Tell Urbandale rescue animals matter!
Target:
Urbandale and surrounding community citizens
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Furry Friends Refuge is an all volunteer non-profit that has a commercial location in Urbandale, IA. Pet shops and humane societies are allowed in the relevant zoning, but Urbandale will not allow Furry Friends to operate, citing that rescue animals are damaged and have "mental and emotional" problems. Pet shops, however, would be allowed to sell dogs from puppy mills at the same location.
We care about rescue animals and disapprove of the city of Urbandale discriminating against organizations that help animals in need.
We care about rescue animals and disapprove of the city of Urbandale discriminating against organizations that help animals in need.
Furry Friends Refuge is an all volunteer non-profit that has a commercial location in Urbandale, IA. Pet shops and humane societies are allowed in the relevant zoning, but Urbandale will not allow Furry Friends to operate, citing that rescue animals are damaged and have "mental and emotional" problems. Pet shops, however, would be allowed to sell dogs from puppy mills at the same location.
We care about rescue animals and disapprove of the city of Urbandale discriminating against organizations that help animals in need.
We care about rescue animals and disapprove of the city of Urbandale discriminating against organizations that help animals in need.
We signed the "Tell Urbandale rescue animals matter!" petition!
# 263:
12:38 am PST, Jan 7,
Jessica Lindsay, Washington
# 262:
11:24 am PST, Jan 6,
Amber Carlson, Iowa
# 261:
7:16 pm PST, Jan 4,
Ashley Andres, Iowa
there are plenty of rescue animals in Iowa. We do not need to reward the puppy mills who cage and abuse these helpless creatures everyday. It's a disgrace that Urbandale has such an uninformed and naive opinion.
there are plenty of rescue animals in Iowa. We do not need to reward the puppy mills who cage and abuse these helpless creatures everyday. It's a disgrace that Urbandale has such an uninformed and naive opinion.
# 260:
10:06 am PST, Jan 3,
Stephen M Dingman, Iowa
# 259:
3:07 pm PST, Jan 2,
Tamara Weinstein, Iowa
# 258:
7:45 am PST, Jan 2,
Marian Tonhouse, Iowa
Please help these animals in need. The long-term benefits outweigh any short-term perspective.
Please help these animals in need. The long-term benefits outweigh any short-term perspective.
# 257:
4:11 pm PST, Dec 29,
Chris DePrimio, Indiana
i love all animals. i have 13 cats, 1 dog n a guniea pig. if i had the money i would have more animals.
i love all animals. i have 13 cats, 1 dog n a guniea pig. if i had the money i would have more animals.
# 256:
10:01 pm PST, Dec 28,
Rebecca Ingham, Iowa
# 255:
3:02 pm PST, Dec 28,
Jennifer Gardner, Florida
# 254:
4:28 pm PST, Dec 27,
Connie Williams, Iowa
Shelter pets make wonderful companions for young and old,had a couple dogs from shelters and they were wonderful therapy dogs in nursing homes.
Shelter pets make wonderful companions for young and old,had a couple dogs from shelters and they were wonderful therapy dogs in nursing homes.
