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When Phillips, who had once worked as a volunteer at an animal shelter, learned of the practice of pound seizure, she turned a "betrayal of trust" into action. How Shelter Pets are Brokered for Experimentation: Understanding Pound Seizure by Allie Phillips. "Consider this your go-to source on the tragedy that is.
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Understanding Pound Seizure by Allie Phillips. Understanding Pound Seizure it was amazing 5. Back in the s, the practice referred to as Opound seizureO became a common practice in taxpayer-funded animal shelters across the country. Whether for cosmetic testing, human or animal drug testing, medical technique and tool testing, or biochemical testing, these once-family pets are subjected to experimentation that often ends in death.
While many states fail to keep Back in the s, the practice referred to as Opound seizureO became a common practice in taxpayer-funded animal shelters across the country. While many states fail to keep accurate data, the number of pets that become victims of pound seizure easily reaches the thousands and though most citizens are unaware of the practice, it may very well be happening at their local animal shelter.
Pound seizure remains a dirty little secret in American society, but the practice is moving toward extinction with the help of local citizens advocating for change at their shelter, as well as animal rescue and welfare organizations providing assistance and advocacy. Learning more about the practice, as well as alternatives, will help give readers a fuller picture of whatOs happening in American animal shelters and what they can do to stem the tide of dealers and brokers sweeping off animals to their almost-certain demise. Hardcover , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
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Apr 25, Addy rated it it was amazing Shelves: A horribly in depth look at how animals are taken from Class B dealers in Pound Seizures and sold to research facilities and universities around America. I couldn't stop crying, especially realizing that where I work participates in this type of behaviour, as well as my local animal shelter. It is truly horrifying and needs to stop NOW.
Mar 23, anna pythia rated it it was amazing. This book is a comprehensive look at the horrible practice of selling pets for research experiments.
Allie is a clear and concise writer who delivers information on a tough topic in an easy to read format. I read this book cover to cover in one sitting.
Holly rated it it was amazing Feb 14, Michele marked it as to-read Aug 30, Michelle Hoogterp marked it as to-read Oct 22, Peacegal marked it as to-read Oct 24, Sarah marked it as to-read May 17, Laika marked it as to-read Mar 28, Ashley marked it as to-read May 19, Understanding Pound Seizure and Defending the Defenseless: A Guide to Protecting and Advocating for Pets. Back in the s, the practice referred to as Opound seizureO became a common practice in taxpayer-funded animal shelters across the country.
Whether for cosmetic testing, human or animal drug testing, medical technique and tool testing, or biochemical testing, these once-family pets are subjected to experimentation that often ends in death. While many states fail to keep accurate data, the number of pets that become victims of pound seizure easily reaches the thousands and though most citizens are unaware of the practice, it may very well be happening at their local animal shelter.
Pound seizure remains a dirty little secret in American society, but the practice is moving toward extinction with the help of local citizens advocating for change at their shelter, as well as animal rescue and welfare organizations providing assistance and advocacy. Learning more about the practice, as well as alternatives, will help give readers a fuller picture of whatOs happening in American animal shelters and what they can do to stem the tide of dealers and brokers sweeping off animals to their almost-certain demise.
What Is Pound Seizure? Laws and Legislation on Pound Seizure. Exposing Dealers Who Violate the Law.