We took a 10 wk old puppy out of NSAL after hearing its breathingwe had just lost a dog adopted from NSAL. This comment was posted by a verified customer. He also does not even know the names of many volunteers and some employees. The virus is known to survive on inanimate objects - such as clothing, food pans, and cage floors - for 5 months and longer in the right conditions. they do all they can for the animals but can only go so far with the limitations set by the directors joanne yohansen, dr. kathleen dunn & john stevenson. He has absolutely no presence with employees, volunteers, in the adoption area. they do EVERYTHING to keep these pets alive & healthy while the directors sit on their a$$e$, bark orders, & have no clue how their demands are breaking the staff, the public, the reputation of nsal, and the animals! She simply was wild and could not be domesticated. All they care about is money - the "sales" that on-the-spot, irresponsible adoptions bring in. The license is not an endorsement by the state. North Shore is AAAMMMMMAAAAAZZZZINNNNNNGGGGG! When we examine all of the information about maternal derived antibodies, windows of susceptibility, breed susceptibilities, the possibility of unidentified strains, and the effectiveness of different vaccines, we begin to see why there are so many different vaccination protocols and why some vaccinated animals still develop the disease. There are also significant differences in response to parvovirus infections and vaccines among different breeds of dogs, with Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and Labrador Retrievers being more susceptible than other breeds. It is not in the urine. I have complained to the Attorney General and will be complaining to anybody that I can get to answer. 3 days later she was throwing up and having bloody diarrhea. Shame on all of you who have judged the people whose lives were turned upside down by the alleged irresponsible practices of NSAL. 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. nsal also allows non licensed vet techs in the pet health center to vaccinate owned pets! Investigative reporting might be one place to start looking for information. All entries must be postmarked by December 31, 2021 and received no later than January 7, 2022, or as otherwise stated in this package. Everyone gave praises to North Shore. OH and if you would like to visit your animal, its by appointment only and from 6-8pm in the evening. 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. She agreed to send someone to pick up the puppy. WHATEVER, some one or some group has to start talking to volunteers, techs or staff that can give you facts. Mrs. Lewyt wanted a large building in the back of the property to be a quarantine building, but NSAL has so many animals that need medical care or "foster care" (bottle feeding) that they spill over into what was supposed to be the quarantine area! I hope she ends up with a great family, that will love her and cherish her forever. I can tell you that a large percentage of adopters never come back to get this done which of course further worsens the pet overpopulation problem. I put the puppy outside in her crate and went to the vet to get the medicine she needed. Understanding that they can have over 750-800 They admittedly take no time to test the puppies. NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE Ripoff Reports, Complaints, Reviews, Scams, Lawsuits and Frauds Reported Your Search: North Shore Animal League. I called back and went through the whole story again to another person, I was placed on hold then transfered to voice mail. If an animal is severely distressed or emotionally traumatized for life and will never be able to be placed, that dear soul becomes an HUA SWEETHEART. A very young inexperienced supervisor reacted insufficiently and quite poorly and the volunteer was openly scolded like a child.. How humane is that? There does not seem to be a constant presence of staff in this area, and the runs are not cleaned out on a regular basis, so if a dog defecates, it has to keep skirting the area for ages, till help comes. if she only knew the real truth behind what the directors are doing to the staff, the public and most importantly the animals, she would probably keel over, and well, u can figure out the rest. 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. She had not only hookworms but Giardia. Parvovirus enteritis is characterized by vomiting (often severe), diarrhea, dehydration, dark or bloody feces, and in severe cases, fever and lowered white blood cell counts. 3. How exactly does the prospective owner know WHAT they are getting themselves into when adopting? The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customers satisfaction. Chewed her way out of a metal crate in a matter of a few short hours (3) Why would NSAL allow a puppy to be put on a truck to be adopted knowing that the puppy is sick? Our beagle died 6 weeks prior, and my family needed a new little bundle of joy. We took her out and took her right to our vetit turns out both dogs had the same bacterial pheumonia! Get directions view our pets. 