brooklyn animal foster network

for the sake of argument (since I have no information whatsoever about this organization), what if the organization which wanted to remove animals from the city facilities lacked the financial and other resources necessary to house and feed them properly and humanely while trying to place them in caring homes, so that the animals were starving, developing skin lesions, etc?

Wouldn't that justify precluding them from taking animals from city facilities?

There have been multiple posts regarding these folks over the past few years, so just run a search to get the history.

Subject: foster care for dogs

I wasn't only discussing BAFN. It looked like 6 other organizations besides that one were not allowed to take on animals to foster for adoption. I'd have to wonder if those groups were not caring for the animals as well or was this a blanket move by Charlene Pedrolie to cut costs. But it still doesn't make sense if you have groups that do care for the animals and are willing to remove them from the shelter it will save on the budget for care, feeding and euthanization anyway. So why would this move be a positive one for anyone, most of all the dogs that are being killed and not cared for by the city??
Are you saying all of the 6 groups are lumped into the same negative group with the horror stories you say you have first hand knowledge of from BAFN?

Rose wrote:
Yes, do a search. BAFN has a mixed reputation. Many people, including me, could tell you horror stories about its director.

I wouldn't be so quick to assume that BAFN is in the right here. At a minimum, people should do some research before "drowning" the mayor with emails in protest.

I believe the truth is somewhere in the middle. I have been barraged by BAFN emails about this issue and my guess is that the new animal control director sucks but BAFN is not totally blamefree. I too have had negative dealings with BAFN and I respect the great work they do. But you do NOT adopt out sick dogs or cats without fully informing the potential new owners what they are in for (both emotionally and financially). You do NOT adopt out a dog to a family if the dog has a history of aggression. I love animals but I love people too and I understand not everyone is up for caring for a pet that needs medical care or wants to risk their child with an aggressive dog. You do NOT take money from people under the pretense that you will then take in a feral cat and then suddenly say you cannot because you have no room. Just my experience--could be an anomoly but I think if BAFN were a little more sympathetic to the needs of humans (we are animals too), they would be a top notch organization

Subject: Spend a week working ina shelter than talk to me.

WTGirl wrote:


But you do NOT adopt out sick dogs or cats without fully informing the potential new owners what they are in for (both emotionally and financially). You do NOT adopt out a dog to a family if the dog has a history of aggression. ... You do NOT take money from people under the pretense that you will then take in a feral cat and then suddenly say you cannot because you have no room.

Clearly you have no experience working in an animal shelter. As someone who HAS, I'll walk you through it.

Sometimes animals appear 100% healthy while at the shelter. There are many health problems that don't appear until later. Apparently you expect shelters to be psychic and foresee all problems down th road. If you love your pet you will do everything in your power to make it healthy. I know it may make you feel better to use the shelter as a scapegoat for your problems, but sometimes things just happen.

Aggression is the same way. Sometimes certain things trigger the animal. If they never experience that particular trigger, they may not display any signs of aggression while at the shelter.

Oh, and space? Shelters aren't unlimited. Things come up. Space is a premium in shelters. So guess what? Sometimes there ISN'T room. I'm sure the shelter does everything it can to find room for needy animals, but there is a point where they will be maxed out. Sorry if that means you can't get rid of the mild inconvenience of having a feral cat around, but sometimes you just have to adapt.

Do us all a favor. Go volunteer in a shelter. Then come back in a few weeks and tell us what you see. Also, keep in mind that what you see as a volunteer is only a small percent of what you'd see if you worked there or ran the place.

I have no sympathy for anyone Ms Bleier may have been "abrasive" with. I've been abrasive with people too. Why? Because they were terrible potential owners and incredibly rude to me. Meaning they gave me a reason and were "abrasive" first.

How about next time you think she's being mean to you, you ask yourself why instead of crying to her boss or starting a lawsuit. At least then you won't be personally responsible for the deaths of hundreds (thousands?) of innocent animals.

Wow- thanks so much for this info- I had no idea, and I'm livid. I sent emails to my friends asking them to sign.

While your story is sad (if you check this site there's a thread all about BAFN), THIS particular thread was NOT about the city not wanting to deal specifically with BAFN. It was with practically ALL the rescue groups in the city. There's a new woman in charge over there at CACC and she's a monster from what I've read and heard about from other rescuers.

Her name is CHARLENE PEDROLIE and she's a douche!

wow, this brings up quite the list if you google it....

brooklynpotter wrote: oh, i'm going to enjoy this.

sitting back, getting coffee

ditto. I'm starting to think we need a whole board devoted to BAFN

I'm ready mofos

Seriously folks, nothing to see here. Y'all waiting for a fight that ain't gonna happen.