Who is the director of the best friends animal shelter?

By Scott Giacoppo, Best Friends director of national shelter outreach Tracing its origins back to the mid-1800s, municipal animal control functions have ex- perienced significant transition and growth.

How does the ASPCA support animal shelters?

The ASPCA supports creating specific legal authorization for shelters to reduce or waive adoption and placement fees. Situations where fees are strictly mandated by law or policy often create a disincentive for animal rescue organizations seeking to transfer animals from shelters to rescues.

Can a shelter waive adoption and placement fees?

B. Shelters should be authorized and encouraged to reduce or waive fees related to adoptions by individuals and to the transfer of animals to 501 (c) (3) animal rescue organizations. The ASPCA supports creating specific legal authorization for shelters to reduce or waive adoption and placement fees.

How does humane animal control help the community?

Through our network of thousands of animal welfare partners around the country, we’re able to provide professional mentorships, shelter and field assessments, and other critical resources to agencies in need. Supporting the people and animals in our communities must be a team effort.

What’s the focus of the Animal Control Department?

Today’s animal care and control department plays a much more dynamic role in the community, and long ago shed the “pound” name and image. Now commonly referred to as an animal shelter, the focus is on achieving, at minimum, the five freedoms1for all animals in their care.

Why are animal shelters called the ” pound “?

Municipal animal shelters used to be referred to as the “pound,” because animals were kept there during impoundment and simply killed once the legally mandated hold time ex- 4 i pired. Today’s animal care and control department plays a much more dynamic role in the community, and long ago shed the “pound” name and image.