The commission finally reversed their decision and approved the funding for our new shelter. I am drained from this fight but the outcome makes the long struggle worth it. Keep your eyes on the site because we still need to ensure they actually break ground.
May 22, 2016
Final supporters
The Harrison County animal shelter, located in Marshall, Texas is in desperate need for a New Animal Shelter!
Recently, a motion to rebuild the Marshall Animal Shelter was defeated at a Marshall City Commission meeting. This was taken as sad news by many in the local community who see a tragic lack of local resources for homeless pets
Marshall's current animal shelter is almost 50 years old and falling apart.
The shelter's purpose is not only to protect animals, but to protect the public from animal associated risks such as bite injuries and fatalities, disease transmission, traffic accidents, and property damage.
Each year, thousands of lost and unwanted kittens, puppies, cats and dogs in our city face homelessness, abuse, starvation, disease, injury, and death roaming the streets.
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Even after reaching the shelter, the vast majority cannot be saved, despite the tireless efforts of animal control officers, rescue organizations, and members of the public.
There is simply not enough space.
This leaves Marshall with a nearly 80% kill rate. One of the highest in the country. A new shelter would be able to better serve our community and end this tragedy.
We can turn things around. Many cities have done so. We need a new shelter to do it.
It's Time for a New Shelter.
Marshall Animal Shelter in 2013:
- served 3,087 animals (70% canine, 30% feline)
- euthanized 1,752 dogs (80% rate)
- euthanized 724 cats (80% rate)
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Canines Adopted: 1.7%
National Average Adopted: 40-60%
Felines Adopted: 1.9%
National Average Adopted: 20-40%
Please sign this petition and help us with our goal of getting a New Animal Shelter! Any and all signatures will help us!!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 26, 2016
February 24, 2016
The fight for a new shelter is exhausting but we are climbing toward 250 signatures. Please keep pushing this forward because we cannot let our momentum die while the animals continue to suffer.
Reached 100 supporters
February 22, 2016
February 20, 2016
The 80 percent kill rate at our current facility weighs on me every single day. We are nearing the hundred mark and I need you to push this further so the commission finally feels the weight of our request.
6 Comments
50 years is way too long for a building that houses living creatures. tear it down and start over.
The place is a dump. You can smell it from the road. Time to build something new.
80 percent kill rate is absolutely pathetic for our city. we have to do better than this.
so sad. i adopted my dog there and the conditions were just heartbreaking.
We need to fix this asap. stop spending money on useless projects and help the animals.
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The commission finally reversed their decision and approved the funding for our new shelter. I am drained from this fight but the outcome makes the long struggle worth it. Keep your eyes on the site because we still need to ensure they actually break ground.
May 22, 2016
Final supporters
The Harrison County animal shelter, located in Marshall, Texas is in desperate need for a New Animal Shelter!
Recently, a motion to rebuild the Marshall Animal Shelter was defeated at a Marshall City Commission meeting. This was taken as sad news by many in the local community who see a tragic lack of local resources for homeless pets
Marshall's current animal shelter is almost 50 years old and falling apart.
The shelter's purpose is not only to protect animals, but to protect the public from animal associated risks such as bite injuries and fatalities, disease transmission, traffic accidents, and property damage.
Each year, thousands of lost and unwanted kittens, puppies, cats and dogs in our city face homelessness, abuse, starvation, disease, injury, and death roaming the streets.
...
Even after reaching the shelter, the vast majority cannot be saved, despite the tireless efforts of animal control officers, rescue organizations, and members of the public.
There is simply not enough space.
This leaves Marshall with a nearly 80% kill rate. One of the highest in the country. A new shelter would be able to better serve our community and end this tragedy.
We can turn things around. Many cities have done so. We need a new shelter to do it.
It's Time for a New Shelter.
Marshall Animal Shelter in 2013:
- served 3,087 animals (70% canine, 30% feline)
- euthanized 1,752 dogs (80% rate)
- euthanized 724 cats (80% rate)
...
Canines Adopted: 1.7%
National Average Adopted: 40-60%
Felines Adopted: 1.9%
National Average Adopted: 20-40%
Please sign this petition and help us with our goal of getting a New Animal Shelter! Any and all signatures will help us!!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 26, 2016
February 24, 2016
The fight for a new shelter is exhausting but we are climbing toward 250 signatures. Please keep pushing this forward because we cannot let our momentum die while the animals continue to suffer.
Reached 100 supporters
February 22, 2016
February 20, 2016
The 80 percent kill rate at our current facility weighs on me every single day. We are nearing the hundred mark and I need you to push this further so the commission finally feels the weight of our request.
6 Comments
My heart breaks every time I drive by that place. Those poor animals deserve a chance.
50 years is way too long for a building that houses living creatures. tear it down and start over.
The place is a dump. You can smell it from the road. Time to build something new.
80 percent kill rate is absolutely pathetic for our city. we have to do better than this.
so sad. i adopted my dog there and the conditions were just heartbreaking.
We need to fix this asap. stop spending money on useless projects and help the animals.
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My heart breaks every time I drive by that place. Those poor animals deserve a chance.