# 253:
6:17 am PST, Dec 27,
Katie Steiner, Wisconsin
Support for puppy mills is deplorable in today's society. These types of institutions need to be eradicated. Please note the ASPCA's position on puppy mills: "ASPCA Position on Puppy Mills The ASPCA is not opposed to dog breeding when it is done humanely and responsibly; responsible breeders assume lifetime accountability for the animals they have bred. Since puppy mills, by their very definition, are operations that fail to meet the ASPCA’s standards for responsible breeding, we are opposed to them." "The ASPCA advocates the following best practices for responsible breeders: * Never sells puppies to a dealer or pet shop. * Operates in an open, undisguised manner, allowing and even encouraging potential buyers/adopters to visit and tour their homes/properties. * Screens breeding stock for heritable diseases and removes affected animals from breeding program. Affected animals should be altered and placed as pets, provided that the health issues are disclosed to buyers/adopters. * Removes aggressive animals from breeding program. * Keeps breeding stock healthy and well-socialized. * Never keeps more dogs than they can provide with the highest level of care, including quality food, clean water, proper shelter from heat or cold, exercise, socialization and professional veterinary care. * Has working knowledge of genetics and generally avoids inbreeding. * Bases breeding frequency on mother’s health, age, condition and recuperative abilities. * Does not breed extremely young or old animals. * Breeds and rears dogs in the home, where they are considered part of the family. * Ensures newborns are kept clean, warm, fed, vetted and with the mother until weaned. * Begins socialization of puppies at three weeks of age. * Screens potential guardians and openly discusses both positive and negative aspects of the breed as well as the individual dog. * Ensures puppies are weaned (at 8 to 10 weeks of age) before placement. * Offers guidance and support to new guardians. * Provides an adoption/purchase contract in plain language that spells out the breeder’s responsibilities, adopter’s responsibilities, health guarantees and return policy. * Provides accurate and reliable health, vaccination and pedigree information. * Makes sure pet-quality dogs are sold on a limited registration (dogs only), spay/neuter contract, or are altered before placement. * Will take back any dog of their breeding at any time and for any reason." Please refer to this website as my citation: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_puppymills_where_we_stand
Support for puppy mills is deplorable in today's society. These types of institutions need to be eradicated. Please note the ASPCA's position on puppy mills: "ASPCA Position on Puppy Mills The ASPCA is not opposed to dog breeding when it is done humanely and responsibly; responsible breeders assume lifetime accountability for the animals they have bred. Since puppy mills, by their very definition, are operations that fail to meet the ASPCA’s standards for responsible breeding, we are opposed to them." "The ASPCA advocates the following best practices for responsible breeders: * Never sells puppies to a dealer or pet shop. * Operates in an open, undisguised manner, allowing and even encouraging potential buyers/adopters to visit and tour their homes/properties. * Screens breeding stock for heritable diseases and removes affected animals from breeding program. Affected animals should be altered and placed as pets, provided that the health issues are disclosed to buyers/adopters. * Removes aggressive animals from breeding program. * Keeps breeding stock healthy and well-socialized. * Never keeps more dogs than they can provide with the highest level of care, including quality food, clean water, proper shelter from heat or cold, exercise, socialization and professional veterinary care. * Has working knowledge of genetics and generally avoids inbreeding. * Bases breeding frequency on mother’s health, age, condition and recuperative abilities. * Does not breed extremely young or old animals. * Breeds and rears dogs in the home, where they are considered part of the family. * Ensures newborns are kept clean, warm, fed, vetted and with the mother until weaned. * Begins socialization of puppies at three weeks of age. * Screens potential guardians and openly discusses both positive and negative aspects of the breed as well as the individual dog. * Ensures puppies are weaned (at 8 to 10 weeks of age) before placement. * Offers guidance and support to new guardians. * Provides an adoption/purchase contract in plain language that spells out the breeder’s responsibilities, adopter’s responsibilities, health guarantees and return policy. * Provides accurate and reliable health, vaccination and pedigree information. * Makes sure pet-quality dogs are sold on a limited registration (dogs only), spay/neuter contract, or are altered before placement. * Will take back any dog of their breeding at any time and for any reason." Please refer to this website as my citation: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_puppymills_where_we_stand
# 252:
7:31 am PST, Dec 24,
Christine Higgins, Iowa
# 250:
4:02 pm PST, Dec 20,
James McClaskey, Iowa
# 249:
10:35 pm PST, Dec 19,
Jacquelyn Phillips-Connett, Iowa
# 248:
5:29 am PST, Dec 16,
Neil Van Slyke, Iowa
Any animal, wild or domestic, has one life granted to it by God. We are guardians of those lives, Biblically commanded, whether we as institutions or individuals, like it or not.
Any animal, wild or domestic, has one life granted to it by God. We are guardians of those lives, Biblically commanded, whether we as institutions or individuals, like it or not.
