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Poor animal shelter conditions in Newark
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10/15/2009:
Hoboken411 reader Kimberly discovered some shocking information about a particular animal shelter in Newark, NJ – and hopes Hoboken can discontinue their relationship with them…
Associated Humane – Poorly run shelter
Apparently – the Associated Humane shelter in Newark is used by many municipalities (including Hoboken’s) as a depot for animals found or captured by the Animal Control Department.
For whatever reason, the shelter seems to be poorly run, understaffed and inhumane to the animals that are kept there, with god-awful conditions, dead animals, and a very low adoption rate.
Kimberly sent a letter to various individuals at City Hall and expects some kind of response from the City by tomorrow. She wanted to know what Hoboken’s relationship is with this shelter, and if we can find any better alternatives.
27 Responses to ** Poor animal shelter conditions in Newark **
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October 16th 2009 - 13:53:44 |
it might be more cost effective to give the contract to liberty humane society in jersey city than creating a small shelter in hoboken (though if there was one in hoboken, you bet i would be there couple times a week giving love to those poor souls!)
anyway, shoppegirl, here is my info: fupa.dupa.poopa@gmail.com
In response to shadrack who said:
So far, WNBC has taken an interest in the AHS story, but meanwhile, animals suffer. A small animal shelter that serves Hoboken is not a bad idea.
As one who volunteered at the HCSPCA, I think that a county wide facility is not a good idea. Large facilities are tough to run, and the politics to operate the facility efficiently hamper efforts to save animals.
If two small communities like Hoboken and West New York or Weehawken partnered to run a facility with one or two dedicated Animal Control Officers, it may not be cost prohibitive.
Finally, a shelter is only successful if there is a large contingent of volunteers and fosters to help socialize animals and find loving homes for them.
Kudos Shoppergirl28. This can be done.
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October 16th 2009 - 14:25:29 |
You’re right, but LHS doesn’t have space and with the rotten economy, the unwanted pet population has exploded.
I volunteer there, and it’s so tough looking into the eyes of all those wonderful animals. I foster one or two now and then, but they just keep coming in each day. After a while, volunteers develop tunnel vision and just focus on the one or two that can be pulled, socialized, and homed quickly. Local rescues really need fosters.
I’m sure that there is a cost effective way to develop a shelter. Jersey City actually provided an old garage that has been expanded and renovated. It may be tough for Hoboken to give up an old city owned warehouse or garage, but a Hoboken dedicated shelter doesn’t necessarily have to be there. Also, if a small shelter contracts with two small county municipalities and enjoys robust fundraising and volunteer efforts, a stellar and model facility can be developed.
It’s great to see people giving e-mail addresses and showing real concern. Without a doubt, AHS’ contract with Hoboken will end soon.
In response to fupa who said:
anyway, shoppegirl, here is my info: fupa.dupa.poopa@gmail.com
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October 16th 2009 - 14:52:28 |
I worked in newark near the shelter on, evergreen st?, the man who ran it was a absolute nut about the health and well being of the animals. He also ran a shelter in tinton falls and the popcorn zoo in lacey, all clean and well run. He must be doing cartwheels in his grave over this.
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October 16th 2009 - 14:58:31 |
Major kudos to Kimberly and everyone else who is doing something to help. This cause is dear to my heart and I would like to do anything I can to help missyklein@gmail.com
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October 18th 2009 - 22:28:59 |
Kimberly, have you heard back from anyone in City Hall?
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October 19th 2009 - 19:51:47 |
i would love an update. what can we do?
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October 27th 2009 - 16:20:13 |
I’m also very willing to help out. I’d love to foster a dog where possible. I’m a dog owner who rescued a dog at North Shore Animal League in Long Island. It’s the largest no-kill shelter in the nation supposedly. Very good people out there and they make sure all rescued dogs get spayed and neutered.
Please let me know how I can help.
I also recently created a facebook group called Hoboken Dog Owners and encourage everyone to search it out and join. Or email me and we can friend each other and i can send an invite. I’m hoping to use it to organize activites and events and give the dog owning community (and cat owners) a stronger voice to our local and state government. bradykp@gmail.com
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