CALIF: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER DOGS SUFFERING FROM FROSTBITE!

San Bernadino County, CA - Allegations of conditions so deplorable that dogs are literally freezing to death have surfaced for the San Bernadino County Animal Shelter in Devore, CA. Article by Penny Eims, National Examiner.

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According to the People for Paws Network, dogs pulled from this facility just last weekend were suffering from severe frostbite. The rescue networkers further allege that the dogs that they pulled were filthy, and suffering from dehydration. Some of the dogs pulled were in shock as a result of the severe frost bite. Several have died.

Please see my eMail that I wrote to Doug Smith, at the end of this article.  I hope to get a return of information as to what steps will be taken for these poor animals. This is a federally funded animal shelter!

How could this happen at a government funded animal shelter? What conditions would allow for such horrifying injuries? According to the rescue, the shelter, which utilizes outdoor kennels, is regularly hosed down with the dogs present. When the temperatures dip below freezing, the dogs are left to suffer on the ice cold cement - nowhere to escape their misery.

A letter from the shelter's Supervising Officer, Doug Smith, refutes all allegations. He states that the kennels are equipped with automatic heating systems that would prevent the dogs from freezing.

Though Mr. Smith may deny the allegations, the networking group's own veterinarians confirmed that the dogs brought into their hospital, from this shelter, were indeed suffering from severe frostbite.

People for Paws Network has stated that one of the 7 dogs pulled from the county shelter actually passed away this morning as a result of the severe frostbite. The dog was also severely emaciated.

Perhaps even more disturbing is the allegation that this shelter refuses to accept and utilize donations of blankets and coats for the dogs in their care. It would seem that they are purposefully denying the dogs under their supervision any measure of comfort.

Right now, various rescue organizations in this area are working frantically to pull the dogs from this shelter - desperately trying to save lives and free them from their misery.

But something more must be done. County officials need to open their eyes to this glaring issue and make changes. The following are phone numbers for the County Supervisors:

Brad Mitzelfelt: (909) 387.4830; Paul Biane (909) 387.4833; Neil Derry (909) 387.4855; Gary Ovitt (909) 387.4866; Josie Gonzales (909) 387.4565

You can also email Doug Smith, Shelter Supervising Officer, at dsmith@dph.sbcounty.gov. Please let him know that shelter dogs deserve better than this. No dog should be made to suffer, especially at the hands of their tax paid care providers.

Please circulate this article to your care groups, animal advocacy pages, Facebook profiles and beyond. If the shelter knows that they are under scrutiny, they are more likely to make the changes that need to be made.

The animals located at this shelter are at the mercy of their care-providers. If nobody takes the time to speak up for them, nothing will change and they will continue to suffer and die.



To: dsmith@dph.sbcounty.gov
Sent: 12/1/2010 6:08:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: APPALLING CONDITIONS AT THE SHELTER, NOW ON PETITION SITE

Dear Mr. Smith,This is absolutely awful, and very clear Animal abuse & cruelty.  No animal should suffer in this way, and you are a federally funded facility.What steps will you take to correct the awful conditions at the shelter that have been reported? I will be more than glad to publish these on your behalf.  But the fact you are denying all is a poor statement to make since it implies that everyone else is doing the lying!Please to let me know what corrections will be made.  Otherwise, I am going further into California government officials for assistance if I cannot get co-operation from you.This is un-acceptable and cannot be tolerated.Thanking you for your co-operation,AnimalActionUSACare2.com

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