# 247:
5:07 am PST, Dec 16,
Barb Elmore, Indiana
# 246:
7:42 pm PST, Dec 15,
Julie Larsen, Iowa
# 245:
7:29 pm PST, Dec 15,
Name not displayed, Iowa
# 244:
10:50 am PST, Dec 15,
Renee Courtney, Iowa
# 243:
11:02 am PST, Dec 13,
Jane Tallman, Iowa
# 242:
7:28 pm PST, Dec 11,
Brad Tomlinson, Iowa
# 241:
3:33 pm PST, Dec 3,
Stacy Koehn, Iowa
Please pay attention to rescuing these animals!
Please pay attention to rescuing these animals!
# 240:
3:22 pm PST, Dec 3,
Kim Tyrrell, Iowa
# 239:
2:20 pm PST, Dec 2,
Kate Ramundt, Iowa
# 238:
12:16 pm PST, Dec 2,
Christine Allen, Iowa
All animals deserve a second chance. Stop the puppy mills
All animals deserve a second chance. Stop the puppy mills
# 237:
9:00 am PST, Dec 1,
Vicki May, Iowa
These animals deserve every chance that a puppy mill puppy deserves if not more. There is nothing wrong with adopting a "mutt" if you will. We have 1 dog 2 cats and 3 horses and our dog, cats and 1 horse were all adopted from rescues and they are the best animals ever. They appreciate the second chance that they have received and are very loving. Give these animals a chance!!!
These animals deserve every chance that a puppy mill puppy deserves if not more. There is nothing wrong with adopting a "mutt" if you will. We have 1 dog 2 cats and 3 horses and our dog, cats and 1 horse were all adopted from rescues and they are the best animals ever. They appreciate the second chance that they have received and are very loving. Give these animals a chance!!!
# 236:
8:02 am PST, Nov 28,
Raymonde Nisolle, Belgium
# 235:
6:26 am PST, Nov 28,
Mari Lerchenfeldt, New Hampshire
# 234:
5:38 pm PST, Nov 26,
Penni Norman, Iowa
# 233:
7:16 pm PST, Nov 25,
Chris Jordan, Canada
How sad is this! All of my animals have been rescues and they have been the best creatures in the world! Loving, caring, and lkoyal!! Have a Heart!
How sad is this! All of my animals have been rescues and they have been the best creatures in the world! Loving, caring, and lkoyal!! Have a Heart!
# 232:
12:34 pm PST, Nov 25,
Tina Abolins, Iowa
SHELTER PETS ARE JUST AS ADOPTABLE AND LOVEABLE AS PETS BOUGHT FROM A STORE.
SHELTER PETS ARE JUST AS ADOPTABLE AND LOVEABLE AS PETS BOUGHT FROM A STORE.
# 231:
12:12 pm PST, Nov 25,
Missy Erickson, Iowa
# 230:
5:28 pm PST, Nov 22,
Carla Quevedo, Maryland
# 229:
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7:55 am PST, Nov 21,
Sophie Szeferowicz, France
I strongly support this petition. Don't support cruelty no more, please. |
# 228:
5:10 pm PST, Nov 20,
Dorothy Johnston, Iowa
This isn't right, people! How can you say that animals are worse off in a RESCUE shelter than they are in puppy mills? Get real! This is so STUPID! How about you quit hurting the animals and actually try to HELP them for once? Put your heart before your wallet and give these poor animals a chance. How can ever imagine that filthy, over-crowed, disease-filled puppy mills who don't even care much about the poor adults who are so over-bred that it isn't even funny. Have a heart!
This isn't right, people! How can you say that animals are worse off in a RESCUE shelter than they are in puppy mills? Get real! This is so STUPID! How about you quit hurting the animals and actually try to HELP them for once? Put your heart before your wallet and give these poor animals a chance. How can ever imagine that filthy, over-crowed, disease-filled puppy mills who don't even care much about the poor adults who are so over-bred that it isn't even funny. Have a heart!
# 227:
2:17 pm PST, Nov 18,
Denise Melby, Iowa
# 226:
6:51 am PST, Nov 18,
Kim Wills, Iowa
The actions of your city have caused a great deal of stress in the lives of those who have given so much of themselves to help abandoned and sick animals.
The actions of your city have caused a great deal of stress in the lives of those who have given so much of themselves to help abandoned and sick animals.
