KBIA Local
(2009-10-28)
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COLUMBIA, MO
(KBIA) -
A change in the procedure for adopting a pet from the Central Missouri Humane Society sparked a small feud not long ago. However, after last night's board meeting, things seem to be resolved. KBIA's Allyson Bird explains.
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The Central Missouri Humane Society board recently made some changes to its pet adoption guidelines. While some were minor, other big changes had employees and residents concerned. They showed up at last night's regular board meeting to try and get some answers.
The biggest issues, they say, include the Humane Society's decision to stop checking with landlords before approving adoptions, not checking vet records for other animals the adopter may own, and not requiring other pets in the house to be spayed or neutered.
A number of people at last night's meeting say the looser guidelines will make it easier for irresponsible people to adopt. Central Missouri Humane Society volunteer Sandra Holder says this could then lead to adopters bringing the pet back to the humane society or letting it run away on purpose. She says she's concerned about the future of the animals.
"We're afraid that that's going to make animals adopted into homes that aren't fit for them and it's a price the animal's are paying to get adoptions up. There's got to be a better way."
After listening to complaints the board voted to create a committee to review and possibly modify the guidelines. The committee will consist of a board member, a staff person, the adoption manager, two residents who will be selected by the board, one member who offers foster care, and a rescue participant.
Board President Maria Furey says she thinks the adoption guideline committee will be the answer to the dispute.
"What they're going to do is help us shape our guidelines if they need to be large shaped at all. Sounds to me that what really needs to happen is a tweaking."
The board will begin working immediately to establish the committee.
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