January 19, 2020 – mountainx.com

Animal rescue and the limits of compassionate care

January 19, 2020 by Thomas Calder

Over the last half-century or so, the nation’s relationship with our furry, four-legged friends has gradually shifted — particularly the way we deal with homeless dogs and cats. Local animal rescue personnel spoke with Xpress about the changes and challenges of operating a no-kill shelter.

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January 19, 2020 by Brent Brown

ASHEVILLE, N.C.

Asheville Archives: Residents tackle animal homelessness, 1957-76

January 19, 2020 by Thomas Calder

“There are more than 40,000,000 homeless dogs and cats in the United States,” wrote Mrs. Fred Hester in a letter published in the May 5, 1957, edition of the Asheville Citizen-Times. “Many people, finding it impossible to find homes for the animals they permitted to be born but are unwilling to keep, resort to drowning, … Read more

Animal rescue and the limits of compassionate care

The Eyes Have It

Asheville Archives: Residents tackle animal homelessness, 1957-76

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