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| - Let me start by saying I tried to like this place... I REALLY, REALLY did... considering it is only one of very few options for no-kill shelters in the valley. However, the horrible experiences I have had with this organization has kept me from ever donating or visiting them once and for all. Let it be said however that DESPITE my one-star review for this place, I STRONGLY suggest if you are in the market for a furry friend, that you adopt, whether that be here or anywhere else. It is cheaper, most of the animals are already vaccinated, micro chipped and spayed/neutered, and best of all you are saving a life.
I have visited this shelter on several occasions over the past year or so and am always so sad because, in my opinion, the kennels are dark, wet, smelly, muggy, and extremely cold. Each kennel has approximately three to five dogs in it, which concerns me considering how easily kennel cough and parvo spread in an environment where animals are piled on top of each other. I understand that they make due with what they have, but keep in mind that an animal from here should be checked out by a vet immediately.
Additionally, a few months ago I bought a large amount of dog food, toys, treats, blankets, cleaning products, etc., as I could tell when I was there that they didn't have much of anything. I had contacted the organization and let them know I was coming in the following day with a donation. When I arrived with several boxes full, the lady I spoke with grabbed the boxes and threw them on the ground and walked off without saying a word. I didn't expect trumpets to sound or a parade, but perhaps a "thank you" would have been nice.
Lastly, and this is what brought my rating down from a three star to a one star-- I don't agree with their choice to slander on Facebook previous owners who surrender animals to them. I did not surrender with them, but I've noticed they will post a picture of an animal and tell its backstory; however, if the animal was surrendered, they will over-dramatize the story, as well as mention if they made a donation or not, and Facebook followers will bash the previous owner to no end. Even if the surrender was because the previous owners were laid off from their job, or the animal needed medical attention and they couldn't afford it, or their apartment wouldn't let them keep them, etc.
A specific example that caused me to confront the organization was this post: "Romeo was callously rejected by his previous owners after 13 years of loyalty because he has hair. Our staff person pressed the woman for some sort of clarification and she would only say that her husband doesn't want him anymore because he has hair and barks. We thought this must be false, a sick joke, but she signed him over with no donation whatsoever and walked away from him forever." To which fellow Facebookers responded: "I pray their hair falls off their heads.", "These people are such cheap selfish d*****bags.", "They deserve to die slowly." etc.
Wow... I was floored by these comments, and the fact that the organization was allowing them. The previous owner had brought the dog to them in hopes of finding him a better home... Nevada SPCA did not know the situation, as the story was vague and could have been a cover-story for something more in-depth and personal. Perhaps there are more issues with her husband than she is allowing them to know. Maybe this is for his safety and/or hers. She brought this dog to them safely, and didn't throw him in the street, and in return she was slandered.
I contacted Nevada SPCA about this issue, advising that I felt it was unprofessional and counter-productive to post why an animal was surrendered (unless it is useful information to the new owner such as it's aggressive, bad with children or other animals, etc.), and to allow comments like these on their page, considering the fact that people who are looking to surrender with them may see the judging and name calling and opt to surrender with the local kill shelter instead. I received a response from Nevada SPCA telling me that I was "entitled to my own opinion." The slandering on Facebook continued.
I used to be a supporter of Nevada SPCA despite their flaws, but I have decided to stop donating to them or recommending them to others, which breaks my heart that the animals are the ones that suffer in the end.
Additionally, while I normally stand behind my reviews 100%, I would be more than happy to remove my review once someone from Nevada SPCA contacts me and shows me that this practice is no longer taking place. Again, this is for the animals and no one else.
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