# 225:
5:17 am PST, Nov 17,
Mariska Catsman-Okkersen, Netherlands
# 224:
3:00 pm PST, Nov 16,
Mary James, Illinois
Choosing to pick on Rescues or Animal Shelters and turning a blind eye to Puppy Mills and Pet shops is purely ignorant and just shows how uneducated on the subjects you are! Rescues may have "damaged" dogs in their care, but that is because they have been rescued from Mills and Pet Shops. The only poosible reason to be favoring Pet Shops and Puppy Mills over a Rescue is because you get tax dollars from Pet shops and so it just comes down to the money and not the welfare of the animals.
Choosing to pick on Rescues or Animal Shelters and turning a blind eye to Puppy Mills and Pet shops is purely ignorant and just shows how uneducated on the subjects you are! Rescues may have "damaged" dogs in their care, but that is because they have been rescued from Mills and Pet Shops. The only poosible reason to be favoring Pet Shops and Puppy Mills over a Rescue is because you get tax dollars from Pet shops and so it just comes down to the money and not the welfare of the animals.
# 223:
8:36 am PST, Nov 16,
Chrissa Lowe, Iowa
# 222:
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9:02 am PST, Nov 15,
Kim Fiala, Iowa
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# 221:
8:57 am PST, Nov 15,
Name not displayed, Iowa
For more impact, add a personal comment here
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 220:
8:22 am PST, Nov 15,
Jill Edwards, Iowa
This needs to be changed! The City of Urbandale needs to step up and do the right thing by allowing shelter animals to be adopted. The City needs to help the cause, not make it worse!
This needs to be changed! The City of Urbandale needs to step up and do the right thing by allowing shelter animals to be adopted. The City needs to help the cause, not make it worse!
# 219:
6:45 pm PST, Nov 14,
Sheila Feintech, Iowa
# 218:
6:38 pm PST, Nov 14,
Kelly High, Australia
Rescue animals have so much love to give. Because of the ignorance of others making suggesting that rescue animals are damaged - this is a reason why many people are put off of rescuing. It's a ridiculous statement. They may be damaged but they are forgiving and desparate for love - not the gas chamber, where many end up. Instead the puppy mills go on operating and supplying the pet shops with many sick puppies and it's the dogs who are in the care of the puppy mills are are the most damaged and neglected. Have a heart and some compassion towards the shelter animals and the tireless work that the shelter workers do.
Rescue animals have so much love to give. Because of the ignorance of others making suggesting that rescue animals are damaged - this is a reason why many people are put off of rescuing. It's a ridiculous statement. They may be damaged but they are forgiving and desparate for love - not the gas chamber, where many end up. Instead the puppy mills go on operating and supplying the pet shops with many sick puppies and it's the dogs who are in the care of the puppy mills are are the most damaged and neglected. Have a heart and some compassion towards the shelter animals and the tireless work that the shelter workers do.
# 217:
9:16 am PST, Nov 14,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
# 216:
6:09 am PST, Nov 14,
Kris Duvall, Iowa
Your ignorance about the breeding industry is appalling. go volunteer a few days at a rescue place to get more education about what is going on.
Your ignorance about the breeding industry is appalling. go volunteer a few days at a rescue place to get more education about what is going on.
# 215:
5:24 pm PST, Nov 8,
Maria Michels, Iowa
There is such a great need for rescue shelters. I have taken in 2 dogs and 3 cats in just 5 years that were homeless and starving right here on my street. Can't imagine how many there are in all of Urbandale and Des MOines but the animal control officer who came to look at one of the cats told me that if he took him, he would surely be put down. He said the ARL run shelter is out of room and they put down more than when the city owned it so there definitely is a need for another shelter!
There is such a great need for rescue shelters. I have taken in 2 dogs and 3 cats in just 5 years that were homeless and starving right here on my street. Can't imagine how many there are in all of Urbandale and Des MOines but the animal control officer who came to look at one of the cats told me that if he took him, he would surely be put down. He said the ARL run shelter is out of room and they put down more than when the city owned it so there definitely is a need for another shelter!
