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Posted: Apr 1 2006, 12:35 PM
I saw this story in my dog group. Please email your coumcilman and he mayor that this is unacceptable. The shelter is to look out for the best interests of its citizens. The link to the San Jose Government is below.
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/council.html
Message: 2
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:39:26 -0800 (PST)
From: "Cathy Scott a.k.a. Event Dog"
Subject: Situation at Animal Care and Control in San Jose
Yvonne asked that this letter be posted to the yahoo
group. Terri and I also felt it was a good idea.
Please take caution if you find a stray and take it to
Animal Care and Control off Monterey Road. This
letter was written to the director after these people
had this unfortunate and personal experience.
Dear Director Cicirelli:
We are writing to you out of concern, disappointment
and downright anger at a situation that has taken
place at the Animal Care Center on Monterey Road in
San Jose.
We rescued a beautiful, young shepherd mix dog on
Hwy. #680 on March 16. He was running through traffic
and we were able to stop and get him into the car. He
had nearly been hit several times and was exhausted
and frightened. However, he hopped right into our
van, nuzzled us and sat right down quietly for the
trip to your Animal Care Center. When we arrived at
the Center, we checked him in and were told that he
would have 5 days for his family to claim him. After
that time, he would be evaluated by "Craig" the
behaviorist and determined if he was adoptable. When
I phoned on the 17th to see how he was doing, I
accidentally got "Craig" on the emergency line - - he
was rude and not pleasant at all. He told me that the
pup's time would be up on the 22nd and to call back on
the 23rd for a determination.
On the 21st, we went back to the shelter to retrieve
our camera that we had accidentally left there in our
concern over the dog. We had taken pictures of him to
show to our friends to get him adopted. At that time,
the staff told us he was "still" a sweetheart - - but
that we would have to wait for Craig's determination
on the 23rd. We had the staff put into the computer
that we were to be notified prior to any euthanizing
and that we wanted to take him home for adoption. On
the 24th we called to see how his behavior tests went
and after being shuffled to a couple of attendants on
the phone, were told by I think a woman named
"Kelly"??? that the dog had been put down and that I
would have to speak with "Craig" to find out why but
that I could not speak to him until Sunday. I asked
WHY and HOW could this happen when I had been so "on
top of this" and had placed notes in the computer
wishing to claim him. I was told by this person that
rescuers are advised to file a found dog report and
take the dog home if they really want to keep the
animal as once they come to the shelter they BELONG to
the shelter and we have ABSOLUTELY NO SAY in what
happens from there. I was on my way to a business
meeting when I stopped to rescue the dog and had no
place else to take him at the time. I thought he
would be safe there - - -HAH!!! Apparently that is
not so!
I phoned Craig yesterday, Sunday, and left a message
requesting information as to the circumstances of this
dog - - his curt message said he might not get back
for 1 or 2 days!
Well, this IS the second day and I have not heard a
word - - - not that it will really matter any way as
he could tell me anything he liked and at this point I
wouldn't believe him.
I had heard this facility was a "no kill" facility - -
and since that time have spoken with my many animal
lover friends who told me "Don't believe that lie" - -
- since I have contacted my friends on this matter I
have discovered MANY, MANY instances of the"quick"
euthanizing of perfectly healthy young animals that
had adopting homes already in place.
This issue is NOT GOING TO GO AWAY. I will pursue
this until I am satisfied that this type of action can
never happen again. I cannot have complete
satisfaction because you can't bring back my rescued
friend. I will contact the San Jose City Council, my
congressman/woman, Action Line from the Mercury News
and the media. WE LOVE ANIMALS WAY TOO MUCH TO LET
THIS TYPE OF ACTION AT YOUR CENTER CONTINUE. I now
know too many instances of the"QUICK" "put-down" of
animals that makes us want to WARN owners, rescuers,
and simply ordinary people who care about animals NOT
TO COME TO THIS FACILITY FOR ANYTHING!!!!! People who
work at this type of facility need to love and truly
care for animals - - - and while this needs to be run
like a business, there still needs to be some care,
concern and LOVE. These are missing in your facility.
I feel there needs to be a total RE-EVALUATION of how
you run your facility.
