Andrea Rosebrock 
Please see the bottom of the story for any updates
11/29 – The story finally gets picked up by the media – see below
Update 11/30- Mayor Cancels Shelter Fundraiser – Jaime Glandon Put on Administrative Leave! See details below!
Rally “Justice for Jamie” – for all the details – CLICK HERE
Update 12/10/07 – Jack Hill Back Working for the City, Jamie Still Still on Admin Leave – See details below
Update 12/12/07 – New Animal Warden Appointed and Jaime Glandon reinstated!
This puppy, named Gabby, was at a shelter in Rushville, Indiana. On the Monday, 11/12, she was euthanized by lethal injection.
On Friday, 11/16, she was found in the shelter freezer by a worker STILL ALIVE!! She was buried under the bodies of other dogs that had been euthanized and had been there for four days!
Even worse, this is not the first time but the third time something like this has happened recently!
When contacted regarding this and the previous incidences, the current Mayor of the City of Rushville, Robert M. Bridges, ordered Gabby to be euthanized again. He showed no concern and based on information that I have received, just wants this whole thing to go away. (Read the Rushville Republican news below to see the story he’s telling now)
The shelter worker, Jamie Glandon, who found Gabby in the freezer refused and removed her from the premises. She had her vetted and placed her with a rescue for protection and recuperation.
This same shelter worker is dealing with intimidation and threats over this situation because she didn’t just follow orders, she removed the dog and now this is whole issue becoming public.
There is a petition asking The City of Rushville and the Animal Control to review their procedures and make some changes as
there are obviously problems.
Please take a moment to sign this petition and also add a note asking that no repercussions are leveled at the shelter worker, Jamie Glandon, who with kindness and compassion, saved this puppy after she already underwent hell.
SIGN THE PETITION
The current major, Robert M. Bridges, will be leaving office in January which no doubt is one of the reasons he has little concern for the situation other than trying to keep it quiet.
He can be reached via email: mayor@cityofrushville.com or telephone at (765) 932-3735.
Animal Shelter
223 Smiley Avenue
Rushville, IN 46173
765-932-4754
Animal Warden: Jack Hill
Web Site: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IN320.html
I will add more information as it come available. I spoke with the source for this story a short time ago and was told that the mayor is now completely denying any knowledge of any of this. There is supposed to be media follow-up in a few days. Also there is the possibility of some animal advocacy groups becoming involved.
Please take a moment to sign the petition! Get the word out on this! Post and repost!! These cruelties against innocent animals cannot be tolerated to continue nor can this be allowed to be swept under the carpet.
It’s sad enough that animals have to lose their lives to euthanization but for it to be performed so carelessly that they much suffer so needlessly is beyond cruel and humane!
And that Jamie Glandon, who stood up for the humane treatment and will possibly be facing further threats and intimidations as well should not be allowed to be tolerated!
PLEASE HELP!! SIGN THE PETITION!! GET THE WORD OUT!!
UPDATE – 11/28/07
I just spent about an hour on the phone with a volunteer at the Rushville Shelter who backs up everything that has been reported.
The volunteer, Linda, who has worked there for three years along with the Jamie (Jamie was a volunteer for 3 years before being hired full time approximately 6 months ago) told me about when Gabby was found. A deceased cat was brought into the shelter to be disposed of and when Jamie took the cat to the freezer, a large freezer walk-in style, she saw Gabby poke her head up. The dog had been tossed in a ‘barrel’ with the bodies of other dogs.
She removed the puppy and informed her administrator and was told to take the puppy to the a vet’s to be euthanized again. Then she appealed to the mayor himself. He told her to take the puppy to a vet’s and he would take of of the bill to euthanize the puppy. She found this unconscionable.
She took the puppy to a Dr. Jackman after bathing and trying to warm her. By the time the vet could see the puppy it was at least two hours later and even then the dog was ill and her legs were swollen and she smelled like ‘death’. At the time, Dr. Jackman was supportive and helpful even giving her some shampoo to help remove the death scent from the puppy.
