animal you porn. If you are a germaphobe clean freak a dog may not be the ideal thing for you - try a chia pet. I can only hope Harley's conditions gets taken care of before she is put up for adoption again. Conclusion NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES But, they have the "numbers" on their side - the do a lot of adoptions. They say they found that sweepstakes are a great way to get peoples attention Well thank god my vet still had the meds for Mercy. the original mission statement for nsal has completey been thrown out the wind0w! I believe benefactors who support NSAL, (both financially and with their free time), the animals and the public deserve better and someone should take a fresh look at NSAL procedures and the performance of senior ( and extremely well paid)managers. There should be a law against adopting out sick puppies and telling people they have pet insurance when they do not. 2. Would escape and go hunting, killing and eating small animals They go there more than 4 times a week while volunteers usually go about once a week (at least i do) so I think that they need some kind of special bond with pets in order to work there. Again we each took a turn holding the puppy. Phone: Web: Category: Animal Services North Shore Animal League North Shore Animal League Then, on the fourth day at 2AM, he started to vomit constantly as well as liquid diarrhea. They then asked if there was any other dogs in the house (yes, 13 yr old rescue) and for 2 references although they just ended up calling just one. 9362. The woman and her four children left North Shore crying and screaming they would never go there again. In my area, Petsmart has systematically forced out a number of old, small, highly responsible dog & cat rescue groups (who did home visits, extensive interviews, etc, and found awesome homes for their animals), and given their spaces (some of them had been in the stores for a decade or more) to one 500-pound gorilla organization in the area which is not a "rescue" or charity at all - a so-called "private shelter" called Watermelon Mountain Ranch. Also some shelters DO know what breed it is, I go on websites and see a Pitt bull labeled as a lab, or they pretend dogs our purebred when they aren't, when I go to websites I call almost half the breeds out for not being what they are but some breeds are so obvious, to me anyway so if you work with dogs you should know what I know at least. She had dandruff and kennel sickness. WebThis company may actually exist and be legitimate, just be sure to read and understand completely the terms of your agreement with them. I also stated that I thought the dog was a Pit-her response "yeah, she is a terrier." No liability is assumed for printing errors, lost, late, postage due, or misdirected entries. I feel bad for the puppy that ended up God knows where. how am i going to go visit them. North Shore Animal League America is the worlds largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State. Most are hounds, shepherds or labs. I will never adopt another dog from them ever again! We have saved a million lives. That the animal didnt have it when and if they tested it means the animal was pushed through the process. Antibiotic therapy is usually given to help control secondary bacterial infections. Another large chunk of money goes to fundraising, and the pittance that is left over is spread out amongst the departments. The closing date for our current Sweepstakes is December 31, 2021. Rescues is the way to go from now on! The presence of gram negative bacteria, parasites, or other viruses can worsen the severity of the disease and slow recovery. It is a legit charity. Another friend bought a golden retriever from a breeder and within months, a vet discovered a heart murmur. NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE Ripoff Reports, Complaints, Reviews, Scams, Lawsuits and Frauds Reported Your Search: North Shore Animal League There may be more reports for "North Shore Animal League" For more results perform a general search for "North Shore Animal League" Can you not see these people here have gone through so much while trying to do the right thing, getting a shelter do, not a mill dog. Things are looking up for little Ralphie, and we're praying for the best. Despite our highly informed and experienced dog rearing skills, this dog: WebNorth Shore Animal League America. Adoption from a shelter is always a risk - you don't know the dog's history and neither does the shelter. You should be ashamed of yourself, NSAL is a disaster, just compare to Best Friends.org. They are all on medication, and often vomit or have diarrhea in their cages. friday (november 14th) I called out of work, and took them to another animal hospital. They either love you, like you, or they don't. now they call you with an update on ur puppys every day so the first day was saturday. A less common form of the disease causes myocarditis (inflammation of the heart). My oldest dog had to be put to sleep about a month ago. "scented" our house--and I don't mean wasn't housebroken because she only pooped outside--I mean she went from room to room marking territory They say that they will call you every morning which they do NOT. HOWEVER how can you give a family a puppy to adopt who isn't even healthy in the first place theres no way tehse puppies got pneumonia IN A WEEK without it being present or incubating in them on friday when i adopted them. But