Do you get MORE THAN CRAIG'S ONE OPINION on any given
animal? Maybe animals don't like him - - - I don't
think I do - - - -just by listening to him on the
phone!!!
If you can make time to answer my email I would
appreciate it - - - - if not, I will simply assume you
are part of this entire program to rid our area of
unwanted pets!!!!
Betsy and Gene Yamasaki
Woofingly,
Cathy Scott
Executive Event Dog, Society Dog
408-425-8663
www.societydog.com
"I believe that God put dogs on earth to show human beings the glory of
unadulterated joy. Watching my dogs play in the sun is like hearing angels
sing."
-Unknown
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/council.html
Message: 2
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:39:26 -0800 (PST)
From: "Cathy Scott a.k.a. Event Dog"
Subject: Situation at Animal Care and Control in San Jose
Yvonne asked that this letter be posted to the yahoo
group. Terri and I also felt it was a good idea.
Please take caution if you find a stray and take it to
Animal Care and Control off Monterey Road. This
letter was written to the director after these people
had this unfortunate and personal experience.
Dear Director Cicirelli:
We are writing to you out of concern, disappointment
and downright anger at a situation that has taken
place at the Animal Care Center on Monterey Road in
San Jose.
We rescued a beautiful, young shepherd mix dog on
Hwy. #680 on March 16. He was running through traffic
and we were able to stop and get him into the car. He
had nearly been hit several times and was exhausted
and frightened. However, he hopped right into our
van, nuzzled us and sat right down quietly for the
trip to your Animal Care Center. When we arrived at
the Center, we checked him in and were told that he
would have 5 days for his family to claim him. After
that time, he would be evaluated by "Craig" the
behaviorist and determined if he was adoptable. When
I phoned on the 17th to see how he was doing, I
accidentally got "Craig" on the emergency line - - he
was rude and not pleasant at all. He told me that the
pup's time would be up on the 22nd and to call back on
the 23rd for a determination.
On the 21st, we went back to the shelter to retrieve
our camera that we had accidentally left there in our
concern over the dog. We had taken pictures of him to
show to our friends to get him adopted. At that time,
the staff told us he was "still" a sweetheart - - but
that we would have to wait for Craig's determination
on the 23rd. We had the staff put into the computer
that we were to be notified prior to any euthanizing
and that we wanted to take him home for adoption. On
the 24th we called to see how his behavior tests went
and after being shuffled to a couple of attendants on
the phone, were told by I think a woman named
"Kelly"??? that the dog had been put down and that I
would have to speak with "Craig" to find out why but
that I could not speak to him until Sunday. I asked
WHY and HOW could this happen when I had been so "on
top of this" and had placed notes in the computer
wishing to claim him. I was told by this person that
rescuers are advised to file a found dog report and
take the dog home if they really want to keep the
animal as once they come to the shelter they BELONG to
the shelter and we have ABSOLUTELY NO SAY in what
happens from there. I was on my way to a business
meeting when I stopped to rescue the dog and had no
place else to take him at the time. I thought he
would be safe there - - -HAH!!! Apparently that is
not so!
I phoned Craig yesterday, Sunday, and left a message
requesting information as to the circumstances of this
dog - - his curt message said he might not get back
for 1 or 2 days!
Well, this IS the second day and I have not heard a
word - - - not that it will really matter any way as
he could tell me anything he liked and at this point I
wouldn't believe him.
I had heard this facility was a "no kill" facility - -
and since that time have spoken with my many animal
lover friends who told me "Don't believe that lie" - -
- since I have contacted my friends on this matter I
have discovered MANY, MANY instances of the"quick"
euthanizing of perfectly healthy young animals that
had adopting homes already in place.
This issue is NOT GOING TO GO AWAY. I will pursue
this until I am satisfied that this type of action can
never happen again. I cannot have complete
satisfaction because you can't bring back my rescued
friend. I will contact the San Jose City Council, my
congressman/woman, Action Line from the Mercury News
and the media. WE LOVE ANIMALS WAY TOO MUCH TO LET
THIS TYPE OF ACTION AT YOUR CENTER CONTINUE. I now
know too many instances of the"QUICK" "put-down" of
animals that makes us want to WARN owners, rescuers,
and simply ordinary people who care about animals NOT
TO COME TO THIS FACILITY FOR ANYTHING!!!!! People who
work at this type of facility need to love and truly
care for animals - - - and while this needs to be run
like a business, there still needs to be some care,
concern and LOVE. These are missing in your facility.
