By Sgt. Jack Nash
OCSO
We wish to deal with recent allegations made by Oasis Pet Rescue relating to our rescinding the adoption of K9 Robin, a Jack Russel combine. We perceive the priority arising from this case and are dedicated to offering the information to make sure transparency and readability.
First and foremost, our high precedence is the protection of our neighborhood and the well-being of all animals in our care. We take each incident significantly and comply with strict protocols to make sure the protection of all our workers and the animals in our care.
We additionally perceive that the general public outcry over the state of affairs is predicated solely on the model of the incident supplied by the rescue.
Recently, Oasis Pet Rescue posted their model of an incident about two Jack Russell combine dogs, Batman and Robin, who had been up for adoption.
This is the primary distinction within the information.
Both Batman and Robin had been surrendered to the Sheriff’s Office because of the house owners leaving the nation. During the give up, our employees observed the canine’s aggressiveness in the direction of them, together with the proprietor. It was decided at the moment that Robin was to not be adopted.
Our employees made an error by permitting Robin to be available for adoption. Policy is in place to forestall such animals from being adopted sooner or later, and the employees member has obtained counseling.
Our employees member was inserting Robin within the automobile in the course of the adoption course of when the canine aggressively bit them on the arm and hand. After being bitten, the employees member reacted appropriately by instantly dropping Robin into the automobile with out throwing or “tossed it,” as Oasis had acknowledged.
It ought to be famous, that our employees ought to have utilized a distinct methodology to assist safe and switch the animal because it was already exhibiting indicators of aggressive habits and has additionally obtained counseling. Batman was transferred with out incident.
After the biting of our employees, Robin was tethered and faraway from the automobile, ensuing within the adoption being rescinded. Oasis was notified of this instantly.
We obtained a message from Emily Bruer, co-founder of Oasis Animal Rescue, who has adopted and rehomed quite a few animals via our partnership.
Emily wished to satisfy with Sheriff Stephen to debate the incident and see if consideration might be given to adopting Robin. As quickly as she despatched the request to our Public Information Officer (PIO), he tried to arrange the assembly. However, inside minutes of this request, Oasis Animal Rescue launched a press release and a petition looking for assist for his or her model of occasions.
Shortly after, Sheriff Stephen, Sgt. Gonzalez, together with Sgt. Gonzalez’s grownup little one obtained threats and accusations by way of Facebook and different social media platforms.
As a outcome, Sheriff Stephen canceled the appointment, and a message was left with the Rescue. This brought about Emily to perception into much more disparity between our company and our personnel on social media.
It could be very disheartening when a bunch we work with, who is aware of the challenges and difficulties of pet adoption, shares misinformation. Sadly, these false narratives create hardships and an absence of public belief within the steady efforts we make to make sure all our adoptable animals obtain a home.
We have made efforts to enhance adoptions by inviting neighborhood companions just like the nationally acknowledged Pegasus Foundation to go to, observe, and evaluate our procedures to make sure transparency in our day by day operations.
We can’t permit any animal with a historical past of biting or aggression to be adopted because of the danger of future assaults. Therefore, we stand behind the choice to take away Robin from the adoption listing.
We hope this helps clarify the difficulty. However, ways to intimidate or affect our workers, notably their households, is not going to be tolerated. If discovered to be related, swift legal prices might be pursued.
We are deeply dedicated to the welfare of any animal in our care and custody. This contains stopping people who find themselves not appropriate pet house owners from adopting pets. We invite guests to our facility to undertake a pet and take home a furry pal who wants a loving home.
