Northeast Animal Shelter, Inc.
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December 27, 2012
The staff is always friendly and helpful - even for those of us who are just wishing. The facility is very clean as well; in a good location. Their mission is very important - no kill shelter!
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 19, 2012
I appreciate the no kill mission of the shelter, and they do take wonderful care of the animals within the shelter environment. This is a clean shelter! However, they seem to be somewhat lacking in staff and volunteer development - I think they could be doing a LOT more to evaluate dogs' suitability as pets *before* they import them from the south and, especially from Puerto Rico. Dogs from the islands are often terrier mixes, many of which can be more challenging for first time pet owners or families with children, yet they are adopted out to them anyway. When adopters do need help, referrals need to be made according to AVSAB guidelines, NOT to practitioners who use the dominance model for training. This has been disproven as a valid construct for use in training and behavior modification, yet this shelter is still sending clientele to some trainers who use it as a basis. The public should not be expected to know that they have to ASK if a trainer uses dominance, or what harsh equipment may be used on their dog.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my capacity as a pet professional
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Improve the quality of continuing education for staff and volunteers
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Somewhat badly
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Unlikely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
What is unique about this organization?
It does have a great following of people who want to support the no kill movement
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