Unity for Animals-UFA

🆘 Write your City Leaders:

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Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the prolonged absence of a full-time veterinarian at our shelter, which has now exceeded two years. I urge you to reconsider the terms of the contract and offer employee benefits to attract highly qualified veterinarian candidates. Notably, the shelter previously had two veterinarians on staff. I kindly request that you take immediate action to rectify this situation.

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🐾 We need to talk about the root of our stray dog crisis. 🐾I see so many posts advocating to pick up every dog off the streets. While I completely understand the compassion behind this, doing it without a realistic exit plan is just a temporary Band-Aid.Right now, our municipal shelter is full and completely lacks veterinarian staff. This forces us into two dangerous extremes:❌ Leaving them on the street to artificially protect "live release" numbers.❌ Mass impoundment that leads directly to euthanizing animals for space.Neither side is addressing the actual problem. If we don’t stop the influx of new animals, more strays will just take their place year after year.Memphis has been trapped in this exact same cycle for over 20 years. We are just moving in circles! 🔄We will never adopt our way out of overpopulation. To actually fix this, our city must invest in and enforce three things:1️⃣ Targeted, low-cost spay and neuter programs in the inner city.2️⃣ Public education on responsible pet ownership.3️⃣ Strict enforcement of our local animal laws.It is not okay to collect animals without a humane exit plan. Let’s stop managing the crisis and start solving it at the source. Clear the streets by preventing the litters. 🛑🐕

Memphis residents are urged to advocate for the welfare of stray animals in their community. It is crucial to recognize that leaving them on the streets poses risks to some, while rounding them up and placing them in overcrowded facilities is also not a safe solution for others. Finding common ground and protecting these animals from harm is essential. Advocacy is needed for low-cost spay and neuter services that are readily available to underserved communities. Stricter laws regarding animal abuse and abandonment must also be advocated for. Furthermore, it is imperative that the Memphis animal shelter has a minimum of two full-time veterinary doctors on staff. The shelter should also be encouraged to hire a full-time volunteer coordinator and additional staff to support animal enrichment. Donations to local animal rescues are also vital. Community members can make a difference by fostering a pet from the shelter or a rescue organization. Writing to the Mayor and City Council to express concerns in a professional and respectful manner is also encouraged. Raising awareness among family and friends about the shelter's open intake policy and weekly euthanization of animals due to space constraints is crucial.
Lets do this
Be persistent and have Faith

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