've ever had a pet who had not been kept up to date on vaccinations, sit down.' The facilitator needed to ask three questions before the entire room was seated, and of course these were animal welfare professionals, and there wasn't a single one of us that were still standing. It was at that precise moment that we all looked at each other and said, 'If we would not adopt to ourselves, then who is it that we think we're adopting to?'" Need to take a look at what barriers you might have in the way of potential adopters saving lives? Check out this Client Service & Barrier-Free Adoptions training module: https://lnkd.in/e8vCnbqM

In our daily busy lives, it's easy to overlook the silent but significant presence of street cats in our communities. However, their existence is not merely coincidental it's a reflection of our collective responsibility towards all beings and regardless of their circumstances. Caring for street cats is not just a moral imperative, it also yields tangible benefits for society as a whole. Studies have shown that communities with robust animal welfare programs experience lower rates of stray animal populations and associated public health concerns. By investing in spaying and neutering initiatives, vaccination campaigns, and adoption programs, we not only address the immediate needs of street cats but also create safer and healthier environments for everyone. It's a reflection of our values as a society. By extending compassion to these vulnerable creatures, we not only improve their lives but also enrich our own communities and reaffirm our commitment to empathy and kindness.

Victorians are being urged to re-think their attitudes when it comes to our feline friends as new data reveals only seven per cent of all cats arriving at our shelters were reclaimed last year. The Lost Dogs' Home is calling for the attitude to cats to change immediately so shelters are not at cat capacity almost 12 months of the year. The Home last week lodged a submission to the State Government’s Victorian Cat Management Strategy consultation calling for a comprehensive campaign to change attitudes to cat ownership. The Home’s recommendations include: *A call for state government funding for financial incentives that promote cat welfare including discounts to low-income households for desexing, registration, vaccination and veterinary services. *Animal Welfare Victoria to develop of state-wide accessible, clear, and consistent information with simple messages on responsible cat ownership and cat containment that acknowledge the value cats bring as pets. This includes information resources for CALD communities. Thanks to the Herald Sun for spreading the message.

Dogs may provide humans with a range of physical, mental and social benefits. Whilst there is growing scientific evidence of benefits to humans, there has been less focus on the impact to canine health, welfare and ethical considerations for the dogs. The importance of animal welfare is increasingly acknowledged, indicating that the Ottawa Charter should be extended to include the welfare of non-human animals supporting the promotion of human health. Therapy dog programmes are delivered across a variety of settings including hospitals, aged care facilities and mental health services, highlighting the important role they play in human health outcomes. Research has shown that that there are biomarkers for stress in humans and other animals engaged in human-animal interactions. This review aims to assess the impact of human-animal interactions on therapy dogs engaged in providing support to human health. While challenging, it is paramount to ensure that, within the framework of One Welfare, the welfare of therapy dogs is included, as it is a key factor for future sustainability. We identified a range of concerns due to the lack of guidelines and standards to protect the wellbeing of the dogs engaged in these programmes. Extension of the Ottawa Charter to include the welfare of non-human animals with leveraging through a One Welfare approach would promote animal and human health beyond current boundaries. Please read the rest of the article here: https://lnkd.in/gzqZWjWq

Have you considered how veterinary tele-health can support your mission? 🤔 The 2:10pm (CT) session in tomorrow’s Solutions Summit is the perfect opportunity to learn more. I’m helping spread the word about Vidaah, a tele-health solution built for shelters. I love the impact they are making. You’ll learn more about Vidaah in the session or please send me a note and we can connect. It’s always worth celebrating when tech advancements, like Vidaah, are developed to support other beings 🎉 Human ingenuity and compassion to the rescue!

