I am deeply entrenched in all issues involving animals and when I read the article on the Capital Humane Society I was shocked at how the society was at one point in time thinking about splitting from the city. I do believe that the two systems, Animal Control and the Humane Society would do well to collaborate as one. I really connected with the article when the statement was said that Animal Control collects animals and the Humane Society deals with the outraged owners. I can understand why the Humane Society wanted to split because Lincoln was only paying $158,505 a year for sheltering and the society needed $253,080 for wages.
I am glad the Humane Society reconsidered because it would h
ave made problems worse, having two non-profit organizations fighting for the same fundraising money. If both the Animal Control and Humane Society converge together, however, it would cut costs for both organizations. To get the program started may take time and money but in the log run it is in the best interest for our community and our animals.
Patterning our contract based on Omaha’s system is a great idea. Omaha has a very well organized and efficient system. As a city, we should take advantage of what we know works and apply the strategies here in Lincoln. Downey, the director for Capital Humane Society, says he would have his workers rotate shifts that way half of his staff would not get stuck with public confrontations. A problem the Humane Society was dealing with in the first place.
The Capital Humane Society wants to focus more on adoptions and the shelter capacity and divorcing city limits would’ve accomplished their wants but their new plan accommodates both parties. Although finalizations are yet to be made and ideas are still flowing to help and this battle, a new fresh start for both organizations seems to be coming around the corner and I’m glad. Just as people need and deserve homes, so do animals.
I am glad the Humane Society reconsidered because it would h
ave made problems worse, having two non-profit organizations fighting for the same fundraising money. If both the Animal Control and Humane Society converge together, however, it would cut costs for both organizations. To get the program started may take time and money but in the log run it is in the best interest for our community and our animals.Patterning our contract based on Omaha’s system is a great idea. Omaha has a very well organized and efficient system. As a city, we should take advantage of what we know works and apply the strategies here in Lincoln. Downey, the director for Capital Humane Society, says he would have his workers rotate shifts that way half of his staff would not get stuck with public confrontations. A problem the Humane Society was dealing with in the first place.
The Capital Humane Society wants to focus more on adoptions and the shelter capacity and divorcing city limits would’ve accomplished their wants but their new plan accommodates both parties. Although finalizations are yet to be made and ideas are still flowing to help and this battle, a new fresh start for both organizations seems to be coming around the corner and I’m glad. Just as people need and deserve homes, so do animals.
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