Now, as the ‘shit hits the fan’ it seems he is back-peddling and saying that the dog’s temperature was inconsistent with having been in a freezer (remember that the dog had been bathed and it was at least two hours since the puppy was removed from the freezer) and that the dog had never been administered a lethal injection.
Linda also relayed to me a previous incident which happened, she believes, in August/September. This time is was a border collie (see a comment posted below from the petition regarding the border collie that was euthed three times) that was euthanized. The dog was found the next day in the freezer still alive and euthanized again. It took three injections before this poor dog was properly (well, not properly but at least efficiently enough) euthanized.
She also confirmed that the animals there were euthanized by a cardiac injection rather than the hepatic injection as Dr. Phillips said they were trained to do in his comments.
At the time Jamie spoke with a Dr. Hills (Mills?) who was appalled at the situation.
When the Mayor was informed, he request ‘unofficial’ reports to be filed on this incident and another one as well. Unofficial! What he did do was to deliver to the shelter administrator a scale and stethoscope so that dogs could at least be checked for any heart sounds after euthanization so this wouldn’t happen again.
Considering his actions, it’s kind of difficult for him to deny any knowledge at all now. Oh, and incidentally, both the scale and stethoscope still sit in almost the exact spot where they were placed upon delivery. Makes you wonder how many other dogs suffered this horrendous fate.
And earlier today the chief of police along with two officers impounded Jamie’s computer from the shelter. There was also a closed door meeting with the Mayor and the local newspaper along with some others. No telling hat exactly what went on but it was said to be an ‘ambush’ for Jamie.
Linda also related numerous other incidences at the shelter of neglect and unsanitary conditions. There are photos to back up much of this and paperwork as well.
This is not a witch hunt unless you count what Jamie is now dealing with! The current mayor will be out of office come January along with most if not all his appointees. Jaime has no interest in the administration position which may be opening up at the shelter and nothing at all to gain from going public with this. All she wanted was that these issues be looked into and fixed and now she is facing a hell of her own.
I’ll continue to update you with any new information as I find out more.
UPDATE – 11/29/07 – 9:45 pm
The story just hit major media!! From The Indy News Channel
Whistleblower: 5 Dogs Survived Euthanasia Attempts
Rushville Suspends Shelter Director
RUSHVILLE, Ind. — Rushville suspended its animal shelter’s director over allegations that five dogs have survived euthanasia attempts there since August, including a dog that lived despite spending several days in a freezer.
Shelter director Jack Hill’s suspension followed the allegations made by Rushville animal control officer Jamie Glandon, who said she recently found a dog — Gabby — alive in a freezer four days after it was believed to have been euthanized, 6News’ Rick Hightower reported Wednesday.
The shelter’s freezer is where the carcasses of euthanized animals are placed until they can be discarded.
“I went into the freezer to dispose of an animal, and (Gabby) popped her head up out of a barrel,” said Glandon, who added that dead animals were piled around the survivor.
Glandon said orders were given to try to euthanize Gabby (pictured) again, but Glandon refused, taking the dog instead to a veterinarian.
Glandon said four other dogs survived euthanasia attempts since the summer: a border collie in August and three black lab puppies in October.
She said that after 6News talked to her Wednesday, police confiscated her computer at the shelter. She said she believes her job is in jeopardy because she spoke about the failed euthanasia attempts.
Glandon said she wouldn’t reveal where Gabby is, but she hopes to place the dog in a home once it has recovered.
“Gabby is in hiding. She is somewhere where she is safe, and she is recuperating,” Glandon said. “We’re not making her location known to anybody for safety reasons for her.”
Rushville’s local newspaper, the Rushville Republican is also working on a story and I’ll post it here when it’s published.
Rushville Animal Shelter Under Investigation
It would be any animal shelter worker’s worst nightmare.
Imagine going to a walk-in freezer filled with animals that are supposed to be dead after being euthanized and seeing a dog, alive, pop up.
Now, imagine it’s happened twice before.
