Target: Kevin Feuka, President of the Board, St. Lawrence Valley SPCA
Goal: Demand a drastic reduction of alarming euthanasia rates which reportedly saw 90% of animals euthanized last year.
The St. Lawrence Valley SPCA has reportedly faced an alarming euthanasia rate of 90% in 2022, raising deep concerns among animal welfare advocates and the community as a whole. Although recent reports indicate a slight decrease to 80%, the continued high rates of animal euthanasia represent a tragic fate for countless innocent animals in need of help. This crisis calls for immediate action and accountability from the shelter’s leadership to ensure that every effort is made to reduce these heart-wrenching statistics.
It has been indicated that the shelter has introduced measures such as hiring a new full-time shelter manager and expanding hours of operation to improve adoption rates. However, while these changes are a step in the right direction, the shelter’s intended approach of selectively taking in animals based on capacity raises significant concerns about the ethical treatment of all animals in their care. The struggle to find a sustainable solution to animal intake and rehoming may leave even more animals vulnerable to euthanasia unless more effective action is taken.
Reducing the euthanasia rates at the St. Lawrence Valley SPCA is not only a moral imperative but also essential for promoting the well-being of animals in the community. It is crucial that the shelter implements robust programs that actively prioritize animal adoptions and explore partnerships with other organizations. Urgent demand is needed for committed leadership to ensure this shelter does not continue to make the heartbreaking decision to euthanize so many animals each year.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear President Feuka,
The alleged euthanasia rate of 90% at the St. Lawrence Valley SPCA last year is an indicator of a systemic failure in the mission to protect and care for animals in our community. Even with the reported drop to 80%, this statistic remains shockingly high and unacceptable. Every life lost to euthanasia represents a failure of the shelter’s commitment to its mission of protection and compassion for vulnerable animals.
Recent measures such as hiring a new full-time shelter manager and expanding the hours of operation should be applauded; however, it is apparent that more drastic changes are necessary to address the deeply entrenched issues contributing to these staggering euthanasia rates. Restricting intake based on capacity without a clear, comprehensive, and welfare-driven plan only prolongs the suffering of animals, preventing them from receiving the help they desperately need.
We urge you to take the necessary steps to drastically reduce the euthanasia rates and foster a culture of care that prioritizes animal adoption and rehabilitation. It is time to ensure that every animal receives the chance for a loving home rather than a tragic fate. The community calls on you to show true leadership by committing to change.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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