is there any policy or laws on this kind of situation?
2025-08-03 20:25:37
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Payge :
if this is a kill shelter I would be careful with how you go about it. I wouldn’t put it past them to put it down out of spite. But I do think something needs to be done, what they are doing is unethical and just plain wrong.
2025-08-03 20:26:50
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JennkL :
Can you go to the executive director? And then maybe the news?
2025-08-03 20:59:20
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TheFitPharmTech :
Okay so lets think about is he a homeless vet? Just bc he is homeless does NOT mean he doesnt deserve a companion. I lived in a heavy homeless city in WA and the dogs we’re cared for by their owners. Food, treats, ect. BLAST. THAT. SHELTER.
2025-08-04 12:02:44
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Pandora's Hope 👣 :
Can we reach out to you so we can help getting the dog to it's owner?
2025-08-04 01:14:41
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Ramblings of an Old Broad🇺🇲 :
that is just sad. he loves his animal and that should be all that is important. I would have dog owner make it public. its a human interest story.
2025-08-04 05:56:14
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Rowdie99% :
Give the gentleman the resources to publicize it himself. Perhaps he needs a ride to the library, shown how to use social media etc
2025-08-03 22:33:15
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TheFitPharmTech :
Nope. Fuuuuuuu that other company. How do i pay for it?
2025-08-04 11:58:40
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Pandora's Hope 👣 :
For Pete's Sake, The dog is missing his owner!!! At the age of 21, it's clear he loves his dog!!!
This is absolutely unacceptable. Cruel, and uncalled for!!!
2025-08-04 01:13:41
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AMartinez262 :
He should have his dog back 💯
2025-08-04 01:27:42
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Kate’s Bakes :
They should give that dog back to him.
2025-08-04 01:37:11
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wanderlust_36 :
Go public
2025-08-04 22:58:39
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jaydeeel75 :
This should be referred to your local media outlets and the mayor’s communications office. They are doing this strictly out of spite. That is the only thing that will make the difference. If you need a 3rd party making the connections so you aren’t the bad guy let me know. I love being the advocate for people in these situations.
2025-08-03 23:43:45
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jexca.s :
The fact that it seems like they’re keeping the dog for the employee who wants it is just so shady. I hope you’re able to help, the dog belongs with the real owner!
2025-08-03 23:37:58
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user6277168498260 :
That poor baby has been sitting there for 2 mnths already ! Give the man his baby back! Dang!😩
2025-08-03 23:14:07
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Staci❌😊💜 :
I would call a news station. They are not going to know who called them. It could be anyone that contact them They will not for sure know who called the news station. He deserves to have his dog. The dog's been taken away from it's original owner alone is traumatizing to a dog but having them put into another home is going to make the dog more traumatized. It's totally wrong what they are doing morally and emotionally for all. I am praying for the man to get his dog back. 🙏💜😊
2025-08-04 00:00:26
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🍄 🎵 🌸 COURT 🌸 🎵 🍄 :
nope. nope. nope. gimme the name of the shelter. I'm in NC. and my car would definitely not make it there, but I can dobsome digging. if they're doing this now, I'm sure they've done shady things before. bring it ALL to light. give that man his damn dog back 🤬
2025-08-04 14:53:54
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mindymahler2 :
That poor dog loves his owner and the owner regardless of his living situation deserves his dog back 😩
2025-08-03 21:18:02
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Tonia Bowman :
I would so get involved. Call the local news and put them on blast. That dog is probably terrified not being with its owner. So sad. Keep us posted!
2025-08-03 23:26:39
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s.pim :
The owner should be supported getting his dog back. I think your next step is a 1:1 call with the exec director of the other shelter. If that doesn’t resolve the situation, I think you publicize via a go fund me to pay the reclaim fees. It’s kinda passive aggressive & plenty of folks will say he doesn’t deserve his dog but it raises awareness and the conversation of how being in a shelter for 2 months hurts the dog & the other dogs who couldn’t get help.
2025-08-03 23:36:39
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Kim Lindbloom :
Most Homeless people take care of their dogs better than they take care of themselves. This is horrible. I think they are doing that because someone wants him, that is why it’s still “underground” possibly
2025-08-03 20:23:39
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Allison Davis :
If there’s anyone willing , they can go adopt the dog with intentions of giving it back to him
2025-08-03 20:56:47
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Leslie Lydon | Psychic Medium :
I would help him get his dog back. They have no authority to keep his animal.