keep in mind if they closed that organization down then most likely all those wonderful animals could be put down. There are many commercially prepared attenuated (modified) live CPV-2 vaccines available. The disease will progress very rapidly and death can occur as early as two days after the onset of the disease. Be responsible and know what it entails to take on a pet. And we kept asking them, where di d you get your dog? Webtower cafe sacramento; galley pirate blox fruits. Immunity and vaccination however, that night max and oliver were up the entire night, sneezing and coughing, and not to mention MAX was having a difficult time breathing and panting uncontrolably. To put this in perspective, the top ranking executive at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary - a charity that actually has higher revenue and expenses - makes less than a third of that. Which in some cases may be for life. Before we left we donated some money to you guys. When i got her home, at times she would be nice and at other times she would snap at me. i am devistated over this and i want my babies home with me now instead of at a nasty ### animal hospital in long island. I have visited NSAL a few times. I have been sending money in small and bigger amounts for They spread it by smelling one another' [censored]s, poop and using the same food and water dish. Now for the people that work at this place that were rude to the customers. She was skinny with horrible skin and nasty fur and bugs; basically a mess. I was offered a room to spend the night there because we knew we were arriving late. But then i thought "would i trust a human being if I was treated badly by other human beings?". ###! In severe cases, blood transfusions may be necessary. Moved in under the back deck and wouldn't come out. Submit a complaint and get your issue resolved. WHATEVER, some one or some group has to start talking to volunteers, techs or staff that can give you facts. He's been there for 10 days (and we only had him in our home for 3 1/2) but we're so attached to him. They will take 50+ animals from across the country several times a year. Port Washington, New York U.S.A. Cos they don't have to refund that extra $75 of course! If you want the perfect dog go to a breeded an pay $1000 for the animal. The people who work there really do believe in the mission of shelter medicine, and they want the best for the animals. The person who is in charge of volunteers (who by the way is not a volunteer but is very well paid never answers her phone or makes an effort to see what is going on in the adoption areas. I have called several times and left messages for Theresa who is to be the Medical Director who has never returned any of my calls. Shocker. 03 of 12 Yes, she had kids and was scared. just this past year, all of the dvm's (exdcept 3) either got fired (because of personl conflicts with the directors) or quit. ENJOYED being outside in thunder in lightening storms The problem might be mobile adoptions, not North Shore. There is always some issue with the puppies. Spanning the organizations 75-year history, theyve rescued and placed over 1.1 million animals and developed best practices throughout the rescue community. I adopted my dog from North Shore at 2 months old at 6 months old I find out he has elbow&hip dysplaysia, I already spend a total of 10 grand&he didn't even have the major one I'm expecting to pay a total of 30 grand if North Shore didn't tell me he was a different breed I would be as suprised, he's rottie&chow which is common for them to have displaysia but they said he was rottie&spaniel, I go to Animal Medical Center which is expensive but I don't drive&all the other places weren't equipped, I didn't expect North Shore to pay for the surgery&wasnt bout to give him back not a lot of pple would want a 6 month old puppy that can't even walk up the block but I thought they could help me find a cheaper place or if they had physical therapy there or if they could do something not the surgery itself since they said they weren't equipped for it but thought they would help with the minor stuff or help me find a place especially considering I was keeping him&if wasn't gonna tie him outside the shelter&leave him. She was quiet and aloof, which we mistook for calm and reserved. Most reputable shelters will never adopt out a pet that has not been spayed or neutered. The same is true for your dog. potential funds from the state, should that be happening. The woman who took Lilly out of the crate she was stuffed into with another dog, was impatient and mean to several of the dogs (shame on her, I should have gotten her name) unfortunately Lilly was filthy dirty had feces all over her. There were two separate attacks on children in one week by coyotes in the neighboring county two weeks ago. Another friend of mine bought a bulldog from a breeder who had kennel cough and a (curable) skin disease. I write about the place in the comment I left. To anyone. I just want everyone to be very aware of the animals you get from North Shore. Please remember, the quotations above and below ITs ridiculous. Acute parvovirus enteritis can be seen in dogs of any breed, sex, or age. The kennel area, which has the older dogs, has bare cement floors, and there are never any beds or toys for the dogs. If you can't afford one - do not get a dog. I adopted a 3-month pup from NSAL 3 years ago, yes he was sick and NSAL was completely upfront about