So begins the saga of an ongoing investigation at the Rushville Animal Shelter, an explosive situation canvassing community, state and cyberspace forums nationwide.
Read the full story HERE. It is a long and detailed accounting.
I have a few comments about the story;
- Mayor Bridges says that he got on this and admits to being aware of the previous instances but shortly after this came to light, around the 26-27, calls to him elicited the response that he didn’t know anything about it. This is a quote from an email I received written by an animal advocate, dated 11/26
I spoke with the mayor, Bob Bridges, and he claimed not to know what as going on about anything. Didn’t know anything about the dog or he situation.
How could he not know what was going on when he himself told Jamie to take the dog to the vet’s?
- The comments from Dr. Jackman come as no surprise as I was told yesterday that he was going to say what he did. Hopefully further tests on Gabby will reveal something more conclusive. No surprise either that her temperature was not severely suppressed, it had been several hours and the dog had been bathed since she was removed from the freezer. Her body was also insulated by the bodies of other dogs.
- Would love to hear something from Jack Hill regarding this whole situation but it looks like he has been suspended and most likely told not to say anything. It seems from some comments that people feel that the blame is being placed on his shoulders but he hasn’t had much if any say on this at all as far as I know. Where does he stand on this. Was he really trained in the proper euthanasia methods and if so, why were they not being used?
- Personally I take many of the Mayor’s comments with a ‘grain of salt’. Now that this is out in the open and cannot be covered up and swept under the carpet, being a politician, he necessarily needs to take a ‘proactive’ stance and do some serious CYA. Trust me, what he’s saying now and what he was saying are two different things as many people have commented and reported.
As far as Jamie’s motives, she lays them out herself:
“I hope that the shelter changes its policies on euthanization and the treatment of the deceased animals,” she said. “I hope that people realize that animals aren’t trash. A life is a life. I hope that people in Rushville become aware of the problems that the shelter is facing and will step up and help so that stuff like this doesn’t happen again. This is where taxpayer dollars are going. I want people to understand that I have been working very hard at this shelter for almost two years trying to make things better. Had I kept this quiet for the third time, that would basically have been like saying I approve of what’s going on, and that’s not who I am. I’m not here to be political, not trying to cause trouble, not personally out for someone’s job or to go after anyone. I’m protecting the animals, and by keeping quiet I’d be doing more harm than good.”
To be honest, I am not trying to come down on anyone. This situation is reprehensible and needs to be taken care of immediately. It is far past due.
The bottom line here – please remember that the important thing here is the dogs… not the Mayor or Jack Hill or even Jamie Glandon. It’s the dogs, its the animals who are suffering. Stop placing blame, just fix the problem!!
UPDATE 11/30/07
This is the latest update on the Rushville Shelter debacle.
Police and Mayor’s office shut down fundraisers for the Rushville Animal Shelter. There were pictures with Santa scheduled tomorrow to raise funds for the Rushville Animal Shelter. The mayor’s department ordered the police to prevent this fundraiser from happening, claiming it was due to an ongoing investigation at the shelter.
The public was never notified of this change, so they will be showing up for pictures tomorrow at noon.
Shelter assistant, Jamie Glandon, as of today November 30, is on administrative leave, she has been ordered to stay away from anything shelter related unless she is escorted by a uniformed police officer.
There were 7 animals slated to go into rescue, now they are trapped in the shelter as it has ceased operations due to the investigation.
Thanks for the update Linda!
Now ask the question, ‘Whose taking care of the animals at the shelter now that Jack Hill is suspended and Jaime Glandon is on administrative leave?”
The police department!! And I am sure they are qualified to handle all the responsibility inherent in taking care of the animals and the shelter. (Please read a great deal of sarcasm in that comment)
You can also find full media on my website PetLoversTips.com at Justice for Jaime and Gabby. See below – it’s just gotten a little much to add everything here. Thanks!
News Stories and More Information on Jamie Glandon and Gabby.
