The observations presented in this recent posting are worth sharing so that the recent campaign to use city county councillors...
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Councilman’s proposed BS legislation experiences speedy demise.
The Rules and Public Policy Committee voted on May 12th to not consider the breed specific ordinance proposal. On the...
“We learn from history that we do not learn from history.”
Proposals for breed specific legislation (BSL) seem to confirm German philosopher Georg Hegel’s point. Two years ago (after a dog...
Who is Doug Rae?
The Wednesday, January 14th Animal Care and Control board meeting offered the public the opportunity to meet Doug Rae and...
Biggest Obstacle to success in animal welfare?
On January 12, Doug Rae started his new position as administrator at Indianapolis Animal Care and Control. When Mr. Rae...
Indianapolis – 2009 community to watch
Per the Indianapolis Star Dec. 21, 2008 Nathan Winograd, director of the San Francisco-based National No-Kill Advocacy Center, which seeks...
Where is HSI headed now?
Be-tray-al 1: a form of deception or dismissal of prior presumptions; 2: the breaking or violation of a presumptive social...
Here to help
“We are here to help”On Sunday,June 8th at 2 PM, a young woman called move to ACT (mtA) asking for...
What is the average pay for a shelter director?
The wise use of financial gifts is of particular concern in animal welfare because as with any not-for-profit the concern...
No Kill Solutions Conference
The No Kill Solutions Conference by Nathan Winograd on May 3-4 was a sell out!!!! Animal welfare leaders representing private...
Saving the strays
NUVO Saving the strays by Shawndra Miller Apr 16, 2008 “What new shelter policies mean for the city’s unwanted pets”...
“Humane Society’s new way has critics”
“Humane Society’s new way has critics” Critics question why Humane Society accepts transfers but not local strays April 14, 2008...