Basenji in Iowa shelter???

[ComicDom1]

Apparently, the Animal Control officer I spoke to missed this part of their own policies. I found this under their own adoption policy:

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many, many rescues who we at the Humane Society of Scott County, HSSC, have been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with in helping fulfill our mission of finding wonderful forever homes for the many adoptable animals that come through our shelter. HSSC has valued our relationship with breed placement and all- breed rescue over the years and we would like to expand this avenue of placement for our animals. However, the number of rescue groups have greatly increased over time and across the country shelters are finding the need to start screening groups before releasing animals to them. HSSC has also found the need to develop breed placement guidelines and is now asking that all rescue groups complete a questionnaire and sign an agreement before we will place animals with them. We hope this will speed the placement process and eliminate any unnecessary confusion. HSSC realizes the sad reality of the pet overpopulation in our country and know that rescues are almost always full and having waiting lists. We work hard to find loving, forever homes to all our adoptable pets and make every attempt to try and adopt our animals out to screened homes before reaching out to rescues. If you are a rescue and wish to establish an ongoing, working relationship to help us with our animals when the need arises, please contact us at adoptapet@hotmail.com and we will send you the necessary forms for you to complete and return. Thank you for helping us find quality homes for some very special animals. We look forward to working with you."

The problem I see contained in this policy is who decides when that need arises or even exists.

Apparently the attitude that I encountered today has more to do with the person than the policy I cut and pasted above. I am sure that Brat would be more than willing to complete and return the necessary forms required. What's interesting, is that there was no mention of these forms or this policy during the phone conversation.

Jason

[sharronhurlbut]

Jason, did you share this with Liz?
Many of the BRAT folks are not on this forum, so this is good info that needs to be sent to them directly.

[ComicDom1]

Yes I just now sent her a copy. Maybe she can go over this person's head to the executive director of the shelter. Clearly, I believe the person I spoke to is violating their own polices.

Jason

[sharronhurlbut]

Its sad this this persons ego is working against the dogs.
BUT it will be great if BRAT can become the group they call when they do
have a basenji in need.
Great job Jason…finding this info..
Hugs

[Punky]

I live in Davenport and sent the information on the puppy and the shelter to BRAT on Friday evening and let them know I was willing to help if needed. Hopefully the puppy will be in good hands.

[ComicDom1]

@Punky:

I live in Davenport and sent the information on the puppy and the shelter to BRAT on Friday evening and let them know I was willing to help if needed. Hopefully the puppy will be in good hands.

That is great and thank you for doing so. Keep in mind that if the person I spoke to suspects you are affiliated with Brat, then they might not be so cooperative.

Jason

[sharronhurlbut]

Maybe someone over this animal control officers head will be more welcoming.
Honestly, if I was closer, I would just go down and adopter her out of that place.
That way, I would know she was in good hands.

[Punky]

That is exactly why I contacted BRAT instead of the shelter, because I wasn't sure of the shelter's policy on dealing with rescues. I wanted to let BRAT do what BRAT does and also be able to remain anonymous to the shelter just in case. I know there is at least one other BRAT volunteer in the area as well. Hopefully something can be done so that the little girl isn't adopted out and then sent back to the shelter. At least with BRAT she would be properly screened as well as the adopters.

[Punky]

@sharronhurlbut:

Maybe someone over this animal control officers head will be more welcoming.
Honestly, if I was closer, I would just go down and adopter her out of that place.
That way, I would know she was in good hands.

I would if I could get there before she is adopted to someone else. Puppies often adopt quickly from here. I was out of town all day yesterday and will not be able to break away from work until later in the week. The BRAT coordinator knows this, so hopefully they will let me know if they need my help getting her.

[sharronhurlbut]

Lets hope this all works out so a basenji smart person gets this girl.
Hugs to all who have helped.