Inability to develop coalitions of animal organizations who work together to achieve regional goals. Failure of humane organizations to advocate a clear and sensible message to the public that the life of an animal is valued and working to uphold the humane ethic by not taking life, but by protecting life. Failure to apply political pressure on politicians to adequately address community animal programs. Underfunding of animal control programs and capital improvements for animal facilities by local governments. The assumption that antibreeding legislation will solve everything.
True euthanasia means taking a life for reasons of health or temperament and is a true act of mercy.
Shelters are not to blame, but by not calling it what it is, we fail to galvanize enough force in the community to stop it. Lack of understanding and funding for pet retention programs Failure to set goals, monitor and measure performance to those goals and adjust programs accordingly. Tendency by boards to accumulate reserves greater than 2 times their annual budget and use these excess funds for investment that supplants annual fundraising activity. Failure to use professional fundraising principles and develop charitable trusts. Shelters closed after 5 pm on weekdays and on Saturdays and Sundays, the days when most people have the time to look for a pet.