“Kill Shelters” are The Problem

Episode #014 - In this episode of Mythbarkers, hosts Laura Petrucelli and Yena Kim sit down with Katy Hansen, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Animal Care Centers of New York City to talk about the truth of open-admission shelters. Together, they discuss the realities of animal welfare, the continued increase in pet surrenders and the shortage of veterinary care, along with how essential community involvement and rescue partners are to help rescue dogs find loving forever homes. They explore the many misconceptions surrounding “no-kill” and municipal shelters, and shed light on how the ACC of NYC actually operates and the talented people that work there, along with how the existing narrative can be damaging to both the animals in the system and shelter staff.

The conversation emphasizes the need for collaborating between open and limited admission shelters and rescues to help adopt out as many homeless animals as possible. They also highlight the continued need for fostering, volunteering, spaying and neutering, and legislative support to address the ongoing issues of pet overpopulation and homelessness in New York City and the country as a whole. This conversation will leave you thinking differently about NYC’s largest municipal shelter and the many amazing animals in their system ready to be adopted.

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