# 214:
7:30 pm PST, Nov 7,
Amanda Ackelson, Iowa
# 213:
3:43 pm PST, Nov 7,
Beda Hobbs, Iowa
It's hard to believe anyone believes Pet Store/Puppy Mill dogs are healthier more viable than shelter dogs. I've been a volunteer for 11 years at the ARL and the Coordinator for the Follow-Up Call Program for 5 or 6 years. I also am one of the Cat Behavior Counselors. We speak to "everyone" after the adoption and I guarantee you the animals adopted from our shelter are wonderful companions and people can't thank us enough for making their lives better because of this wonderful additional to their family. It gives people a sense they are making a difference in the only way they know how. Pet Stores only perpetuate the problem of abuse, neglect and horrendous living conditions for these poor puppy mill dogs. Please help us by changing your thoughts and encouraging people to adopt the animals people have discarded like old rags. The vast majority of the animals brought to us are only there because of situations that are out of their control. In other words "Not the Animals Fault". Some people are lazy, non-caring and thoughtless while other people's situation has changed and they can no longer provide a home for the animal. That is where shelters come in to help these poor unfortunates find new loving families. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Help!
It's hard to believe anyone believes Pet Store/Puppy Mill dogs are healthier more viable than shelter dogs. I've been a volunteer for 11 years at the ARL and the Coordinator for the Follow-Up Call Program for 5 or 6 years. I also am one of the Cat Behavior Counselors. We speak to "everyone" after the adoption and I guarantee you the animals adopted from our shelter are wonderful companions and people can't thank us enough for making their lives better because of this wonderful additional to their family. It gives people a sense they are making a difference in the only way they know how. Pet Stores only perpetuate the problem of abuse, neglect and horrendous living conditions for these poor puppy mill dogs. Please help us by changing your thoughts and encouraging people to adopt the animals people have discarded like old rags. The vast majority of the animals brought to us are only there because of situations that are out of their control. In other words "Not the Animals Fault". Some people are lazy, non-caring and thoughtless while other people's situation has changed and they can no longer provide a home for the animal. That is where shelters come in to help these poor unfortunates find new loving families. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Help!
# 212:
2:53 pm PST, Nov 7,
Name not displayed, Iowa
# 211:
7:52 am PST, Nov 5,
Cortnie Ratzke, Iowa
# 210:
5:23 pm PST, Nov 4,
Mary Leto, Iowa
# 209:
11:40 am PST, Nov 4,
Courtney Finn, Minnesota
# 208:
11:12 am PST, Nov 4,
Elizabeth Durand, Iowa
We need to help all animals!
We need to help all animals!
# 207:
8:41 am PST, Nov 4,
Shannon McCarthy, Illinois
# 206:
7:56 am PST, Nov 4,
Melissa Durand, Illinois
# 205:
7:55 am PST, Nov 4,
Gina Holt, Illinois
Some of the most loyal an appreciative pets come from shelters. I am a true believer in rescuing animals. Pet stores are the REAL problem, giving business to puppy mills all over America. That's what needs to be stopped. I hope you can reconsider your decision and refocus your time to stopping puppy mills.
Some of the most loyal an appreciative pets come from shelters. I am a true believer in rescuing animals. Pet stores are the REAL problem, giving business to puppy mills all over America. That's what needs to be stopped. I hope you can reconsider your decision and refocus your time to stopping puppy mills.
# 204:
7:35 am PST, Nov 4,
Jessica Durand, Iowa
It is disappointing to hear that the City of Urbandale has such an ignorant view of what services animal shelters provide. What studies and research back up the assumption that rescue animals have “mental and emotional” problems? Do you think if that were the case stores such as Petco and Petsmart (both of which partner up with animal shelters to adopt out animals) would take on the liability of doing that?
It is disappointing to hear that the City of Urbandale has such an ignorant view of what services animal shelters provide. What studies and research back up the assumption that rescue animals have “mental and emotional” problems? Do you think if that were the case stores such as Petco and Petsmart (both of which partner up with animal shelters to adopt out animals) would take on the liability of doing that?
# 203:
8:34 am PST, Nov 2,
Rachael Ann Gentzell, Missouri
# 202:
5:14 am PDT, Nov 1,
Heidi Ahlstrand-gallagher, Minnesota
# 201:
1:12 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Anna Krochmal, Poland
