Comments on: Nathan Winograd kicks off Tenth Annual Online Chat Month

By: The OTHER Pat

The OTHER Pat — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:56:45 +0000

I’ve just revisited the entire discussion (on the other board) that gave rise to my inquiry here about Broward County. This whole thing is interesting - because the fact is, the Broward County website does NOT claim “No Kill”, so they’re being honest there. And yet - because of the statement on their FAQs page reading “Once an animal is evaluated and goes up for adoption, there is not a time limit, as long as the pet stays friendly and healthy” - the *impression* of “No Kill” has been created in the mind of the poster on the other board who suggested Broward County as a “No Kill” shelter.

It’s just another example of how confusing this stuff can get to the general public, IMHO.

By: Christie Keith

Christie Keith — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:03:04 +0000

There are local “no-kill” shelters that give out maps on how to get the the Broward shelter, when they turn pets away.

This is exactly why “no kill” is not about individual shelters, but communities.

By: Lis

Lis — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:26:37 +0000

Cherie, what’s your live release rate? Of all admitted animals, that is, not all that come in “adoptable.”

By: Cherie

Cherie — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:13:20 +0000

The Humane Society of Broward County is an open admission shelter. We accept all owned animals regardless of their health and temperament. Animals that meet the shelter’s criteria for adoption are placed up for adoption without a time limit, they must stay friendly and healthy. Those that do not meet the criteria are euthanized. The shelter is not a “no-kill” shelter. There are local “no-kill” shelters that give out maps on how to get the the Broward shelter, when they turn pets away. Please visit http://www.humanebroward.com. The website has been completely updated and more changes will be updated, but we hope we have covered this issue in the FAQ section.

By: Christie Keith

Christie Keith — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:42:51 +0000

Yes, we publish transcripts of all our chats.

By: Nadine L.

Nadine L. — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:23:38 +0000

Christie, will chat transcripts be available for all the presentations?

By: Nadine L.

Nadine L. — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:10:00 +0000

The OTHER Pat —- Thanks for the heads up on Therapy Dog training! Will surely not miss it. Keagan is stubborn and training is slow (trainer ineptitude) but Keagan HAS made the connection between positive behavior and reward. Clicker (mostly) works. I understand OESes are not easy subjects due to their potential for goofyness, nocturnal in his case. More exercise will tire him out and soon the rain storms will end, allowing for longer walks.

News —- This Sunday we are adopting Molly, a healthy, beautiful, affectionate and social Cocker Spaniel (papered) whose owner is in failing health. She may be another candidate for therapy work.

Christie —- your Annual Chat Week(Month) lineup is impressive and exciting! Great job. Thanks! I’ll be tuning in.

By: The OTHER Pat

The OTHER Pat — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:12:35 +0000

Hey Nadine - take a look: The presenter on February 16 is talking about training Therapy Dogs:

http://www.doghobbyist.com/articles/DogChat10.html

By: The OTHER Pat

The OTHER Pat — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:09:28 +0000

Is anyone familiar with the Humane Society of Broward County? That name has come up on another board I participate in, and there’s currently a discussion of whether or not they’re truly “No Kill”. My initial impression - from a brief perusal of their website - is that they’re using “adoptability language”, but that’s just an initial impression.

Anyone know?