The puppies in this photo are the tiny victims of the shelter’s deadly new policy.

We look at this box of tiny puppies, their eyes not even open yet, and we ooh and aah and delight in their cuteness and innocence. They are adorable, sweet, and have their whole lives ahead of them…or not. In reality their lives have already ended thanks to a cruel and inhumane policy recently put into place at the increasingly deadly San Bernardino City Shelter. In what could be called their most callous, hateful move to date, shelter supervisors have declared that they will no longer allow staff or volunteers to contact rescues to save underage puppies or kittens dumped at the shelter without their mothers. If a rescue is present at the time the babies are impounded the rescue can take them, but if no rescue is there the puppies or kittens will be taken to the back and immediately killed. Many shelters in Southern California have foster programs set up for bottle babies as well as underage puppies and kittens surrendered without their mothers. L.A. Animal Services sends regular emails asking for fosters to sign up for the many puppies and kittens in their care. There is no reason San Bernardino City Shelter can’t implement a similar program.

Maria Sanchez was in the shelter lobby on Saturday, 5/11, when this box of underage puppies (A446036) was surrendered by a young man. After taking photos and video, she spoke with Ryan Long, the kennel supervisor, and told him she was going to network for a rescue for the pups. Ryan told Maria not to bother; that she would be wasting her time. That’s when she learned of the new policy – and the deaths of the babies. Ryan and many of the other employees appear to be totally desensitized to the plights of the animals in the shelter. Perhaps staff members suffer from compassion fatigue as they seem to be without concern or care for the innocent lives they take each and every day.

If you are a rescuer willing to take in underage animals on short notice please try to convince the shelter to start a registry and please let me or Maria Sanchez know you are available. We can’t stand by and let the killing of tiny babies go on without putting up a fight.

The puppies in this below video are the tiny victims of the shelter’s deadly new policy:

How to take action

Don’t just get angry…take action! I encourage you to send emails to everyone on the list below …it’s the only way to affect change. Tomorrow I will post a sample letter, but please feel free to email on your own and don’t forget to copy everyone below on your email.

CONTACT INFO FOR SAN BERNARDINO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Email: council@sbcity.org

CONTACT INFO FOR MAYOR:
Patrick J. Morris
Mayor
Email: morris_pat@sbcity.org

FYI: THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT OVERSEES THE ANIMAL SHELTER.

CONTACT INFO FOR CHIEF OF POLICE:
Robert Handy
Chief of Police
Email: handy_ro@sbcity.org

CONTACT INFO FOR CAPTAIN:
Raymond King
Captain
Email: king_ra@sbcity.org

CONTACT INFO FOR SERGEANT AFFRUNTI:
Ph# (909) 384-7228-(Office)
Ph# (909) 693-6339-(Cell)
Email: affrunti_ad@sbcity.org

CONTACT INFO FOR “TEMPORARY” OPERATIONS MANAGER:
Debi Shuker
Desk: 909-384-1304 ext 1515
Email: Shuker_De@sbcity.org

CONTACT INFO FOR SHELTER KENNEL SUPERVISOR:
Ryan Long
Cell Phone: (951) 538-6010
Email: Long_Ry@sbcity.org

Kirkland Petco
May 11th from 10am-2pm

Adella is looking for a home.

The Details:

Browse all our dogs up for adoption on Petfinder and load up the car (your furry friends too!) and come on down!  If you’re interested in a specific dog, please fill out an application now for pre-approval and contact us to ensure the dog will be there. An approved APPLICATION will be required prior to taking your new dog home. Please feel free to send an application in today and we will process it as soon as possible. Although you will also have the opportunity to fill out an application at the event, you will need preapproval to complete an adoption.

If you already have an approved application on file with PUP, please email our adoption coordinator Trish, to let her know which dog you are interested in meeting so she can schedule a meeting time.

My dog is usually pleased with what I do, because she is not infected with the concept of what I “should” be doing.

Lonzo Idolswine

Did you know that PUP specializes in rescuing small breed dogs from high-kill shelters? We have dogs of all ages, divas and snuggle-bugs, active and sleepy companions. See our available dogs, complete a free adoption application and swing by to meet our dogs!

April 27, 2013 from 10-2pm

Reber Ranch
28606 132nd Ave SE
Kent, Washington 98032

Bongo is looking for a home!

The Details:

Browse all our dogs up for adoption on Petfinder and load up the car (your furry friends too!) and come on down!  If you’re interested in a specific dog, please fill out an application now for pre-approval and contact us to ensure the dog will be there. An approved APPLICATION will be required prior to taking your new dog home. Please feel free to send an application in today and we will process it as soon as possible. Although you will also have the opportunity to fill out an application at the event, you will need preapproval to complete an adoption.