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. Also for the rumors on the vet visits NSAL give all animal free vet visits medications need within the first couple of months. After all they have to walk the dogs outside etc, As upsetting as this was, we have been visiting our little pup every single day in hopes of recovery. http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm, Mutt-i-grees: PreK-12 Social & Emotional Curriculum, Pet Savers: Cooperative Buying Program for Shelters. Because of this gross negligence many sick animals were adopted out and ended up passing away from the parvo virus. My brother adopted a puppy from a mobile unit last weekend. You will see what a true No-Kill Rescue organization really is. The primary cause of failure of canine parvovirus vaccines is an interfering level of maternal antibody against the canine parvovirus. The Worlds Largest No-Kill Animal Rescue & Adoption Organization. Was even thinking about going to an adoption event and telling people to beware. There are lots of great animals up for adoption. My vet tells me that AJ is going to be ok in the end and I hope they are correct. Animals will DIE, not be saved, because of greed and unethical, possibly illegal collusion between Petsmart and this sleazy organization. Don't just take it back to a shelter or have it be put down. She was laughing, and thought it was very funny to see the dog's reaction. My current dog came from a kill facility animal shelter. I have lived with and raised several dogs from shelters. All in all it should have turned me away from her. 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. You'll have a better idea of how big the dog will be and we really don't carry many 30lb dogs here. You learn to deal with it. You have NO IDEA of the problems in this organization. I adopted a 3-month pup from NSAL 3 years ago, yes he was sick and NSAL was completely upfront about what he had. You get a call, email, or letter saying you won a sweepstakes, lottery, or prize like an iPad, a new car, or something the original mission statement for nsal has completey been thrown out the wind0w! with your help, we can save defenseless animals each day. There is no demarcation between a licensed vet tech and an assistant. By: News 12 Staff. If you google coy-dog you can see a picture of what she looked like Due to its ability to be transmitted through hands, clothes, and most likely rodents and insects, it is virtually impossible to have a kennel that will not eventually be exposed to the disease. 18,443 were here. 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. the scales they used were covered in hair and rust. My family adopted a puppy from a North Shore Mobile Unit a few years ago. NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES You can't blame the vets, vet techs, assistants or volunteers. They either love you, like you, or they don't. We went back a month later to adopt another dog after losing Mercy and came upon another cutie but she sounded like she was breathing exactly like Mercy right before she died. Beautiful dog, but quiet and very skinny-protruding ribs, spine and hind quarters. Volunteers are available to handle transfers for large numbers of animals from and to other states all the time. Having their hearts in the right place is most certainly NOT enough. So, when they say the dog is healthy, they mean at that moment and they tell you what vaccinations the dog has or does not have. and i cried the entire day, i dont think i was ever this emotionally distrut. 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. Nothing can be achieved fir a mill dog in that short time. She then asked if we wanted to take her to their vet to get her checked out. Exposure to ultraviolet light and sodium hypochlorite (a 1:32 dilution of household bleach - cup bleach to 1 gallon of water) can inactivate parvovirus. Beware Petsmart adoptions! If you can't afford one - do not get a dog. Imagine being kept in a cage since birth, then suddenly one day put into a truck for multiple hours, being cradled by a stranger for the first time as they move you from cage to cage, given vaccinations and shots, put into a room with many strangers that all want to hold you, then finally put into a home all in the time span of about a month. No need to blame everything on the organization for your arrogant ignorance. I hung up and called back again, I again explained the story and was again disconnected. At this point in their development they must have a long listing of organizations that they could contact with an extra heavy intake. There is NO quarantine area at NSAL for new animals. It is a legit charity. All applicable laws and regulations apply. But I also think that putting humans and other pets in harm's way is irresponsible. Funny thing is we just adopted a second puppy from NS. Only responses mailed in the provided reply envelope, via First Class Mail, will be valid. We also noticed she had what seem to be mites on her ears and by her incision (spayed) on her stomach. we ended up adopting two. i knew this was kennel cough. They are innocent, like children and depend on us to take care of them andif they are sick and u adopt then it is your responsibility to make sure they get better. I know because we have adopted from one. Aside from the breed and behavior, PARVO going un-diagnosed, get real NSAL. It's absolutely heartbreaking to see families come into the medical center with animals suffering from pneumonia, intestinal parasites, distemper or parvo. In cases of severe vomiting, drugs to slow the vomiting may also be used. She had dandruff and kennel sickness. The complicating factor is that there is a period of time from several days to several weeks in which the maternal antibodies are too low to provide protection against the disease, but too high to allow the vaccine to work. They should be closed down because what they are doing is in humane! She is a pretty dog and smart too. They resisted efforts by the ASPCA to start a behavioral program to properly evaluate the animals! The rescue that Im reading about needs to have the state go in to inspect the place. The disease will progress very rapidly and death can occur as early as two days after the onset of the disease. Regarding all those other complaints, we noticed that MOST of them said they adopted them from MOBILE units, not straight from North Shore. 