We, the taxpayers of Culpeper County, kindly request that the Culpeper County Animal Shelter adopt the following improvements. First and foremost, all stray animals must be posted on the shelter's Facebook page within 24 hours of their arrival to facilitate owner recognition. Furthermore, unclaimed dogs should be tested with other dogs and cats, photographed, and posted on Facebook, Petfinder, and Adopt a Pet for sharing across social media platforms. Similarly, unclaimed cats should be posted on the same platforms. In addition, we propose publishing a weekly summary of available animals for adoption and success stories of dogs adopted every Monday on the shelter's Facebook page, including photos and descriptions. To promote adoption, we recommend monthly adoption events and promotion on the shelter's Facebook page. Finally, three daily dog walking sessions are expected for all dogs that are able to be walked safely, with one of those being time off-leash in the fenced-in yard, and visual confirmation is required.
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The requests in this petition do not seem unreasonable. Please direct the necessary funding and resources to implement these changes. I’m sure all current staff are doing the best they can with available resources, with additional support they can do even more.
I believe in everything you’re requesting, however, volunteers may be needed to help the Humane Society with Taking photos, making videos, and publishing the animals for adoption so when you demand change, please make sure the resources are there to support the change
I have feral cats and domestic cats I would be heartbroken and my kids if I couldn't find them if the shelter didn't post so I would never know as I don't have a vehicle to make it all the way to 29 so posting would make it much easier for me to figure out if something did happen
The euthanasia rate here is astonishing - I hope that staff gets new training or is replaced. I have recently sent an inquiry to the shelter manager asking about a particular dog and never even received a response.
I agree wholeheartedly that more needs to be done to help increase adoptions, reunions with owners, and hopefully, ultimately eliminating the need for euthanasia! Promotion of low cost spay/neuter options should also be included in the online information too.
We need to do better for these animals. We are the stewards to their being on this planet.
Please post your dogs and start walking them again
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We, the taxpayers of Culpeper County, kindly request that the Culpeper County Animal Shelter adopt the following improvements. First and foremost, all stray animals must be posted on the shelter's Facebook page within 24 hours of their arrival to facilitate owner recognition. Furthermore, unclaimed dogs should be tested with other dogs and cats, photographed, and posted on Facebook, Petfinder, and Adopt a Pet for sharing across social media platforms. Similarly, unclaimed cats should be posted on the same platforms. In addition, we propose publishing a weekly summary of available animals for adoption and success stories of dogs adopted every Monday on the shelter's Facebook page, including photos and descriptions. To promote adoption, we recommend monthly adoption events and promotion on the shelter's Facebook page. Finally, three daily dog walking sessions are expected for all dogs that are able to be walked safely, with one of those being time off-leash in the fenced-in yard, and visual confirmation is required.
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Reached 500 supporters
July 16, 2024
Reached 100 supporters
June 30, 2024
189 Comments
The Culpeper Animal Shelter should actively recruit as many volunteer shelter helpers to help walk and socialize with the animals as well as recruit active foster homes for as many of these animals as possible while they are awaiting adoption.
The requests in this petition do not seem unreasonable. Please direct the necessary funding and resources to implement these changes. I’m sure all current staff are doing the best they can with available resources, with additional support they can do even more.
I believe in everything you’re requesting, however, volunteers may be needed to help the Humane Society with Taking photos, making videos, and publishing the animals for adoption so when you demand change, please make sure the resources are there to support the change
I have feral cats and domestic cats I would be heartbroken and my kids if I couldn't find them if the shelter didn't post so I would never know as I don't have a vehicle to make it all the way to 29 so posting would make it much easier for me to figure out if something did happen
The euthanasia rate here is astonishing - I hope that staff gets new training or is replaced. I have recently sent an inquiry to the shelter manager asking about a particular dog and never even received a response.
I agree wholeheartedly that more needs to be done to help increase adoptions, reunions with owners, and hopefully, ultimately eliminating the need for euthanasia! Promotion of low cost spay/neuter options should also be included in the online information too.
We need to do better for these animals. We are the stewards to their being on this planet.
Please post your dogs and start walking them again
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The Culpeper Animal Shelter should actively recruit as many volunteer shelter helpers to help walk and socialize with the animals as well as recruit active foster homes for as many of these animals as possible while they are awaiting adoption.