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Justice for Gabby – this website was created by shelter volunteer supporters and friends of Jaime Glandon
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Shelter employee placed on administrative leave
– one of the things this article addresses aside from Jaime being put on leave is that rescues are calling from all over to try to help by placing all of the animals in the shelters and are not being allowed.
Since the shelter’s closing, Glandon reports that calls have been received from rescue groups all over the United States, offering to pull every animal that is in the shelter now to keep the police department from having to use their time and energy to care for the animals, but the city is reportedly refusing.
- Justice for Jaime and Gabby Rally – written by Linda Wissel for the USAP forum with pictures from the Rally
A Note From Jamie
Hello all,
Jamie Glandon here. I justed wanted to say thank you all very much for your concern for Gabby. It means so much to me to know there are people out there who would have done the same thing and will continue to fight the good fight. Your prayers and encouraging e-mails have really kept me going through all of this. Gabby is doing wonderful in her foster home. She is really coming along and learning how to be a puppy. She is being shown love and compassion and I can assure you she is in the hands of wonderful people. Please continue to say a prayer for her as we aren’t out of the woods yet.
With Kindest Regards,
Jamie
UPDATE – 12/6/07
Below is a copy of a letter that Jamie sent to the Police Department stating the fact that she is more than willing to have additional tests done on Gabby under these stipulations.
City Of Rushville Police Department
270 West 15th Street
Rushville In. 46173I’m sending you this letter in regards to Gabby, the German Shepherd/Mastiff mix. Because of the condition in which Gabby was found on 11-16-07 after attempted Euthanasia, Gabby was placed into rescue and a foster home. Her foster mom has been made aware that the Police Department for the City of Rushville would like to have Gabby seen by a veterinarian. Gabby’s foster mom has already had extensive tests run at her personal expense by an independent veterinarian concerning Gabby’s condition, but is willing to have the tests run again.Gabby’s foster mom is concerned for Gabby’s safety and has asked that the following stipulations be met before consenting to additional tests:
The City of Rushville recognizes in writing that Gabby is not the “property” of the city.
The City of Rushville agrees in conjunction with Gabby’s foster mom that the test be preformed by independent veterinarian outside of Rushville.
Once the tests have been completed, Gabby will return home that day with her foster mom.
Gabby’s foster mom will be present in the room for the entire exam.
If the City would rather utilize the tests already obtained by Gabby’s foster mom, through an outside lab, she would be more than willing to release those lab results to the investigator.Jamie
Rescue Coordinator
www.petfinder.org/shelters/IN320.html
UPDATE – 12/10/07
Well looks like Jack is back and Jaime’s not!
Apparently, Jack Hill the Head Dog Warden in Rushville has been reinstated! We’ve got eye witnesses that Jack is now working for the City in the Streets Department. But then who needs an eyewitness when a picture say a thousand words. As for Jack, this is essentially a promotion as that is the Department where Jack wished to work.
Meanwhile, there has been no official announcement from the Mayor or the City, Jamie is still on administrative leave.
Jamie went to the shelter today to retrieve some personal belongings. The Mayor happened to be there with two unidentified people, Jamie was refused admittance. She said she could smell the stench of feces and urine as soon as she stepped out of her car.
I hear there are things going on behind the scenes and Jack Hill has had several reports lodged against him as one of our commenters stated and I had previously heard but somehow he’s back at work for the City while Jaime sit languishing and the animals at the shelter suffer more each day.
There have been offers from numerous rescues to take all the animals out of the shelter but the city has refused. So they’re pissed and taking it out on Jaime and a bunch of poor, innocent and defenseless animals. Where’s the justice??
UPDATE – 12/12/07
Mayor Bridges has appointed a new dog warden for the city of Rushville until the end of his term as mayor. The would be none other than Jimmy “we shoot um in the head” Miller. This would be the same man that was dog warden eight years ago in Rushville and was moved to the street department after he was accused of stealing and selling purebred dogs before the owners had a chance to reclaim them, and shooting dogs and cats in their pens. Mr. Miller’s answer to euthanasia!! This information was written in a press release issued today, December 12, 2007, from the Mayor’s office and will be covered in the December 13th edition of the Rushville Republication Newspaper.
