LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In an effort to stop a high number of animals being euthanized and also some unnecessary cases, advocates rallied this evening to call for change at The Animal Foundation.
Advocates say they are unhappy with the treatment of the animals at The Animal Foundation and that the unnecessary killings need to stop.
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"We have to get this organization to stop killing animals," said John Waudby.
Friday, the foundation was met with a group of protesters demanding change. Waudby organized the protest and says the foundation has been excessively putting down animals.
"Everybody remembers Chase that was deemed aggressive," he said. "If you put a leash around my neck, I'll probably bark at you too."
He continues saying that it does not stop there.
"Just last week, Luna, I believe her name was, was in this facility," he said. "They knew the owner was coming to pick this dog up and they killed it anyway."
The most recent statistics show The Animal Foundation euthanized 157 dogs in February, a nearly 47% increase from the same time last year.
Animal Rescue Teams say a larger number of animals are suffering.
animal rescue teams i spoke to say a larger number of animals are suffering.
"Dogs are being dumped, left, tied to poles and abandoned," Tracy Paz said. "They're everywhere right now."
Las Vegas councilwoman, Victoria Seaman of Ward 2 agrees.
"We are a world-class city, and there's no excuse for having dogs running in the street and The Animal Foundation operating the way it has been for decades," she said.
Advocates say they hope Friday's protest puts pressure on the organization. They also told KTNV that several animals rescues are teaming up and planning another protest in the near future.
