Life for Moscow dogs looks bleak, as Charlotte Lomis Farley reports for RT TV. An animal activist, Emelia Nadin, managed to get the word out, see the video below, that members of the public are banned from entering one of the featured shelters. Asking to adopt an animal leads to statements like “you don’t look trustworthy” or ”you’re not a Moscow resident.” The conditions are nightmarish, with dogs crammed in cages some sick, some dying, others already dead. Activists relate that shelters are paid $200 per animal per month regardless of the treatment of the animals, which leads to shelter personnel pocketing the money rather than caring for the animals. No one can prove the case unless someone on the inside blows the whistle, not a likely event.
The government responded with comments that dogs are well cared for in the city shelter, citing that explicit regulations must be followed. The city shelter governer had no idea conditions were “so different” at other shelters.
Street dog numbers are rising, estimated at 30,000 even with a spay/neuter sweep put in place. The blame is being laid with irresponsible breeders who dump dogs, puppies, and kittens on the streets. Given the numbers, it is surprising there is not more news of regular attacks on the general public. There are 70 dog bite/attack reports filed per day! Recently a 55-year-old man was attacked by a pack of wild dogs, savaging him causing a severe loss of blood leading to his death days later. See the Russia Today report for more.
There have been reports out of Mexico, India, and Italy of wild packs of dogs attacking people. Russia says it’s because of irresponsible breeders. Shelters in the US talk about people who, either through frustration or financial ruin, just open the door and let the dog or cat go. I’ll keep an eye on this story, but if you have anything to add, please let me know.
Could someone please tell me where to report an ANIMAL SHELTER GUILTY of ABUSE.
This shelter is one of the worst abusers, like that of the moscow shelter. Spraying bleach in the dogs drinking water. Kicking them with steel toe boots everytime they enter the cage to feed, water, clean, etc them. They get ZERO exercise. Puppies are euthanized for excessive barking, and always 1st to be killed. They pocket all donations. They tell people who want to bring strays or puppies to the pound that they have to donate to leave the dogs at the pound. They don't try to find rescues. They don't give the 1st shots to the pets they do adopt out, that the county allots money for the shelter to do per adopted dog. They give away donated dog for to their friends, and trade the dontated dog food for their own personal needs like trade for craft materials and then sell the crafts for money for themselves. the list is endless. I've volunteered here and seen it first hand, along with several other volunteers and people performing community service here. I need to report this but I dont know where or how. Please email me answers at Draiketheferret@yahoo.com Please! It would be much much appreciated.
You can report your findings to the Department of Agriculture that licenses all such facilities and is authorized to inspect. Be certain of what you are claiming. In other words, have hard evidence and focus on those issues you can back up with paperwork or several other witnesses.
You will need proof of all your allegations in order to make charges stick. Contact your States Attorney's office and tell them you want to report a fraud you are witness to and you need to know how to proceed. With evidence, you may get some local television reporter to take an interest, or print journalist. Match the story to the proper reporters who write of these things regularly. and call them.