I wonder how the $90K shelter budget is allocated, and how much of it goes to the fertilizer company that recycles the animals instead of being used for their benefit? "Kill shelter" seems like such a contradiction.
I have known Jamie for 3 years. She has been a stay at home Mom to 4 children. I have known her through her last pregnancy. She is no drug user, she is no alcohol user. I find it disgusting that some buddy of the Mayor's comes on here and tried to destroy Jamie's character to deflect the attention away from the deplorable situation at the shelter. You, littlejohnny and rushville rocket are truly despicable people.
Your attitude toward animals shows you just don't get it.
And to the Vet that posted here, why in the world would anyone trust you, you are in bed with the Mayor. You good old boys got outted, and by a woman no less, doesn't that just chap your hide?
This shelter definetly needs to be closed down and the animals transferred to a more humane shelter, thank God for Jamie. Does this humane society network with others, since when are 4 month old puppies put down. I volunteer at a shelter and have never heard of anything like this. Jaime should be commended not punished. The mayor of this town needs to step up and protect these animals!
According to the city attorney this investigation is still going on because they have had 3 additional formal complaints filed against Jack by unnamed parties.
I talked with Jamie today, she's keeping her head up as much as she can. She just wants this whole thing to be over so she can get back to her animals at the shelter.
Personally, I found it strange when my mom needed another dog, and we, of course, searched for a rescued pooch to fill our/her needs. In regards to putting down 4 month old puppies—-in this case the mother dog, the one we did adopt, was out roaming the streets, PG, got hit by a car, and taken to the pound. And delivered her puppies prematurely, and had come through her confrontation with a vehicle in fine shape. The 'pound' was going to put the mother down, and save the puppies, planning to bottle fed them by hand.
We were the lucky ones, and this mommy dog has been the dearest creature in the world, and a wonderful companion for my mom. BUT, what sense would it make to use the man power to hand feed babies that had a perfectly useful 'mom' to take care of them?
This happened clear on the west coast, so I guess 'problems' are out there with animal shelters no matter where you are.
Personally, I found it strange when my mom needed another dog, and we, of course, searched for a rescued pooch to fill our/her needs. In regards to putting down 4 month old puppies—-in this case the mother dog, the one we did adopt, was out roaming the streets, PG, got hit by a car, and taken to the pound. And delivered her puppies prematurely, and had come through her confrontation with a vehicle in fine shape. The ‘pound’ was going to put the mother down, and save the puppies, planning to bottle fed them by hand.
We were the lucky ones, and this mommy dog has been the dearest creature in the world, and a wonderful companion for my mom. BUT, what sense would it make to use the man power to hand feed babies that had a perfectly useful ‘mom’ to take care of them?
This happened clear on the west coast, so I guess ‘problems’ are out there with animal shelters no matter where you are.
Personally, I found it strange when my mom needed another dog, and we, of course, searched for a rescued pooch to fill our/her needs. In regards to putting down 4 month old puppies—-in this case the mother dog, the one we did adopt, was out roaming the streets, PG, got hit by a car, and taken to the pound. And delivered her puppies prematurely, and had come through her confrontation with a vehicle in fine shape. The ‘pound’ was going to put the mother down, and save the puppies, planning to bottle fed them by hand.
We were the lucky ones, and this mommy dog has been the dearest creature in the world, and a wonderful companion for my mom. BUT, what sense would it make to use the man power to hand feed babies that had a perfectly useful ‘mom’ to take care of them?
This happened clear on the west coast, so I guess ‘problems’ are out there with animal shelters no matter where you are.
Personally, I found it strange when my mom needed another dog, and we, of course, searched for a rescued pooch to fill our/her needs. In regards to putting down 4 month old puppies—-in this case the mother dog, the one we did adopt, was out roaming the streets, PG, got hit by a car, and taken to the pound. And delivered her puppies prematurely, and had come through her confrontation with a vehicle in fine shape. The ‘pound’ was going to put the mother down, and save the puppies, planning to bottle fed them by hand.
