Thanks, Melissa! You’re exactly right—when shelter leadership is overwhelmed or under pressure, even genuine offers can feel like criticism. Bridging that gap takes empathy on both sides. Glad the piece resonated with you!
I have a lot of sympathy for the questioner, and I’ve had similar experiences. Ed’s wisdom and guidance are invaluable on this.
However, I think the cavalier attitude towards data at SOME shelters is inexcusable. Orange County repeatedly published numbers that failed basic arithmetic.
It wasn’t the consequence of insufficient staffing. The shelter produced voluminous glossy reports, even as it neglected data integrity.
Let’s assume the advocates that approached OC could have been more diplomatic. But OC having a bunker mentality in the face of such serious errors is still unacceptable.
Thanks MM for your thoughtful comment. You're absolutely right—when both RCDAS and OC display similar bunker mentalities in the face of serious data issues, it points to something deeper and systemic. Diplomacy matters, yes—but so does accountability, especially when public trust and animal lives are at stake. I appreciate you adding this important layer to the conversation.
Ed, no reason U should remember me, @2007, Rabbitmatch vol at South shelter, but reading your posts, and THIS one tops them all, your analysis and suggestions are brilliant. I'm small time boots on ground, yes?? I just HOPE that someone who is able to work for changes is reading !!!!!
This is absolutely spot on!! Often shelter management does not even know what to ask for in the way of assistance, seeing only attacks and criticism.
Thanks, Melissa! You’re exactly right—when shelter leadership is overwhelmed or under pressure, even genuine offers can feel like criticism. Bridging that gap takes empathy on both sides. Glad the piece resonated with you!
I have a lot of sympathy for the questioner, and I’ve had similar experiences. Ed’s wisdom and guidance are invaluable on this.
However, I think the cavalier attitude towards data at SOME shelters is inexcusable. Orange County repeatedly published numbers that failed basic arithmetic.
https://voiceofoc.org/2023/08/lawther-oc-animal-care-is-unable-to-keep-track-of-its-animals/
It wasn’t the consequence of insufficient staffing. The shelter produced voluminous glossy reports, even as it neglected data integrity.
Let’s assume the advocates that approached OC could have been more diplomatic. But OC having a bunker mentality in the face of such serious errors is still unacceptable.
Thanks MM for your thoughtful comment. You're absolutely right—when both RCDAS and OC display similar bunker mentalities in the face of serious data issues, it points to something deeper and systemic. Diplomacy matters, yes—but so does accountability, especially when public trust and animal lives are at stake. I appreciate you adding this important layer to the conversation.
Well-said Ed. Your experience and dedication in the field of animal-sheltering shines through, thanks!
Ed, no reason U should remember me, @2007, Rabbitmatch vol at South shelter, but reading your posts, and THIS one tops them all, your analysis and suggestions are brilliant. I'm small time boots on ground, yes?? I just HOPE that someone who is able to work for changes is reading !!!!!