Ensure a Fair TCSPCA Director Search
We, the undersigned, have grave concerns about the selection of a new Director for the Tompkins County SPCA and would like the Board of Directors to consider implementing the following changes:
- A Search Committee that includes seasoned volunteers and staff, as well as individuals who run other non-profit rescues.
- A new director with animal shelter experience and/or proven compassion for animals
- A new director who is routinely available to staff and volunteers and is receptive to new ideas and quick to respond to issues.
- A new director with a clear vision for restoring the community's trust in the facility
- A Board of Directors that includes seasoned volunteers, members that run other non-profit rescues, and members with a proven interest in shelter animal well-being.
- In the long run, we recommend that the Board itself be comprised of such identified individuals.
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The new ED must understand how important the volunteers are in this particular nonprofit. They support not only the animals, but the staff as well. Recognition and respect go a long way to making volunteers feel like they're valued. When that happens, they'll work twice as hard to help the animals they're charged with.
I have been involved in sheltering/rescue for nearly 30 years in volunteer and board/administrative capacities as well as learning "no kill" from Nathan Winograd when he was the executive director for and brought the TCSPCA into the "no kill" sheltering era. When searching for the right fit in an ED it is a MUST to have the right search committee - not just the chosen puppets.
It is imperative that this search be as transparent as possible to the community. Too long have the shelter operations been held close to the vest. I hope the board is willing to engage a wide range of input from staff/volunteers and community members.
The TCSPCA needs a fresh younger outlook on shelter management. A person who loves all animals and not just “little dogs”. Also a person who will do anything they can to keep an adoptable animal from being euthanized. Just because a cat isn’t friendly or a dog is a bit aggressive doesn’t mean said animal needs to be killed. Those animals need to be worked with.
Fair treatment of animals and rehabilitation of animals is the most important thing to me because they deserve somebody to advocate for them
It’s against everything the spca is supposed to stand for.
I am a volunteer for another SPCA in the state. Animals not only deserve a home, but a home that is a good fit. Animals come to us from a variety of backgrounds, and some need more time than others. They should NEVER be euthanized for the convenience of humans.
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Ensure a Fair TCSPCA Director Search
We, the undersigned, have grave concerns about the selection of a new Director for the Tompkins County SPCA and would like the Board of Directors to consider implementing the following changes:
- A Search Committee that includes seasoned volunteers and staff, as well as individuals who run other non-profit rescues.
- A new director with animal shelter experience and/or proven compassion for animals
- A new director who is routinely available to staff and volunteers and is receptive to new ideas and quick to respond to issues.
- A new director with a clear vision for restoring the community's trust in the facility
- A Board of Directors that includes seasoned volunteers, members that run other non-profit rescues, and members with a proven interest in shelter animal well-being.
- In the long run, we recommend that the Board itself be comprised of such identified individuals.
28 Comments
Excellent! I hope we can get this to the hundreds or more who don't like the unnecessary dog killings under the current leadership. We call for transparency and inclusion of volunteer voices.
The new ED must understand how important the volunteers are in this particular nonprofit. They support not only the animals, but the staff as well. Recognition and respect go a long way to making volunteers feel like they're valued. When that happens, they'll work twice as hard to help the animals they're charged with.
I have been involved in sheltering/rescue for nearly 30 years in volunteer and board/administrative capacities as well as learning "no kill" from Nathan Winograd when he was the executive director for and brought the TCSPCA into the "no kill" sheltering era. When searching for the right fit in an ED it is a MUST to have the right search committee - not just the chosen puppets.
It is imperative that this search be as transparent as possible to the community. Too long have the shelter operations been held close to the vest. I hope the board is willing to engage a wide range of input from staff/volunteers and community members.
The TCSPCA needs a fresh younger outlook on shelter management. A person who loves all animals and not just “little dogs”. Also a person who will do anything they can to keep an adoptable animal from being euthanized. Just because a cat isn’t friendly or a dog is a bit aggressive doesn’t mean said animal needs to be killed. Those animals need to be worked with.
Fair treatment of animals and rehabilitation of animals is the most important thing to me because they deserve somebody to advocate for them
It’s against everything the spca is supposed to stand for.
I am a volunteer for another SPCA in the state. Animals not only deserve a home, but a home that is a good fit. Animals come to us from a variety of backgrounds, and some need more time than others. They should NEVER be euthanized for the convenience of humans.
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Excellent! I hope we can get this to the hundreds or more who don't like the unnecessary dog killings under the current leadership. We call for transparency and inclusion of volunteer voices.