West Valley City, UT Mayor Mike Winder said Tuesday night, “We want to become a no-kill shelter as quickly as possible. That’s our valentine to the animals.” Advocates praise the city’s plan to work for the best outcome for animals who come to the shelter.
The public shelter where Andrea survived two gassings will continue to use its gas chamber. The City Council made the decision over pleas from the public to retire it.
The cat who made headlines after beating the odds is living the good life in foster care, and will receive further medical care and testing to determine what long lasting effects there may be.
No animal should suffer in its last moments of life. But that’s what happens every time a cat or dog is shut inside a gas chamber. That’s why dedicated animal advocates are fighting to shut down every last gas box in the eight states where animals are still gassed to death. Real progress is being … Read more
The West Valley City, Utah animal shelter dismissed a volunteer after she spoke out at a city council meeting, despite her success at helping to save animals lives by finding them homes.