Yes, we are! We are limited by county regulations to a maximum of 65 cats and kittens at any one time at Safe Haven. However, we have about another 50 cats, kittens, and/or dogs in foster care with our hard-working volunteer foster "parents." It is painful for us to have to turn away animals in need, which is one reason we have an aggressive spay/neuter program in our county.

Studies have shown that taking steps to temporary seal off a room using common materials enhances the safety of a room against the impact of a chemical plume. The temporary shelter created by a shelter-in-place room definitely provides more protection than basic sheltering, i.e. going indoors, closing windows and doors and shutting off HVAC systems.

This means that we find homes for all healthy, adoptable animals - those that are not severely ill (untreatable). Keep in mind that due to space constraints, we sometimes have to turn animals away. These animals may wind up at Animal Control or other shelters.

Good idea. Tell the shelter the animal's impound number (which you can usually get from our listings). Verify that the animal is still at the shelter, and verify the available date.

Because of its contractual obligations and its open admissions policy, the AC&C humanely euthanizes terminally ill, suffering and severely injured animals. In addition, animals, which have bitten, trained to attack others, or have been identical to be inappropriate for placement are likewise humanely euthanized.

Furry Friends gives considerable help to a few shelters in West Virginia. There is a massive overpopulation problem in that area, so we often respond to their pleas for help. One shelter is an outdoor only facility, while another shelter uses a gas chamber to euthanize animals when the shelter gets too crowded. By placing these animals on our website, we are able to make people aware of these animals and have facilitated adoptions to homes all over the country.

If you must relinquish your companion animal, make sure to ask about the shelter’s euthanasia policy before doing so. Many “no-kill” shelters will in fact euthanize an animal if they determine that he or she is “unadoptable,” particularly if the animal is ill or behaves aggressively.

No. As the state?s largest, nonprofit full-service animal-welfare and protection agency, we will not turn away an animal, regardless of age, sickness or injury or having a slim chance at adoption. That means we must face the difficult task of evaluating them for medical and temperament problems. Despite our extensive veterinary resources, many animals arrive at our shelter too sick, too severely injured or too horribly abused to be medically rehabilitated.

The shelter has a well-trained staff that works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to help ensure quality service in a safe yet warm environment. The shelter is equipped with both security & fire alarms. Security cameras also monitor the property.

Yes. Coyote, wolves, bears, mountain lions, foxes, eagles, hawks, wild pigs, dogs, feral cats, and ravens kill lambs, sheep, kids, goats, calves, foals and other livestock. The losses can be substantial. In some ranch areas, losses to predators, primarily from coyote, but also from wolves, bears, mountain lions, lynx, bobcats, wolverines, eagles, and hawks are often the difference between profit and serious losses for sheep raisers.

Starting April 1st each year, reservations can be made at the Rock Island Park Board Office at 1320 24th St Rock Island, IL or by calling 732-PARK (7275) and making the reservation with a VISA or MASTERCARD.

Although it never a good practice to harm vampires (being a hunter won't get you any points on this newsgroup), let alone kill them, some of the more favored methods of destroying a vampire are included in section [2.04] in the Traditional FAQ located at http://www.altvampyres.net/newsgroup/faq.

Not likely. There have been documented cases of malignant chances associated with Endometriosis and higher risks of certain cancers in women with the disease, but Endometriosis itself is classified as a benign illness.

Shelter staff will make every effort to find other safe accommodations should the shelter be full. Transportation may be arranged.