I feel there needs to be a total RE-EVALUATION of how
you run your facility.
Do you get MORE THAN CRAIG'S ONE OPINION on any given
animal? Maybe animals don't like him - - - I don't
think I do - - - -just by listening to him on the
phone!!!
If you can make time to answer my email I would
appreciate it - - - - if not, I will simply assume you
are part of this entire program to rid our area of
unwanted pets!!!!
Betsy and Gene Yamasaki
Woofingly,
Cathy Scott
Executive Event Dog, Society Dog
408-425-8663
www.societydog.com
"I believe that God put dogs on earth to show human beings the glory of
unadulterated joy. Watching my dogs play in the sun is like hearing angels
sing."
-Unknown
Posted: May 3 2006, 01:50 PM
In case you don't have a favorite animal group, here is some feedback from a local shelter. BTW the weblink is
www.safehavenanimalsanctuary.org
Message 4
From: "Cathy Scott a.k.a. Event Dog"
Date: Wed May 3, 2006 8:47am(PDT)
Subject: Congrats to Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary
Safe Haven received this letter from San Jose Animal
Care and Services and we thought it was worth posting.
I personally had Toby in my home for about a week and
what a sweet and wonderful dog he is. Their "stories"
are not posted here, but I know Toby's story and it
was very sad. His owner had passed away and no one
knew Toby was in the home. They believe he was left
unattended for almost 3 weeks and he managed to
survive with no food or water. He now has a WONDERFUL
home and has truly been given a second chance. So has
Sophie. We are truly grateful to the people who
adopted them!!!
Dear Safe Haven Volunteers,
Thank you so much for rescuing “special needs” animals
from the San Jose Animal Care Center, especially
“Toby” the senior black lab and the little dog
“Prissy”, now named “Sophie”.
These animals would not have had a chance if you
hadn’t taken them and found them loving new homes to
spend their “twilight” years. I’m sure they have some
very good healthy years ahead of them, made possible
by Safe Haven!
I wish there were more rescue groups like yours that
would be willing to take special needs animals,
especially seniors and medical condition animals.
Keep up the good work!
Lorna Pusateri and Julie St. Gregory,
San Jose Animal Care Center
Woofingly,
Cathy Scott
Executive Event Dog, Society Dog
408-425-8663
www.societydog.com
"I believe that God put dogs on earth to show human beings the glory of
unadulterated joy. Watching my dogs play in the sun is like hearing angels
sing."
-Unknown
www.safehavenanimalsanctuary.org
Message 4
From: "Cathy Scott a.k.a. Event Dog"
Date: Wed May 3, 2006 8:47am(PDT)
Subject: Congrats to Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary
Safe Haven received this letter from San Jose Animal
Care and Services and we thought it was worth posting.
I personally had Toby in my home for about a week and
what a sweet and wonderful dog he is. Their "stories"
are not posted here, but I know Toby's story and it
was very sad. His owner had passed away and no one
knew Toby was in the home. They believe he was left
unattended for almost 3 weeks and he managed to
survive with no food or water. He now has a WONDERFUL
home and has truly been given a second chance. So has
Sophie. We are truly grateful to the people who
adopted them!!!
Dear Safe Haven Volunteers,
Thank you so much for rescuing “special needs” animals
from the San Jose Animal Care Center, especially
“Toby” the senior black lab and the little dog
“Prissy”, now named “Sophie”.
These animals would not have had a chance if you
hadn’t taken them and found them loving new homes to
spend their “twilight” years. I’m sure they have some
very good healthy years ahead of them, made possible
by Safe Haven!
I wish there were more rescue groups like yours that
would be willing to take special needs animals,
especially seniors and medical condition animals.
Keep up the good work!
Lorna Pusateri and Julie St. Gregory,
San Jose Animal Care Center
Woofingly,
Cathy Scott
Executive Event Dog, Society Dog
408-425-8663
www.societydog.com
"I believe that God put dogs on earth to show human beings the glory of
unadulterated joy. Watching my dogs play in the sun is like hearing angels
sing."
-Unknown
