Policies at the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter in Manhattan, Kansas need to be reviewed and updated.
Buck is a German short-haired pointer currently being housed at the T Russell Reitz Animal Shelter in Manhattan. Chris Soupene would like to adopt Buck but the shelter won’t let him.
On Sunday, April 23, 2017 Buck was neutered. The following day, Monday, April 24th, Buck was adopted by a family that has a 2-year-old. The child was bit twice. Once was admittedly provoked, and the second time the reason/situation is still ambiguous. Buck was returned to the T Russell Reitz Animal Shelter and is being held under quarantine due to not having a rabies shot. The family that has the 2-year-old called Soupene and let him know that they returned him to the shelter, and asked him to please go adopt Buck.
Soupene has offered to sign a waiver and to pay to have Buck independently evaluated. He has reached out to multiple rescues which have contacted the T Russell Reitz Animal Shelter to intervene and take Buck, and all those requests have been denied.
Soupene says “Buck deserves a second chance. He got put in a situation that I think was just wrong for him. I’m not trying to blame anybody for anything on that. It just happens but being in a different situation, not being around kids I think this dog will be just fine.”
The city says it’s there policy not to adopt out dogs that have shown aggressive tendencies. They say Buck does not have his rabies shots so he is currently on a 10-day quarantine after the incident with the 2-year-old.
The policies at the T Russell Reitz Animal Shelter are not the best for the animals or the members in the Manhattan community.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
I have been working behind the scenes to gather more information on the shelter policies while reading through all your thoughtful messages about Buck. It is truly humbling to see so many people who care about this dog as much as I do. This energy belongs to all of you.
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 1, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
May 1, 2017
April 30, 2017
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have stepped up to help Buck when he needed it most. We are nearing a major milestone that might finally force the shelter to pay attention to what we have to say. It is truly your dedication that keeps this going.
April 29, 2017
I am honestly overwhelmed by the kindness shown to Buck lately. The fact that a hundred people have stopped to care about this dog is entirely because of your hearts and nothing else. If you know anyone else who might help us get over this next hurdle please pass this along to them.
1,375 Comments
Poor Buck. He had to still be very tender and sore after having been neutered just the day before. Our adult male was sore for 5 days and we couldn't let him run for 2 weeks. Policy needs to be changed, and Buck deserves a second chance with Chris!
Give Buck a 2nd chance!! This sounds to be more of a parenting problem than the dogs problem. Poor thing had just had surgery & needed rest & love. If not use to kids, nor ever tested before adoption on how he did with children, it's on the shelter.
Save Buck! There's no reason that the dog should not have a second chance. This is a pretty clear, cut and dry situation. The dog was provoked! The family of the child who was bit even called Chris to go adopt him so he must not have vicious tendencies.
If the city euthanizes this dog I will lose all respect. Every dog deserves a chance. The shelter failed at placing the dog in the right home! I've worked at shelters and I can tell you there is clear evidence that the shelter did not do their job!
Situation could have easily been prevented if the adoption agency followed a standard policy by properly vetting adoptive family w breed, properly vaccinating and allowing dog to heal before releasing. The dog is now the victim who pays the price.
Give Buck another chance!
He deserves a second chance. Save Buck.
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Policies at the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter in Manhattan, Kansas need to be reviewed and updated.
Buck is a German short-haired pointer currently being housed at the T Russell Reitz Animal Shelter in Manhattan. Chris Soupene would like to adopt Buck but the shelter won’t let him.
On Sunday, April 23, 2017 Buck was neutered. The following day, Monday, April 24th, Buck was adopted by a family that has a 2-year-old. The child was bit twice. Once was admittedly provoked, and the second time the reason/situation is still ambiguous. Buck was returned to the T Russell Reitz Animal Shelter and is being held under quarantine due to not having a rabies shot. The family that has the 2-year-old called Soupene and let him know that they returned him to the shelter, and asked him to please go adopt Buck.
Soupene has offered to sign a waiver and to pay to have Buck independently evaluated. He has reached out to multiple rescues which have contacted the T Russell Reitz Animal Shelter to intervene and take Buck, and all those requests have been denied.
Soupene says “Buck deserves a second chance. He got put in a situation that I think was just wrong for him. I’m not trying to blame anybody for anything on that. It just happens but being in a different situation, not being around kids I think this dog will be just fine.”
The city says it’s there policy not to adopt out dogs that have shown aggressive tendencies. They say Buck does not have his rabies shots so he is currently on a 10-day quarantine after the incident with the 2-year-old.
The policies at the T Russell Reitz Animal Shelter are not the best for the animals or the members in the Manhattan community.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
I have been working behind the scenes to gather more information on the shelter policies while reading through all your thoughtful messages about Buck. It is truly humbling to see so many people who care about this dog as much as I do. This energy belongs to all of you.
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 1, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
May 1, 2017
April 30, 2017
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have stepped up to help Buck when he needed it most. We are nearing a major milestone that might finally force the shelter to pay attention to what we have to say. It is truly your dedication that keeps this going.
April 29, 2017
I am honestly overwhelmed by the kindness shown to Buck lately. The fact that a hundred people have stopped to care about this dog is entirely because of your hearts and nothing else. If you know anyone else who might help us get over this next hurdle please pass this along to them.
1,375 Comments
I offered the city of Manhattan a $500 donation to the city or shelter and my time and expense to see that buck gets to German Shorthair Rescue organization if buck had to leave Manhattan so far never heard back from them but offer is still open.
Poor Buck. He had to still be very tender and sore after having been neutered just the day before. Our adult male was sore for 5 days and we couldn't let him run for 2 weeks. Policy needs to be changed, and Buck deserves a second chance with Chris!
Give Buck a 2nd chance!! This sounds to be more of a parenting problem than the dogs problem. Poor thing had just had surgery & needed rest & love. If not use to kids, nor ever tested before adoption on how he did with children, it's on the shelter.
Save Buck! There's no reason that the dog should not have a second chance. This is a pretty clear, cut and dry situation. The dog was provoked! The family of the child who was bit even called Chris to go adopt him so he must not have vicious tendencies.
If the city euthanizes this dog I will lose all respect. Every dog deserves a chance. The shelter failed at placing the dog in the right home! I've worked at shelters and I can tell you there is clear evidence that the shelter did not do their job!
Situation could have easily been prevented if the adoption agency followed a standard policy by properly vetting adoptive family w breed, properly vaccinating and allowing dog to heal before releasing. The dog is now the victim who pays the price.
Give Buck another chance!
He deserves a second chance. Save Buck.
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I offered the city of Manhattan a $500 donation to the city or shelter and my time and expense to see that buck gets to German Shorthair Rescue organization if buck had to leave Manhattan so far never heard back from them but offer is still open.