If you already have an approved application on file with PUP, please email our adoption coordinator Trish, to let her know which dog you are interested in meeting so she can schedule a meeting time.

April 13th – Issaquah Petco
10:00am – 2pm

The Details:

Browse all our dogs up for adoption on Petfinder and load up the car (your furry friends too!) and come on down! If you’re interested in a specific dog, please fill out an application now for pre-approval and contact us to ensure the dog will be there. An approved APPLICATION will be required prior to taking your new dog home. Please feel free to send an application in today and we will process it as soon as possible. Although you will also have the opportunity to fill out an application at the event, you will need preapproval to complete an adoption.

If you already have an approved application on file with PUP, please email our adoption coordinator Trish, to let her know which dog you are interested in meeting so she can schedule a meeting time.

Attend to help save a life.

Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Berliner Pub
221 Maine Avenue S
Renton, WA 98057

Join super-supporter Miriam and Berliner Pub for an evening of drinking great beer, eating good food, winning awesome raffle prices, listening to great music and supporting PUP Dog Rescue! All proceeds will benefit and support PUP’s efforts to save dogs that would be put to sleep otherwise.

We will have a silent raffle, which will allow you to put your raffle tickets towards the items you really want. Among other things we have Mariners and Sounders tickets, a Nexus 4 phone, gift baskets and gift certificates from various businesses.

The Colour Project will be providing some great music, if you haven’t heard of them, you’re missing out and will now have a chance to listen to them.

Big thanks to Berliner Pub for hosting this event, and to Miriam for making one of her many charitable ideas a reality. Attire is traditional festive German dress (if you so desire).

A treat for your heart, soul, stomach, ears, and eyes (there will be lots of beautiful, dog-loving people there) all in one evening… who can say no to that?

• Register: http://secondchancespup.eventbrite.com/
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/events/101940776667960/

If you can’t make the event, don’t you fret now. You can support the event by donating here:

http://www.crowdrise.com/secondchancesPUP/fundraiser/LittleSlav

Kirkland Petco
March 30th from 10am-2pm

Winky the puppy

The Details:

Browse all our dogs up for adoption on Petfinder and load up the car (your furry friends too!) and come on down!  If you’re interested in a specific dog, please fill out an application now for pre-approval and contact us to ensure the dog will be there. An approved APPLICATION will be required prior to taking your new dog home. Please feel free to send an application in today and we will process it as soon as possible. Although you will also have the opportunity to fill out an application at the event, you will need preapproval to complete an adoption.

If you already have an approved application on file with PUP, please email our adoption coordinator Trish, to let her know which dog you are interested in meeting so she can schedule a meeting time.

“A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.”  ~Author Unknown

On the “tails” of another successful shelter sweep, PUP is hosting another adoption event to find homes for our many homeless rescue dogs. If you have room in your heart and home, please swing by.

Issaquah Petco
Saturday, March 16th from 10-2pm

Errol Flynn, the stylish little man!

The Details:

Browse all our dogs up for adoption on Petfinder and load up the car (your furry friends too!) and come on down!  If you’re interested in a specific dog, please fill out an application now for pre-approval and contact us to ensure the dog will be there. An approved APPLICATION will be required prior to taking your new dog home. Please feel free to send an application in today and we will process it as soon as possible. Although you will also have the opportunity to fill out an application at the event, you will need preapproval to complete an adoption.

If you already have an approved application on file with PUP, please email our adoption coordinator Trish, to let her know which dog you are interested in meeting so she can schedule a meeting time.

Join us this Saturday for a dog adoption event!

Reber Ranch
28606 132nd Ave SE
Kent, Washington 98032

The Details:

Browse all our dogs up for adoption on Petfinder and load up the car (your furry friends too!) and come on down!  If you’re interested in a specific dog, please fill out an application now for pre-approval and contact us to ensure the dog will be there. An approved APPLICATION will be required prior to taking your new dog home. Please feel free to send an application in today and we will process it as soon as possible. Although you will also have the opportunity to fill out an application at the event, you will need preapproval to complete an adoption.

If you already have an approved application on file with PUP, please email our adoption coordinator Trish, to let her know which dog you are interested in meeting so she can schedule a meeting time.

Issaquah Petco
Saturday, February 16, 2013
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

The Details:

Browse all our dogs up for adoption on Petfinder and load up the car (your furry friends too!) and come on down!  If you’re interested in a specific dog, please fill out an application now for pre-approval and contact us to ensure the dog will be there. An approved APPLICATION will be required prior to taking your new dog home. Please feel free to send an application in today and we will process it as soon as possible. Although you will also have the opportunity to fill out an application at the event, you will need preapproval to complete an adoption.

If you already have an approved application on file with PUP, please email our adoption coordinator Trish, to let her know which dog you are interested in meeting so she can schedule a meeting time.