what he had. WebNorth Shore Animal League America has earned a 86% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. Administration strong arms the organization into taking as many puppies as possible from out of state shelters. However, there are multiple allegations that the Maternal antibodies are the antibodies present in the mother's milk during the first 24 hours after the puppy's birth. max was very lethargic on friday and we took both straight to our vet near our house before we even took them home. Animals come in at record rates, and get turned around in 48 hours, some of which never see a vet prior to adoption. What about the fact that we've been in this location for 3 years, and have NO other venue through which to adopt them, while this other organization has FOUR Petsmart adoption centers in the area, in addition to their own shelter location? North Shore Animal League America - Security Guard at dog adoption building. My point? One other thing I'm confident of after reading all of you posts I will always rescue dogs, but never again from NSAL. if i were a celebrity, ie beth ostrasky (who swears by nsal) i would not want my name connected to this establishment. High levels of maternal antibodies present in the puppies' bloodstream will block the effectiveness of a vaccine. This scheme started by mail, they said it was donations for the Northshore Animal League America. Find executives, board members, teams, related companies, and more. My husband wax hesitant but I didn't care I needed so thing to live and PJ is just what I needed. Immediately the next morning, my mom and I rushed him over to NSAL medical center. Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys fees, other than entrants actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., costs associated with participating in this Sweepstakes), and entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased. If you no longer wish to receive our sweepstakes mailings, please send a postcard with your name and address to: NO SWEEPSTAKES MAIL, North Shore Animal League America, P.O. i knew this was kennel cough. There is currently some discussion that there may be other strains that are beginning to emerge and have yet to be formally identified. anyways, the vet we saw obviously was an idiot because he said olivers throat and tonsils were swallen, and max was fine so they were good to go home. my pups and molli came face to face ONCE for 5 mins at the most. I have a hard time believing the accusations about how the clinic looked because they are health inspected weekly. North Shore is a great facility and Ralph is getting the best care possible, but I just wish that they would have been able to diagnose parvo before we took him home. He too was sick and on medications when we brought him home. Prompt treatment by a veterinarian will increase survivability in infected puppies and working with your veterinarian on a vaccination program that is best for your puppy is important. This means any fecal material or vomit needs to be removed with a detergent before the bleach solution is used. They told me the ACC helps find animals homes! North Shore Animal League America - Sweepstakes, North Shore Animal League America - Worst Experience in Animal Shelter, North Shore Animal League America - Horrible, North Shore Animal League America - Dog Surrender, North Shore Animal League America - unethical behavior from staff and veterinarians, North Shore Animal League America - adopting sick pets, North Shore Animal League America - medical records. the both of them had horrible days and nights, green coming out of their noses. WA: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483. We took her out and took her right to our vetit turns out both dogs had the same bacterial pheumonia! There is a dark answer lurking there if you search deep enough. For example, call your contact from a number that's publicly listed for the company sponsoring the giveaway to double-check. Donations to a charitable organization are irrevocable gifts. I am out $950 and they give me my $100 adoption fee back. I'm sure I could fill out a bogus application, write a rubber check, and walk out with a kitten or puppy. All donations are I explained this and asked if they had a sister shelter that I could take her to, I was placed on hold then disconnected. No animal of any age should be available for adoption until it is FULLY vetted. It is not in the urine. now if these puppies were cared for in the shelter properly and examined the way they should have been i think MORE and MORE puppies would be adopted. Was even thinking about going to an adoption event and telling people to beware. Odds are determined by the number of eligible entries received. Presented at the Western Veterinary Conference, Las Vegas, NV; February 2004. If all things are on the up and up.. all the better. It seems like half of them are sick. North Shore Animal League America review: Be very aware of the animals you get from North Shore. Go stand in the parking lot and continue picking up dog ###like the piece of ### that you are! NSAL is negligent and absolutely should screen their animals before placing them. Specifically, with each dog we rescued there, we received all of the information regarding his age, type of dog, what he was being fed and each health issue they may have had while the dog had been at the facility. You people need to get a grip! WebNorth Shore Animal League