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The economic downturn and its effect on animal shelters

July 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · animal shelters, news

Dog in houseAs Nathan Winograd mentioned in one of IAM’s previous podcasts, going No Kill can help animal shelters save both lives and money. This is an important point to consider, especially in light of the U.S. economy’s recent downturn.

Animal welfare organizations are often the first to suffer when people have less money to give. American Public Media’s Marketplace radio program visited the Washington Animal Rescue League to find out how economic circumstances have impacted the animal shelter: as foreclosures go up, so do pet surrenders. Listen to the story, and discuss how the economy is impacting animal welfare in your area by leaving a comment at Indy Animal Media.

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Nathan Winograd discusses the No Kill movement, pt. IV: Money, empty cages and getting involved

June 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · No Kill, animal shelters

 
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Nathan WinogradIn this episode of the IAM podcast, Nathan Winograd tells us about his experience with the San Francisco SPCA, and how moving the shelter — and city — to No Kill brought in more money than ever before. Also, if you’re interested in the No Kill movement but don’t know how to make a difference, Winograd shares some tips.

We hope this series with Nathan Winograd has provided some food for thought; please leave a comment about No Kill and animal sheltering to share with other listeners. And as always, we’re looking for great topics for future podcasts. Are you an animal welfare expert with knowledge and experience to share? Do you know someone who invests their time working for the betterment of animals? Send us an email!

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