2025-08-03 22:27:24
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Chili and Ernie 🐾 Jenn :
This is all about the employee wanting to adopt the dog. If it was a less desirable dog it would be a non issue. If he can gather the money to reclaim the dog they should have to give him back the dog. I doubt there is any policy about residency etc. I would contact the news.
2025-08-04 15:15:21
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Racheal Loveall :
1. That fee is insane. 2. If the dog was healthy then he should be able to get his dog back.
2025-08-04 17:12:35
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Flash Fosters and Forevers :
I would feel helpless too. I’m not sure what you can actually do, but I hope you’re able to do something. If you wanna be really sneaky, you could have someone else go in and adopt the dog just to give it back to him. But you also said they haven’t made the dog available for adoption? I agree with you that he should have his dog. They could waive the fees for sure. 💔
2025-08-04 02:36:52
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jnkm :
You speak up! If I was local, I would offer said man my address to use as his proof. I'd mail a letter to him to my house. poop. proof. there are so many rescues and shelters that are overloaded with animals. let the man have his dog. he was clearly taking care not it if they haven't requested vet records. Come on. Expose them so other people know. a local 'rescue' was taking donations for vet care but never accepted a pet. fosters were told they didn't have any dogs. it was a front to get cash. this isnt the same but it has become easy to overcharge people in a time of distress. cashing in on misfortunes. Please, be the good human you are and disclose this agency. You already have a reputation for doing good. Use it. Grow it. I have your back all the way from AZ.
Flood repair update?
2025-08-04 04:01:55
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Katera :
this is so sad and morally wrong and I want to thank you for sharing this because I'm sure it happens more often than we think. I agree with what you're saying 100%. they need to give the dog back
2025-08-04 14:50:38
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Katera :
it all comes down to do something about this I would go to higher up instead of messing with that fellow shelter see who's above their head and see if you can get any of leeway with them
2025-08-04 14:52:56
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Lisa :
The dog is a senior dog and probably has only known him…. Give him his dog back 💯
2025-08-03 23:23:47
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Anne Proper :
You need to name the other shelter. We need to know who those people are. We need to make them famous. And not in a good way.
2025-08-03 21:38:39
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Hope :
Any updates?
2025-08-07 00:27:10
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drscottpro :
Agreed. Not okay. Everyone deserves to have family. That is not what rescue is about.
2025-08-07 22:53:04
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Kimberly :
Please keep us updated!!
2025-08-06 04:18:02
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ashley m :
Can you please continue to update us on this?
2025-09-13 04:49:02
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Christine :
help if you can
2025-08-05 21:28:18
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Tammi Zello :
Don’t leave it alone, advocate them since he cannot
2025-08-05 14:27:53
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Angel Fletcher😇 :
Please don’t leave this alone…. Be loud and fight for what is right!!! God bless you for caring!!!
2025-08-11 05:11:41
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Michelle M :
He needs to contact one of the news channels.
2025-08-24 09:28:38
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djmiles07 Gen❌️ :
Contact the news station
2025-08-05 11:52:24
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nomad :
is there an update?
2025-09-03 19:14:01
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Leslie :
They are stealing his dog so a staff members daughter can adopt it. Disgusting behavior.
2025-08-05 11:21:21
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Natasha Martinez :
PUBLICIZE, PUBLICIZE IN ALL WAYS POSSIBLE.. I'd gather a group of people and picket in front of that shelter... I believe that's legal and make sure it's on live.. They r so wrong for doing this bc as the man may be homeless I can almost guarantee that the one thing he does is finds a way to make sure he's fed and warm! Is there anything u can do to help him get his i.d and help him register that dog as an emotional support dog.. That could maybe make it so they have to give him back . I'm sorry I know nothing about the regulations and thinga u know I'm probably throwing out some dumb ideas.. I will pray for him🙏 Thank you for all that u do 🤗
2025-08-04 20:34:26
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Jaz Que :
pls go to media for help. they would likely help this gentleman get his dog back.
2025-08-04 19:25:44
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chlomonii :
KCPP? I’ll say something if you want me to 😏
2025-08-04 18:17:30
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dog mom 05 :
someone is on a power trip
2025-08-04 17:14:38
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Maggiegunner :
The gentleman should call police. Dogs are seen as “property” in eyes of law. But if he cannot pay “fees” then he is out the dog, sadly like a car that has been impounded. Is it crappy of the shelter? Absolutely. There are pantries to help homeless feed and care for their their dogs. I think your organization has one.
2025-08-04 12:26:04
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