America is the world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. North Shore Animal League America - Sweepstakes. HOWEVER i feel that it is their duty to evaluate and give the proper physical before a pup is adopted by a family. Dogs have feelings, and they are very emotional, even more so than humans because they have nothing else but their instincts to live by. Obviously not. Hay Katie, you make a lot of assumptions in your totally judgmental post. Bit my husband, unprovoked. Another heavy hitter is the NATIONAL HUMANE society. ComplaintsBoard.com is a leading complaint resolution website on the Internet. I forgot how upset I was, probably because the sick puppy survived and 8 yrs later is like my 4th child! Needless to say NSAL didn't want her back. I recently got a beagle puppy from a reputable breeder but he too had a "cold" and had to be on antibiotics for the first 2 weeks we had him. My current dog came from a kill facility animal shelter. WebDue to staffing constraints, our Pet Health Centers will not be able to accommodate appointments for new clients at this time, unless the pet was adopted from North Shore Animal League America. I told her that I think she has worms, "yeah, well that happens." if there is anyone u all need to be upset with, it is the directors of nsal not the employees, ie techs & doctors. PA: The official registration and financial information of North Shore Animal League America may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. and althought they are a non kill shelter, they mistreat and neglect these animals. WebNorth Shore Animal League AmericasDon and Karen LaRocca Pet Wellness Center is another advancement towards creating a better world for all companion animals regardless of breed, size, or where they are rescued from. Hello? Coining the term, Mutt-i-gree to describe any shelter or rescue pet, John has led the Mutt-i-gree Movement, driven by our award-winning Mutt-i-grees Curriculum. I was told they would not do that. The number increased to 60% by 16 weeks, and by 18 weeks of age, 95% of the puppies could be immunized. I came home, lysoled the furniture, washed all the linens. She was laughing, and thought it was very funny to see the dog's reaction. I asked if the puppy could be treated then returned to us I even offered the medicine I had just purchased. I'm not complaining exactly, it's more of a buyer beware. It is true, that most of us humans simply don't understand how parvo and giardia are opportunities for us to prove our worthiness as pet guardians via vet visits, bills, health risk to family, countless hours spent on training, cleaning, managing, animal quarantine, worrying, feeling guilty and generally dedicating all of our resources and peace to our "rescued" pet. Not North Shore. Four separate people told us NORTH shore animal league, ANd we asked how long ago and if they were happy. however it got to the point that i couldn't dare to see them like this anymore, plus they would not take their medications. Are we going to risk getting sick ourselves. Funny thing is we just adopted a second puppy from NS. A booster is given at one year of age and every 1-3 years thereafter. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. We apologize for this inconvenience, and recommend the following veterinary centers for your pets urgent health needs. If she sat on one of her toys and you touch it then put your hand by your mouth, you got it and ready for this. Exposure to ultraviolet light and sodium hypochlorite (a 1:32 dilution of household bleach - cup bleach to 1 gallon of water) can inactivate parvovirus. When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. WebNorth Shore Animal League 16Lewyt St. It is a legit charity. The puppy was treated with meds at our vets and was well in 6 weeks, kept away from the adult dog in another room till better. How humane is that? Misinformation about the disease, its spread, and vaccination is widespread. She is in critical condition and may need a plasma transplant because her protein levels are dropping because she can not eat. All three sent home detailed a very high chance of being returned. It looked like a shepherd mix. I asked what would happen to her, I was told that she would be looked at by their vets but she would not be able to remain in the hospital until the sickness was gone, that she would be looked at and would be put back up for adoption. I thank you for your opinion . I get that dogs can get sick, especially when they were initally in bad conditions, but i would expect the shelter to know this and do the quarantine thing before adopting out dogs that might be very sick- for the sake of the people and the animal. North Shore Animal League America reviews & complaints. If you have any doubt that your notification is legit, take steps to verify it. They admittedly take no time to test the puppies. North Shore Animal League America - Terrible service! We scheduled an appointment with an allergist and he got medication and is going to be receiving allergy shots. Parvovirus infection in domestic companion animals. however the word is out about nsal. Save your complaints for the airlines, restaurants, etc. Some say a new she should do a little research and find out what's really going on behind the scenes! There are special staff and volunteers that care only for these very special residents. Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice: Emerging and Reemerging Viruses of Dogs and Cats. Dogs are not walked regularly enough, and are not taken out to play areas for exercise. I'm ashamed that none of the employees told you that Pointers are rather big animals but YOU should have done a little research on the breed yourself. And they don't allow any other dogs in there, to keep from transferring diseases. All they care about is money - the "sales" that on-the-spot, irresponsible adoptions bring in. The closing date for our my grandma lives downstairs with an english mastive female and my dog jack is a shepherd mix. we ended up adopting two. I also looked closely at her coat and she looked like she had a slight case of mange. Asher is a sweet little pup! In every case of the four rescues we went through, each dog had a file that contained invoices from the veterinary practice stating what service the dog required, what was done and what meds were dispensed for the dog. For a current listing of prize winners (available after April 2022), write to: 2021 All-Cash Sweepstakes, North Shore Animal League America, P.O. How is parvovirus infection diagnosed? He, of course, has parvo. She deserves it. 5. One room which golds puppies has healthy ones, and another one has puppies with "colds". nsal also allows non licensed vet techs in the pet health center to vaccinate owned pets! The state-of-the-art facility marks a great step forward in providing affordable wellness care for pets in our community and beyond. On Monday Aug 20 my husband and I took her to the vet and she was placed on medicine for her diarrhea and a stool sample was to be tested. How can they know anything about any of the dogs? In summary, parvovirus is a very common problem that is a huge killer of puppies. Well she has PARVO which is incredibly serious and heartbreaking. VISIT north shore base to really see how they take care of these animals. No need to blame everything on the organization for your arrogant ignorance. Please pray for Ralph. A large amount of the veterinary staff quit in protest. max was going into constant breathing spasms and it was scary. There are much more reputable charities out there to support. After 1980, CPV-2 was replaced by CPV-2a became more common and in 1986, another variation called CPV-2b appeared. The staff tries to reduce the chances of infectious disease being spread, but there are just too many sick animals to keep up with. Whats the rush to push them back out the door? Are you seriously putting a HUMAN ideal and corporation above the health and welfare of these dogs? This place needs to be shut down and those precious animals taken care of with love so they can be healthy and adopted into good homes like they deserve. I would recommend an investigative TV station. first one is max hes a big fluffy rottie mix from what we think, and the other is oliver a tiny australian shepherd mix. My advice to those people who want small dogs such as the Pointer Mix person: Get a dog or young adult dog. Many long-term "problem" animals are neglected - kept in the back away from public view in small cages. We met with the staff first thing the next morning regarding the adoption. with your help, we can save defenseless animals each day. North Shore Animal League America is the worlds largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. View all 31 questions about North Shore Animal League America Is this place legit or a fraudulent business running scams? HUA is all about what is the best thing for the animal! NSAL is a no-kill shelter that is trying to home as many dogs and puppies as they possibly can, what kind of crime is that? Im simply asking. We lost our dog on October 11th 2010 after 14 years from a heart atack and have a spaniel at home who is 9 years old and I can only pray that after all of this she does not get sick! I adopted my black lab mix November of 2009 six short months after having a miscarriage. THAT process is VERY depressing and stressful for the Vaccination protocols have been developed that will help protect the widest range of dogs. I will say the woman with the fear of the Giardia went a little over board. Partly because they are understaffed and partly because not enough people care, these animals behaviors get worse the longer they are there. Our second adoption from them was a dog that came from TX, our fourth was from WI. Sweepstakes is one of the methods used to raise funds in support Just for the record, this was the first time we have ever been to North Shore, but we have heard about them for years and years and finally glad to see the place and to get a great dog there. I was told to bring her back BUT I had to take her to Long Island, I live in NJ and had no way to transport the puppy that far. Their response was"maybe a tiny bit; she looks more greyhound." I did not catch it, nor did my boyfriend or the adult dog we had or our cats. Lacey was a puppy lived to 16, was a wonderful dog, will always miss her. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York. They gave me 30 days free insurance. Thats just bull. But I took to understanding why she may have a bad attitude and demeanor. I am going to keep filing complaints with the Attorney General until I get some results. I wish they did because i would feel ok there. She then asked, "didn't they tell you before the adoption?" In reply.. please read my explanation of what happens in another high capacity rescue facility. 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