Join Dee Simmers, animal advocate who has helped a family find “Justice for Puss,” a cat who was euthanized by the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in 2015 and Tiffany Wegman, the owner of Violet, the cat who was euthanized for aggressive behavior last month after being at the ARL for only four hours.
Another pet cat, Sir Diddy, was euthanized on November 13th, after deemed aggressive by the ARL. Sir Diddy was adopted and microchipped by the ARL in January of this year. He was at the shelter for 24 hours when it was decided to destroy him.
There is no law in Pennsylvania which requires any animal shelter to hold cats for a certain period of time. Shelters are legally allowed to euthanize a cat once they have possession of the animal. However, the ARL needs to be held accountable for its actions. Apologies are not good enough.
What must the ARL to help repair the damage they have caused two grieving families?
Join Dee, Tiffany and myself as we discuss possible changes the ARL needs to make so animals can be safe in their care.
Tune in at 6:30 PM (EST), Ch. 15 (Comcast) and Ch. 21 (Service Electric). Can’t see the show in your area? Streamline the show live over the internet by clicking on this link. The show will air again on Friday at 9:30 PM, Saturday at 5:30 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM.
The ARL wants to go no-kill. Stupid mistake! Now where will the animals go once they’re filled up? More animals will get dumped and abandoned. Making it a no kill shelter is not the answer. Think, please!