We were the lucky ones, and this mommy dog has been the dearest creature in the world, and a wonderful companion for my mom. BUT, what sense would it make to use the man power to hand feed babies that had a perfectly useful ‘mom’ to take care of them?
This happened clear on the west coast, so I guess ‘problems’ are out there with animal shelters no matter where you are.
What is wrong with the shelters in America? Heart caths should only be done in comatose animals!!! I live in the south and we are seeing horrors like this here too. ACO's in our local shelter have been killing with hammers and banging kittens heads on side of a garbage can just to save money on the euthanasia fluid! SOMETHING THAS TO BE DONE TO STOP THIS!!! We need laws to protect our animals from being killed so horribly! Politicians must be held accountable for this abuse because they are the only ones who can stop it!
enough of the self-serving insults from cronies of the politicians. you are just blowing smoke. it has long been a joke that local animal control director jobs are given to cronies who care nothing about animals, and obviously this is just another case of that old-fashioned way of thinking. even tennessee is proving to be more progressive than y'all. they have ditched a vet who was doing the heartstick because it is CRUEL.
In past experiences, over many years, all of my personal encounters with animal shelter employees would fall into the negative column. All of this in a relatively highly populated area on the west coast.
However, fairly recently, my adult daughter saw traffic stopped, and realized that a very small kitten was crossing the street. Bless her heart, she stopped her own truck, put on the hazard lights, and attempted to rescue this baby. ONLY to have the kitten dash through the hole in chain link fencing along a drainage ditch and falling some 10 – 12 down, and totally out of reach. She called animal control and requested help. As daylight vanished, and no help, she called back and was told they could not help her after daylight hours.
Okay. Daughter dropped some moist food down, in hopes that would see this baby through the night. She returned the next AM to resume her rescue. Still needed help from animal control. They did arrive, they did get the kitten. Daughter offers to serve as a foster parent and seek a home for this baby that had literally defied all odds and survived. Only to be told———'You are not on our foster parent list, and we will be taking the kitten back and it will be put 'down' this evening.' My daughter literally flipped out!!!!!!!!! Not only had she invested a lot of hours into this rescue, having not gone to work that morning, but she could not stand the thought of the kitten not being given a chance.
It took some doing, and some rules were bent, and we did gain 'custody' of this baby. Immediate trip to the vet, she weighed in at 8 oz. Daughter took the kitten with her to work for a couple of weeks so that she could bottle feed her. Well, Milly, short for Mildred, a year later, is a beautiful spayed lady, and lives in my daughter's loving animal home, along with two granddoggies and two other grandkitties.
Guess I am trying to say————there are animal control folks out there with a heart. Thanks for reading.
To the poster wantint to know about Gabby: I read on another site that she is in foster care and doing well.
This is all horrible. I have been following the story for about a week now. I cannot believe that things have gone the way they have. Gabby survived, that not only shows this Jack person's obvious incompetence, but it's a sign! Let her live! Leave her alone and let her be a puppy. It is all really fishy. Just like something you would see on a mystery show or movie!
Some of you people are acting like high schoolers. You included, Dr. Phillips. You sit there and say that you're not going to participate in this "biased blog" yet you continue to return and post, including your own "witty" sarcasm. You even misspelled "sarcasm" in one of your posts. All of these big wigs and politicians and their friends are acting like a bunch of babies.
I hope the admin of this site continues to update. And I really hope this goes in favor of the animals. Think about the poor helpless animals. This is really about them, after all.
You go, Gabby!!!
I'd really like to see some quick action, not only on Jamie's reinstatement, but on moving the remaining animals out of that shelter. Rescue groups have already offered to take them, but the city won't budge.
I doubt very much that the mayor and his friends are doing a good job at the shelter if you can smell the stench of urine and feces from outside the building. And there are a couple of dogs in there that need medical treatment.
