They actually said yes and Darcy is coming back to lead the shelter which honestly feels like waking up from a really long and stressful dream. I keep replaying the news in my head because it still does not seem real but at least now we can stop worrying about …
January 8, 2021
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The Associated Humane Society in Newark, New Jersey is in need of a new Executive Director. The termination of the Executive Director leaves the shelter with no one at the helm. The current condition of AHS-Newark is deplorable. The animals have been neglected, the facilities are in disrepair, and assistance from rescues is not encouraged. It is time to turn this shelter around and Darcy Del Castillo has the knowledge and experience to take on this daunting task. Ms. Del Castillo was formerly employed by AHS-Newark. While she was there the shelter conditions improved, adoptions increased and cooperation with rescues in order to save as many animals as possible was at an all time high. Ms. Del Castillo has experience as the Animal Control Officer at the Elizabeth Animal Shelter. During her time there the euthanasia rate is at an all time low of 4%! Most of the animals euthanized have been too ill or injured to save or had history of aggression. It is time to have someone at AHS-Newark who will improve the shelter to have similar numbers as Elizabeth.
We are asking the Board of Directors to rehire Ms. Del Castillo. It is their responsibility to assure that the shelter is managed by a person who will not only have the fiscal wellness of the shelter as a concern, but also keep the well-being of the animals and staff as a matter of the utmost importance. Darcy Del Castillo has demonstrated her ability to do this both at AHS-Newark and at the Elizabeth Animal Shelter.
Please sign this petition to bring Darcy Del Castillo back to AHS-Newark so she can turn the shelter around.
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Reached 500 supporters
November 6, 2020
November 6, 2020
I was looking at the screen and realized things are actually starting to pick up speed which is honestly a little overwhelming but in the best way possible because it feels like maybe someone is finally listening. I just keep thinking about how different the shelter could look if Darcy was back in charge and seeing all this support just makes that vision seem so much more achievable than it did when I started this whole thing on a whim.
Reached 100 supporters
November 5, 2020
213 Comments
Give someone who truly cares about animals a chance to make a difference. Give her a chance to improve the shelter's conditions, to develop relationships with the rescues and the community itself. Maria DeLaCruz
Shame on AHS once again. Bring Darcy back and let her run that place the way it needs to be run. Let her bring in the rescues that can help these dogs and cats. Let her do what needs to be done to remove the high kill status from this shelter's reputation. It can be done, with total transparency.
I have rescued from both AHS and the Elizabeth shelter and have alway found Darcy Del Castillo to be professional as well as compassionate, organized and reliable. I would love to see her back at AHS. She was a pleasure to work with.
Darcy has the experience and the will to do right by the animals in an efficient and ethically and fiscally responsible manner. The AHS Board would do themselves and the community an enormous service by hiring Darcy into this position.
Associated Humane, Newark needs to hire individuals who are knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate and who have a track record of getting things done (the right way.) Darcy Del Castillo has proven that she has all of those things. She has done an amazing job at the Elizabeth Shelter.
Politics at its worst!
Bring her back!!!
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They actually said yes and Darcy is coming back to lead the shelter which honestly feels like waking up from a really long and stressful dream. I keep replaying the news in my head because it still does not seem real but at least now we can stop worrying about …
January 8, 2021
Final supporters
The Associated Humane Society in Newark, New Jersey is in need of a new Executive Director. The termination of the Executive Director leaves the shelter with no one at the helm. The current condition of AHS-Newark is deplorable. The animals have been neglected, the facilities are in disrepair, and assistance from rescues is not encouraged. It is time to turn this shelter around and Darcy Del Castillo has the knowledge and experience to take on this daunting task. Ms. Del Castillo was formerly employed by AHS-Newark. While she was there the shelter conditions improved, adoptions increased and cooperation with rescues in order to save as many animals as possible was at an all time high. Ms. Del Castillo has experience as the Animal Control Officer at the Elizabeth Animal Shelter. During her time there the euthanasia rate is at an all time low of 4%! Most of the animals euthanized have been too ill or injured to save or had history of aggression. It is time to have someone at AHS-Newark who will improve the shelter to have similar numbers as Elizabeth.
We are asking the Board of Directors to rehire Ms. Del Castillo. It is their responsibility to assure that the shelter is managed by a person who will not only have the fiscal wellness of the shelter as a concern, but also keep the well-being of the animals and staff as a matter of the utmost importance. Darcy Del Castillo has demonstrated her ability to do this both at AHS-Newark and at the Elizabeth Animal Shelter.
Please sign this petition to bring Darcy Del Castillo back to AHS-Newark so she can turn the shelter around.
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Reached 500 supporters
November 6, 2020
November 6, 2020
I was looking at the screen and realized things are actually starting to pick up speed which is honestly a little overwhelming but in the best way possible because it feels like maybe someone is finally listening. I just keep thinking about how different the shelter could look if Darcy was back in charge and seeing all this support just makes that vision seem so much more achievable than it did when I started this whole thing on a whim.
Reached 100 supporters
November 5, 2020
213 Comments
Extraordinary woman! Has done extraordinary work with animals, I myself have fostered and found forever homes for kittens that Darcy made sure went to proper fosters and homes.
Give someone who truly cares about animals a chance to make a difference. Give her a chance to improve the shelter's conditions, to develop relationships with the rescues and the community itself. Maria DeLaCruz
Shame on AHS once again. Bring Darcy back and let her run that place the way it needs to be run. Let her bring in the rescues that can help these dogs and cats. Let her do what needs to be done to remove the high kill status from this shelter's reputation. It can be done, with total transparency.
I have rescued from both AHS and the Elizabeth shelter and have alway found Darcy Del Castillo to be professional as well as compassionate, organized and reliable. I would love to see her back at AHS. She was a pleasure to work with.
Darcy has the experience and the will to do right by the animals in an efficient and ethically and fiscally responsible manner. The AHS Board would do themselves and the community an enormous service by hiring Darcy into this position.
Associated Humane, Newark needs to hire individuals who are knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate and who have a track record of getting things done (the right way.) Darcy Del Castillo has proven that she has all of those things. She has done an amazing job at the Elizabeth Shelter.
Politics at its worst!
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Extraordinary woman! Has done extraordinary work with animals, I myself have fostered and found forever homes for kittens that Darcy made sure went to proper fosters and homes.