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. Canine parvovirus (CPV) disease is currently the most common infectious disorder of dogs in the United States. we didn't even get to experience that with max and oliver they are fighting for their lives down in long island which by the way i live 2 hrs away. Hello? With each visit to HUA, the buildings were in excellent shape. The medical center needs a major overhaul, and they need a large and fully staffed quarantine center. I also do not understand what the head of the unit does. I adopted a puppy from NSAL 16 years ago and we had her for 15 long, happy healthy years before she died of "old age". ITs ridiculous. High levels of maternal antibodies present in the puppies' bloodstream will block the effectiveness of a vaccine. What are the symptoms of parvovirus infection? And we kept asking them, where di d you get your dog? The only way to know if a dog has parvovirus is through a positive diagnostic test. Of course this is only in areas away from public view. Without these organizations the hundreds of animals u see and complain about will be euthanized. Even I at first passed her by several times. At north shore itself, every time you go through the front door, you are asked to disinfect your shoes by stepping into a special mat. my other dog jack has been sneezing and coughing and he will be going to the vet tonight. All of that material came home with us with each of our four rescued dogs. Sounds like the facility really didnt want to know if the fog was positive, pay for the treatment or care for the animal. Like any dog, they weren't perfect", but were great, loyal mutts. And, so far, we are very happy. I was told it was because she had just been spay. If you plan to do volunteer work I suggest you select a cause or venue other than North Shore Animal League. Theese animals are in need of care and they tell you this. I have never dealt with them but was looking to make a donation but now I will not after reading all these. Do you have a TV station that would be will to do an undercover investigation? When you have a top executive that is being paid a six figure salary, the place should be better run than what is being written about. I just want everyone to be very aware of the animals you get from North Shore. WebValley News Live checked into the North Shore Animal League. (nor pet owners). They forced our rescue group out, and moved these other bozos in 2 days later. Replacing fluids lost through vomiting and diarrhea is probably the single most important treatment. Its truly a shame. "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? " That in itself sucks and needs to be looked into. When the maternal antibodies drop to a low enough level in the puppy, immunization by a commercial vaccine will work. I trusted what they told me and took the puppy into my home of which I have a 3 and 5 year old. The staff were polite and I agree that it may have taken some time. My oldest dog had to be put to sleep about a month ago. Instead of posting it here I would go straight to the health department and place a complaint and go to the Better business bureu. North Shore Animal League provides the Kitten Bowl kitties. I write more about it in my original post. Conditions can be often disgusting - areas can be neglected for hours at a time resulting in animals laying in their own urine and feces. You do not have it for life or do they. We scheduled an appointment with an allergist and he got medication and is going to be receiving allergy shots. I worked for NSAL. Estimated odds of winning a Fast 50 prize are no greater than 1 in 30,000. They spread it by smelling one another' [censored]s, poop and using the same food and water dish. the place was the most disgusting animal hospital i ever seen before in my life. Their response was"maybe a tiny bit; she looks more greyhound." However, there are multiple allegations that the Employees of Sponsor or Administrator, or any of its or their respective parent(s), subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising agencies, suppliers, distributors, retailers or any other company or individual involved with the design, production, execution or distribution of the Sweepstakes, and their immediate family (spouse, parents and stepparents, siblings and stepsiblings, and children and stepchildren) and household members (people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year) of each such employee are not eligible. Box 97002, Washington DC 20090-7002. Sure the dog has a few problems, but we knew that from the start. It can live for up to a year (from what I've heard from a vet) in a yard. We met with the staff first thing the next morning regarding the adoption. The only thing is they don't seem to have a lot of puppies. 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. 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