Isn't this shelter regulated by a state agency that can intervene on behalf of the animals?
I sincerely think the major should be euthanized … the more painful – the better. What a disgusting piece of trash he is. I would love to adopt "Gabby" …. I adore animals and feel they are better than most people. Who else will love you unconditionally 24/7? I have a little Westie (1 and a half), names Fraser .. "Peeps" for short … lol. He and Gabby would get along so well!
Believe me, I'm a fan of Gabby, Jamie and getting the shelter to work. I think it's time to move on from the bickering over who's to blame.
I get ticked off at bureaucracy, but I do think that Mayor Bridges has made some efforts to manage the situation, including providing equipment when it was requested, offering to pay vet bills, and asking for procedural guidelines that reflected how other shelters performed euthanasia. I hope the new mayor will put the shelter somewhere up there on his list in January.
I know this is all pretty frustrating because it is taking so long to resolve, and Jamie and the rescue groups aren't getting the opportunity to help right now. I, for one, would like to see that change soon. I think Jamie has the passion and the vision to see that things could be much better and to make that happen.
It also rankles some people to see Jack on a city job, but my guess would be that he found it difficult to do that miserable job without training, and he's probably better placed now. Transferring him to streets would seem like a reasonable solution that isn't draconian.
IMO, what the shelter could use now (apart from Jamie back on the job sooner rather than later!) is a director that understands: the difference between animal control and animal welfare, how to get that kill rate down, how to run the place efficiently and encourage local volunteers, how to conduct education, outreach and fundraising, and how to network with all levels of government and rescue agencies. A tall order but not impossible because some people are really passionate about animal welfare.
In the meantime, it would be great to see a few concerned citizens pitch in with a can of paint or a broom, or do some fostering, or ask around for some donations. Sounds like the folks that are helping out at the shelter right now could use a hand.
Please help!
Jan hit the nail right on the head. Come on citizens of Rushville. Now is the time to shine and lead the way. Show the rest of America what can be done to help the animals if everyone gets involved and helps out. There are a lot of organizations out there that will help you to get started in the right directions.
This is terrible. Must stop!
Ghandi said "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
He also said "The good man is the friend of all living things".
And "Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth".
Politicians the world over seem to think they can manipulate the truth, truth will always out, those that seek to discredit Jamie will one day stand before a higher authority to explain the 'truth'
this is real sick, and should bemade public all over the world, and it must be stopped
what a horrndous thing to happen – i hope gabby recovers from this ordeal- why put her to sleep in the beginning? our mrmbers will sign the petition
hugs to gabby such a beautiful puppy x
This is as bad if not worse then the Michael Vick incident. These people are being jpaid to treat animals humanely and its a far cry from that. This should be treated as a criminal act.
Would like to know an update on this. This story has really touched alot of us and I hope for the best for Gaby.
Jamie, I would have done the same thing. I want to thank you for being on the side of the animals even when it gets tough.
I think that if there was a place that the community could go to for low cost vet treatments, there wouldn't be so many unwanted animals. Shame on the vets that won't help provide that. I guess it shows that they are not in business for their love for the animals. The community needs to band together to get a low cost vet hosipital, it really would help solve the problem. Think of it this way, as it has been mentioned by the good vet, two unnuetered cats can produce thousands of kittens. If they were spayed and nuetered those thousands would not be in the shelter needing food, cages, cleaning, and most of all meds to put them down, freezers, and disposal fees. Maybe some of those expences could be better spent preventing the problem.
Good Luck to all involved, especially Gaby.
The fact remains that the animals are the victims here. Everyone on this board can bicker all they want about who's to blame for what, but the animals have no choice. They're at the mercy of the nitwit Rushville politicians and beauracracy. Maybe Jaime Glandon won't allow anyone to examine Gabby because she's afraid Gabby will be taken away. This animal control facility needs a major overhaul. Hmm, it doesn't sound like much of that $90K budget is being used to improve the animals' well being. These animals need a shelter where they'll be treated humanely and lovingly. And a question for Dr. Phillips – why don't you think spay/neuter will help solve the pet over population problem? You say that, "to be really low cost corners have to be cut and the animals suffer." Since when? There are many, many successful low cost spay/neuter programs in this country. You sound like you're making excuses. Make it work in Rushville, Dr. Phillips, I'm sure you'll have lots of support. Shouldn't you have what is best for all animals at heart?
