In Campbell County, Kentucky, animal advocates are furious at the Campbell County (Cincinnati Animal CARE), after the staff familiar with a dog named Duke, had scheduled him for humane euthanasia this week.
Initially the shelter stated Duke was not able to be adopted because he had been showing “violent behavior issues.” They posted he could have been a public risk. Supporters of Duke however, said his behavior had been because he was suffering from shelter-induced stress, and it was not signs of aggression.
Volunteers who had interacted with Duke found him friendly and playful. What he really needed was to exit the shelter environment and have a quiet place where he could decompress.
This argument led to unwanted media coverage, pressure and in some cases even threats directed at shelter workers.
- According to representatives from the social media group, ADOPT ME, FOSTER ME Ohio, Duke has no aggressive or bite history, and there have been rescue organizations willing to take a chance on him and take full responsibility.
- The group has asked for a committed foster family through a rescue to be his best chance.
- During the previous weeks Duke had been considered adoptable by the shelter, but without notice or reason, decided the dog was not adoptable or even available to a rescue.
As a result, Duke has been granted a temporary “stay of execution.”
As posted:
Duke needs an experienced foster who can meet with the rescue tomorrow at the shelter at 10:00 AM for an official meet and greet!!!
Duke needs the right person to help give him a chance!!!
Duke needs pledges for training!
Please help give Duke his chance.
In Duke’s latest update, Cleos Legacy will be assessing him again tomorrow with their trainer. They have been very up front stating they were not in a place to pull him but were willing to help assist or collaborate with another rescue.
That being said, here’s the following update:
• They are doing Duke’s assessment tomorrow.
• Assessment is only step one.
In order for Cleo’s Legacy to say yes, they MUST have:
• A committed & experienced foster or adopter application
• Training funds secured
• Board approval
Updates to follow.
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