Abandoned Cats

BroadHopper · 12-23-2011, 10:55 AM

OK. So the humane society is supposedly off the hook. But releasing the animals into the wild and then take corrective actions is what the problem is. Shall the municipal employees be held responsible for releasing the animals or shall NHHS be responsible for not responding quickly?

Another problem with NHHS is that they will not take animals from private individuals unless the pay a fee. Since this has happened, I find a lot of folks releasing their animals in another neighborhood or abandoning animals near the shelter so they don't have to pay. This payment should be voluntary. That way most pets will end up where they should be, not outdoors in the cold.

I realize NHHS needs money and I do donate supplies and money to NHHS, but they need to be humane.

NH Humane Society · 12-23-2011, 02:03 PM

The cats in New Hampton were always outside and were not released by any municipal employees. NHHS had been working with the owner to spay, neuter and return the cats for many weeks before he passed away - all at our cost. Once this occured we immediately took action to bring the cats to us. Additionally there is no fee to surrernder a dog or cat to NHHS - all we ask is that you make an appointment so that we can be ready to accept the animal and have a cage or kennel all ready for them. Another positive note: the dog, Bootsie, has someone interested in her so hopefully she will have a new home soon!

SAMIAM · 12-24-2011, 08:55 AM

Humane Society does an incredible job....I defy any animal lover to try and fill their shoes for a day.They deserve our praise and support....not our criticism.
Mary Di Maria was smart to address this inaccurate story and I hope it results in some new donations.
Chickie did the right thing and apologized and should get credit for standing up....certainly not being bullied.

fatlazyless · 12-24-2011, 09:08 AM

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/story...iry-situations

Janet · 12-24-2011, 09:21 AM

Not a very nice reference to our forum

Chickie apologized to the NHHS but I guess they had to take it one step further to clarify the story.

Resident 2B · 12-24-2011, 02:23 PM

NHHS either did not mention the contributions made over the years by forum members including recent contributions made as a result of the story or the LaDaSun made a decision not to include any mention of contributions in their story.

We cannot jump to conclusions here either. It would be nice to hear from NHHS on this.

R2B

12-23-2011, 10:55 AM	#1
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,575 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Nhhs OK. So the humane society is supposedly off the hook. But releasing the animals into the wild and then take corrective actions is what the problem is. Shall the municipal employees be held responsible for releasing the animals or shall NHHS be responsible for not responding quickly? Another problem with NHHS is that they will not take animals from private individuals unless the pay a fee. Since this has happened, I find a lot of folks releasing their animals in another neighborhood or abandoning animals near the shelter so they don't have to pay. This payment should be voluntary. That way most pets will end up where they should be, not outdoors in the cold. I realize NHHS needs money and I do donate supplies and money to NHHS, but they need to be humane. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

12-23-2011, 02:03 PM	#2
NH Humane Society Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 2 Posts	Follow Up on New Hampton The cats in New Hampton were always outside and were not released by any municipal employees. NHHS had been working with the owner to spay, neuter and return the cats for many weeks before he passed away - all at our cost. Once this occured we immediately took action to bring the cats to us. Additionally there is no fee to surrernder a dog or cat to NHHS - all we ask is that you make an appointment so that we can be ready to accept the animal and have a cage or kennel all ready for them. Another positive note: the dog, Bootsie, has someone interested in her so hopefully she will have a new home soon!

12-24-2011, 09:08 AM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,750 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,010 Times in 736 Posts	http://www.laconiadailysun.com/story...iry-situations __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

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12-24-2011, 08:55 AM	#3
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,895 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,676 Times in 586 Posts	Humane Society does an incredible job....I defy any animal lover to try and fill their shoes for a day.They deserve our praise and support....not our criticism. Mary Di Maria was smart to address this inaccurate story and I hope it results in some new donations. Chickie did the right thing and apologized and should get credit for standing up....certainly not being bullied.

12-24-2011, 09:21 AM	#5
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 470 Thanks: 233 Thanked 134 Times in 91 Posts	Not a very nice reference to our forum Chickie apologized to the NHHS but I guess they had to take it one step further to clarify the story.

12-24-2011, 02:23 PM	#6
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 994 Thanked 313 Times in 163 Posts	NHHS either did not mention the contributions made over the years by forum members including recent contributions made as a result of the story or the LaDaSun made a decision not to include any mention of contributions in their story. We cannot jump to conclusions here either. It would be nice to hear from NHHS on this. R2B

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