The assault and dastardly attack on dog feeders is a deplorable and deeply disturbing. Dog feeders do a wonderful service to society because they help create quester a friendlier dogs who are calm, instead of starving, and who will not bite and are easier to catch for sterilisation and vaccination. It is the statutory responsibility of every housing society to designate feeding spots for community animals in consultation with the caregivers/dog feeders, as per the mandate under Rule 20 of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023. This will also help reduce man animal conflict, cases of dog bites, etc. Rule 20(2) of the ABC Rules, 2023 clearly states that in case of any conflict between the housing society and the animal caregivers or other residents, an animal welfare committee shall be formed. The Bombay High Court, recently, on 24 April 2023 in Vineeta Tandon vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors reiterated that the ABC Rules, 2023 have the force of law & it is not open to any housing society to say it will not abide by the law.

In decoding the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme series, let us understand how do we win a stray dog's trust, that acts as a ctalyst for their easy catching for sterilization. Daily active feeding (instead of mechanically feeding – leaving the dog behind while he/she eats), being physically present while the dog eats, helps develop a bond with the dog and also helps to understand his/her behaviour. Good and/or neutral behaviour on the part of the community (no hostility or acts of provocation) sets the ball rolling for mutual trust. A symbiotic relationship develops that builds confidence in the stray dogs, even in the shyest and the supposedly aggressive ones over some time, that we do not intend to harm them and they, in turn, protect us for life – paving the way for man-animal harmony and a positive energy environment. Thus, feeding stray dogs is the crucial point where the welfare of the community begins in tandem with stray dogs, which transcends to easy catching of stray dogs for sterilization. To understand the Animal Birth Control programme in detail as the most humane approach for man-stray dog harmony, read our handbook which is available on Amazon https://lnkd.in/dvrqYp44 #straydogs #spayandneuter #feeding #mansbestfriend

The matter is the elephant in the room in practically every city across India. I sent an earnest appeal to the Collector of Baroda to rope in an accountable organization to conduct the Animal Birth Control programme. *** Respected sir, I am writing to you requesting to please bring in an Animal Welfare Organization (AWO) that can conduct the Animal Birth Control programme in Baroda with accountability and transparency.  There is a laundry list of stray dogs ready for sterilization. The tragedy is that although two AWOs are in an MoU with the Vadodara Municipal Corporation, their practices are counterproductive, increasing the dog-dog and man-stray dog conflict. It is a catch-22 situation wherein if citizens like us send the stray dogs for spay/neuter, only a lucky few will make it back alive, while others will be butchered or dropped at the wrong locations and if we do not send stray dogs for spay and neuter, then every cycle of multiplication will weigh down on these stray dogs and people like us who work at the grassroots everyday. Every stray dog killed or displaced hampers the mission of a rabies free society. Baroda just cannot afford any more escalation in man-stray dog conflict. This is a sincere request to please rope in an organization that can deliver the desired results, because the survival and safe return of each and every stray dog to its precise location are vital for the success of the Animal Birth Control programme. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, Dr. Kuhu Roy

Numerous creatures that wander our cities depend on street feeding programs for stray animals as a lifeline. Dogs, cats, and other urban wildlife that is fighting for survival receive vital nourishment from these programs, which are frequently run by kind volunteers. Beyond providing food for the animals, these programs encourage community involvement and raise awareness of the predicament of stray animals. In addition to building relationships with the animals, volunteers frequently establish a routine that paves the way for later interventions like medical care, surgery, and vaccinations. This not only enhances the animals' quality of life but also contributes to the humane management of the stray population. Additionally, feeding programs can lessen problems related to public health. Diseases are less likely to spread when animals are healthy and fed properly, rather than when they scavenge through trash. Additionally, they become less combative, which increases urban areas' safety. By raising awareness of these initiatives, we can encourage others to follow suit and spread compassion and accountability for animals. Street feeding initiatives for stray animals are essentially the backbone of urban animal welfare, transforming neighborhoods and saving lives. #AnimalWelfare #StreetFeeding #StrayAnimals #CompassionInAction #CommunityEngagement #PetRescue #VolunteerWork #UrbanWildlife #AnimalAdvocacy #HumaneSociety #FeedTheStrays #AnimalHealth #PetCare #NonProfit #PublicHealth #AnimalRights #CommunityService #LoveAnimals #StrayCare #AnimalProtection #vervetico

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