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N.Y.C. shelters okay pets
New York Daily News ^ | 10/4/05 | Adam Lisberg

Posted on 10/05/2005 9:02:44 AM PDT by green pastures

After watching heartrending scenes from hurricane zones, New York emergency officials are changing their rules so people can bring their pets to shelters in a disaster.

That means pet-loving New Yorkers won't face the same wrenching choice as in New Orleans, where residents were forced to abandon their pets before entering shelters - or risk their lives to stay at home with their cats and dogs.

"We've always had a strong position that only service animals would be allowed in shelters," said Joseph Bruno, head of the city Office of Emergency Management. "We're going to have to change our approach in response to that."

(Excerpt) Read more at nydailynews.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Pets/Animals; Society
KEYWORDS: doggieping; pets
Also from the article, "That's why the Red Cross has no plans to change its no-pets policy, said spokesman Larry Geiger. "When it comes to sheltering," he said, "the humans come first." "
1 posted on 10/05/2005 9:02:47 AM PDT by green pastures
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To: green pastures

Just what we need; A bunch of dogs in a highly stressful situation locked into a big room with old people, little kids and other people's cats. That'll work.


2 posted on 10/05/2005 9:06:43 AM PDT by LongElegantLegs (also enjoy the occasional kick of a puppy.)
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To: green pastures

Glad they are changing this. NYC resident love their dogs and I am sure would never leave. Most NYC dogs are very used to lots of people and are not prone to getting nervous in big crowds.


3 posted on 10/05/2005 9:08:40 AM PDT by areafiftyone (Politicians Are Like Diapers, Both Need To Be Changed Often And For The Same Reason!)
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To: areafiftyone
I agree. Allowing folks to bring their dogs should be more beneficial than not. IMHO there may be some issues but overall dogs are more loyal to people than some people are.

mc
4 posted on 10/05/2005 9:15:37 AM PDT by mcshot (Boldly going nowhere with a smile and appreciation for life.)
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To: LongElegantLegs

You may want to click through and read the entire story. They outline differenct scenarios, such as involving animal shelters to take the pets to pet shelters to be later reuinited with owners. Or some shelters designated as those allowing pets, with separate areas for pets, where owners on-site can visit.

It's worked in other places. It's not rocket science.


5 posted on 10/05/2005 10:18:15 AM PDT by green pastures (God Bless and Protect Dr. Riopelle)
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To: green pastures

I did read the entire story; I still think it's a bad idea. Just my opinion.


6 posted on 10/05/2005 10:37:29 AM PDT by LongElegantLegs (also enjoy the occasional kick of a puppy.)
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To: green pastures; Flyer; technochick99; sinkspur; annyokie; Scott from the Left Coast; 88keys; ...
Ping!


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7 posted on 10/05/2005 10:39:39 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog (Join the Hobbit Hole Troop Support - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/)
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To: areafiftyone

There are numerous dog parks in our city, and overall, the dogs behave very well together. I wonder if this is something that certain shelters might be able to offer. It would keep at least a lot of dogs in one place, there would be only one area for "clean up on aisle five", and humans could sit in the fenced area with their dogs. There has to be a better solution than just abandoning animals or staying behind with them in a highly dangerous situation.


8 posted on 10/05/2005 11:08:19 AM PDT by ChocChipCookie (I don't recognize my own country anymore.)
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To: LongElegantLegs

Your not a dog owner are you?


9 posted on 10/05/2005 11:36:11 AM PDT by apackof2 (There's two theories to arguin' with a woman. Neither one works. Will Rogers)
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To: apackof2
Not a dog owner, currently, but certainly a dog lover. (tagline aside)
I did point out that it was just my opinion.
10 posted on 10/05/2005 11:40:25 AM PDT by LongElegantLegs (also enjoy the occasional kick of a puppy.)
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To: green pastures; HairOfTheDog; areafiftyone; Convert from ECUSA
Sheltering pets is a complex task: Some people are allergic to animals, dogs need to be walked and need room to romp, and aggressive dogs can be dangerous to people and animals.

Not for us ... we've got mama wrapped around our paws.


11 posted on 10/05/2005 12:12:28 PM PDT by NYer
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To: NYer

ROFL! Great picturs of the Bassetts! Roo-roo-roo!


12 posted on 10/05/2005 12:21:53 PM PDT by Convert from ECUSA (Not a nickel, not a dime, no more money for Hamastine!)
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To: HairOfTheDog

I think it's great news. We ARE learning from this disaster.


13 posted on 10/05/2005 1:14:17 PM PDT by HoHoeHeaux ("Bayou Farewell" by Mike Tidwell. Please read this great book!)
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To: LongElegantLegs
Most posts on FR are opinions LOL

Actually I don't think that shelters should have to take pets but work along side organizations that do so when someone is making the decision to go to a shelter it won't be hindered by not being able to take your pet.

14 posted on 10/05/2005 7:52:52 PM PDT by apackof2 (There's two theories to arguin' with a woman. Neither one works. Will Rogers)
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To: LongElegantLegs

It is so nice to hear someone out there finally has a heart. Their pets are all some people have. So hearing they are being helped along with people is just wonderful. Pets have feelings too! :)


15 posted on 10/05/2005 8:00:17 PM PDT by buninoven04
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To: Baynative
Cool! I wonder if she rides him with a saddle. Longhorns look really bony so I'd think it'd be real uncomfortable if you didn't. But where do you get a saddle for a steer? Another consideration would be what to do if he decides to turn his head real far around and scratch his butt with his horns. I've seen goats do that before and I'll bet Longhorns do it too. It'd knock ya right off. I think I'll stick to my horses, thank you very much. ;o)
17 posted on 10/06/2005 2:05:25 PM PDT by FrogInABlender (Be careful who's toes you step on today, they may be connected to the @$$ you have to kiss tomorrow.)
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