Lastly, WTF is with the euthanasia practices at this animal control?! I work in the veterinary field, and we NEVER administer euthanasia solution via the liver or heart. Proper, effective administration is venous, that way it travels right to the heart and the animal passes virtually immediately. In fact, it passes before the injection is even complete. The amount administered is based on weight. Of course, it's easier to stick a needle in an animal's heart or side than to find a vein, have someone hold the animal, then correctly administer the injection, but it's infinitely more humane. And if anyone thinks they don't realize what's happening, think again. Dogs and cats especially are much more sentient than we give them credit for.
The plight of shelter animals is heartbreaking. If most of them will never know life outside of the shelter, then we are obliged to make their lives in it as comfortable and loving as possible, and their deaths, as pain-free and peaceful as our very best abilities will allow. Human beings created the need for shelters and until we've eliminated them, we are owe their residents the best possible lives we can give them.
BTW folks, I have passed along Jamie's story to some Good National Radio Talk Show hosts and Jamie was interviewed today on the 'Greg Knapp Experience.' See link above(when I last looked, there was not a mention of Jamie on his site, but I hope there will be).
The problem lies not with animals… but with Man…..
Spay, Neuter, close down back yard breeders, close down puppy mills….Stop making it so hard to adopt, In some places it is harder to adopt a pet then to adopt a Human…. Just went through this ..I know for a fact this it true, here in Danville va….. Let people volunteer at shelters… that want to do this … I have 5 years experience in a Veterinary hospital with papers……. and was turned down for volunteering …. here in Danville va …. because i am 66 years old ….
After a pet is adopted… send out a volunteers from time to time to check on it …
Stop killing animals….. find homes for them….
Phillip G Fuller
I personaly think Dr Phillips is full of shit. Why would anyone make up a story like this? Praise to Jamie for being a caring person. I personaly think the poor dog wasnt euthanised in the 1st place to save money and just dumped alive in the freezer??? I am so glad in the Uk are animal shelters are all run by regulated charities like the RSPCA and Cat protection league, none of the animals get euthanised unless they are ill or a banned breed.
I think the Mayor and, whoever runs this shelter where Gabby, was euthanised should all be FIRED, right out the door. This place obviously needs to be investigated. Also, sounds like it wouldn't hurt to have it shut down as well.
I guess whom ever started this site should update it because there is a new mayor and there is someone different running the shelter. And during the investigation there was no proof that GABBY the dog was even at this shelter!! But no one would post that on this site.
Jamie, i would have done the same thing. You are such a wonderful person standing up for these animals. I sure wish all shelters were run by women alone because men just don't have any sense to care for animals. Men just aren't the caring type. @Andria Wilson -
Hello Jamie, you are an angel!! Thank you…thank you so very much for just being who you are. If the world were full of people like you, not one innocent precious animal would suffer. I honor you for what you did for Gabby. It is appauling that this kind of stuff goes on in a place called a "dog shelter", "humane society" or any other facility that houses so many precious angels. Needless euthanasia…somehow this needs to be stopped all together.
I have six dogs and one cat, and if I could have more I would. I've been blessed to have many "all rescued" pets in my life. I am also dedicated to the well-being of these precious gifts we are blessed with.
Animals do not have a voice…we all need to join together and stop the insanity of the ill treatment of animals. Again, thank you Jamie…with all my heart I wish you as many blessings that may be bestowed on one person. Big hugs to you…friend. Animal lover forever, Carole.
This is truly sad and something needs to be done about euthanizing these animals. There needs to be a law to crack down on breeders or at least make sure these breeders neuter the dogs before selling them. I wish i had money i would open a shelter for these animals.