Dear Jane McCall,
This is an open letter for the president of Dubuque Humane Society and President of the Humane Federation. A group of rescue agencies in Central Ohio, home of Federation member Capital Area Humane Society, have formed a coalition to speak out against the wasteful practices of Director Jodi Lytle Buckman and an apathetic Humane Society board. With euthanasia rates of cats at 85% and no goals, plans, or aggressive programs in place to address their horrific kill rate, this backwards "critter control" facility does NOT represent the caring and hard working rescuers of central Ohio. The caring and responsible shelter community in Central Ohio scrimp and save money, conduct ourselves in an open and honest way with the public, and constructively engage volunteers and donors to retain their good will rather than alienate them.
Each animal is an independent soul who deserves a fair chance at life after finding themselves in our care. This having been said, we also know the need for humane euthanasia when necessary. Our group is comprised of experienced and knowledgeable rescuers who approach animal welfare pragmatically, but also compassionately. If Humane Federation is a lobbyist group seeking to be a voice with our elected officials for rescue agencies then we must have members who are looking for progressive solutions. This is especially true with the current political atmosphere.
The actions currently being taken by the Coalition are a last resort after having exhausted all attempts to constructively engage Jodi Lytle Buckman and the Capital Area Humane Society board. They have been conducting themselves in an irresponsible manner for at least the past decade and have shown no interest in building partnerships or forming comprehensive euthanasia reducing strategies.
I hope that Humane Federation takes this letter under advisement. Find out more about the Capital Area Humane Society at www.capitalarea.org and see this letter posted on our blog at www.humanechange.blogspot.com
Regards,
The Coalition for Responsible Shelter Practices of Central Ohio
This is an open letter for the president of Dubuque Humane Society and President of the Humane Federation. A group of rescue agencies in Central Ohio, home of Federation member Capital Area Humane Society, have formed a coalition to speak out against the wasteful practices of Director Jodi Lytle Buckman and an apathetic Humane Society board. With euthanasia rates of cats at 85% and no goals, plans, or aggressive programs in place to address their horrific kill rate, this backwards "critter control" facility does NOT represent the caring and hard working rescuers of central Ohio. The caring and responsible shelter community in Central Ohio scrimp and save money, conduct ourselves in an open and honest way with the public, and constructively engage volunteers and donors to retain their good will rather than alienate them.
Each animal is an independent soul who deserves a fair chance at life after finding themselves in our care. This having been said, we also know the need for humane euthanasia when necessary. Our group is comprised of experienced and knowledgeable rescuers who approach animal welfare pragmatically, but also compassionately. If Humane Federation is a lobbyist group seeking to be a voice with our elected officials for rescue agencies then we must have members who are looking for progressive solutions. This is especially true with the current political atmosphere.
The actions currently being taken by the Coalition are a last resort after having exhausted all attempts to constructively engage Jodi Lytle Buckman and the Capital Area Humane Society board. They have been conducting themselves in an irresponsible manner for at least the past decade and have shown no interest in building partnerships or forming comprehensive euthanasia reducing strategies.
I hope that Humane Federation takes this letter under advisement. Find out more about the Capital Area Humane Society at www.capitalarea.org and see this letter posted on our blog at www.humanechange.blogspot.com
Regards,
The Coalition for Responsible Shelter Practices of Central Ohio
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