AUSTIN, RYAN CLINTON AND THE FALL OF NO KILL THERE

This is a re-print with permission of a blog post that is quite interesting.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

RYAN CLINTON AND NO KILL TAKE A WHOOPING IN AUSTIN THANKS TO WWW.DOGSBITE.ORG

That's what it appears to be. A few weeks ago, Colleen Lynn of www.DogsBite.ORG, presented a factual report to the Public Safety Commission in Austin that plainly showed that a 35% jump in dog bites coincided with the city's adoption of No Kill. Ryan Clinton of No Kill presented his report. At the next meeting, these reports were discussed. Seems Ryan had no confidence in his report. Where were you that day, Ryan? You didn't bother to go to the meeting to "defend" your report. Could it be that you knew you would get reamed a new one so you stayed away?

http://blog.dogsbite.org/2012/08/dog-bites-in-austin-increase-after-no-kill.html.html

Austin, TX - DogsBite.org recently reviewed 5-years of dog bite data gained from the City of Austin under the Freedom of Information Act. The data shows that dog bites have increased substantially since the city adopted a No-Kill policy in 2010. Between 2009 and 2011, dog bites increased 35%. The primary offenders of all bites were pit bulls and their mixes, responsible for 22% (1,288) followed by Labradors and their mixes, which inflicted 12% (682) during the 5-year period.

Year	Dog Bites
2007	1015
2008	1065
2009	1074
2010	1222
2011	1449
Total	5825

Top Biting Breeds 2007-2011	#	%
Pit bull	1288	22%
Labrador	682	12%
Chihuahua	476	8%
German Shepherd	334	6%
Uknown	223	4%

The City of Austin ended its Pet Licensing Program in 2008/2009. 

Seems this has gotten Ryan Clinton's panties all in a wad and he fired back with his own "report" which, of course, states there is no correlation between the adoption of No Kill and the 35% rise in dog bites in Travis County. 

However, the Public Safety Commission begs to differ. Seems they are a little upset about the poor report Ryan turned into them. Even taking to waving it in the air as they talked about being "very very disappointed" in the report. You did yourself in, Ryan and now your credibility is questioned. About time.

Commissioner (Vice Chair) Kim Rossmo speaking of Ryan's report to the Commission.

I just would have to say, I wanted to warn other commissioners that this is ... a very poor report.

Again we see the use of acronyms without explanations.

You'll note that this particular graph; we are not through 2012, so what may look like a drop has really no meaning. We don't know what the cut off point, what month it was.

They have no idea how to do a trend line.

Bottom line is the relevant issue is what has occurred since 2009. Going back to 2000 only washes out data.

I just pulled some of my own figures off my iPhone, and bottom line Travis County's population went up 3.6% since 2009. The number of bites went up 35%, which is a 30% per capita rate -- which is quite significant.

I don't know, it's only two years; it's hard to know if it is an ongoing thing, but I am very very disappointed in this report, which I think was designed to confuse not help us make a proper decision.

My final thing is, I am not quite sure why a mandatory neutering policy is in conflict with what they are trying to do, but I did not think this was designed to help us make the right decisions [holds up the report].

I would urge you all to be very careful looking at the report and feel free to examine the numbers yourself.

Poor little Ryan, his house of cards is falling, just like the house of cars of his Messiah has already fallen. Ryan is a slow learner, he hasn't jumped ship yet but he will before it is over. I must say it couldn't happen to a "nicer" guy. Stay tuned, Ryan, there is more.

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: SLOW KILL OR NO KILL?

This is a riveting story of a reporter who went into a No Kill shelter and was appalled at what he found. Please watch the video. As difficult as it may be to watch, you must see the suffering of animals under this movement of No Kill.

http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/Stories/2012/Sep4/MorganStory.html

During a recent visit to the Cattaraugus County SCPA (CCSPCA) in Olean, NY., we found a shocking perversion of No Kill, one which defies imagination. After identifying the CCSPCA as a self-proclaimed No Kill facility, The Reporter decided to visit the Olean shelter to observe its operations on a normal business day. 

While walking through the room, it was disturbing to see that many cats showed obvious signs of upper respiratory distress, with nasal discharge, ocular discharge, and open mouth breathing. Exiting Kitty Kingdom, one approaches a corridor leading to a length of dog kennels. The majority of the animals in this area were literally bouncing off the walls, some circling repeatedly at high speeds and some appearing to self-mutilate, continually chewing on their paws and tails [VIDEOS AVAILABLE ONLINE]. These same behaviors were repeated in all other areas of the facility where dogs were kept.

The stench of urine and feces throughout the facility was overpowering. We observed mice scurrying down hallways and under doors. The roof, viewed from the outside of the facility, shows signs of damage and is partially covered with tarps. While leaving the facility and passing the FIV cats in the front lobby, it was noticed that one of the male cats, sitting on a cat perch, was shaking his head repeatedly and sneezing, which finally resulted in him falling sideways off the perch, landing on his side. These were not healthy or happy animals.

According to Kelly Chaffee, former CCSPCA President and current Board Member, “the facility has been No Kill since 1985.” 
Chaffee’s claim that CCSPCA is a No Kill shelter is based on her belief that, if animals cannot be adopted, they should remain at the shelter indefinitely. Chaffee reports that on a given day, from 250 to 400 animals are housed onsite at the Olean facility, including cats and dogs. She explained that the facility no longer offers a low cost spay/neuter clinic, stating that the majority of animals are adopted out unneutered.  

The descriptions of what was found at this No Kill shelter would turn your stomach. Yet this is acceptable to those who follow this movement. This isn't the only example, there are hundreds just like this shelter. Now I ask, is this what you want for the Devore shelter? Stand against Nathan Winograd and his cult followers if you don't want Devore to fall.

WHERE'S THE PAPERWORK? $100,000 DEPENDS ON THAT PAPERWORK

Devore needs the paperwork for those pending adoptions, where is it? Those pending adoptions are the rescues who have pulled animals out of Devore. Those pulls can't be counted as adoptions until the animals are placed in a real home. What can it mean, that this many have been pulled and not placed? Are they sitting in boarding kennels, where are they? 

Please get that paperwork in so that Devore can get the $100,000 from this challenge. That can go a long way to help many animals. Isn't that what we all want?

NO KILL SHELBY COUNTY, KY FORCED TO REDUCE POPULATION

The previous post on cyber bullying was a result of Shelby County, Kentucky announcing that it would drop it's four year attempt at being No Kill. After four years of being No Kill, Shelby County finally admits that it just isn't working for them.

http://www.wlky.com/news/local-news/kentucky-news/Shelby-County-Animal-Shelter-forced-to-reduce-population/-/9718420/16120014/-/item/2/-/jnujwl/-/index.html

A reduction mandate means dogs and cats will have to be put down.

The Shelby County Animal Shelter has been far over capacity for several months. A room that used to be someone's office is now filled with cats.

"We are basically overwhelmed," said acting Animal Control Director Rusty Newton.

"It's a struggle every day," said animal control director Bradley King.

About 210 cats and dogs are now now at the shelter, which was designed to handle 60 dogs, 10 puppies, and 80 cats.

"We've tried to run it beyond that and it's just not working. It's not safe, it's not healthy for the animals," said Newton.

"There's no circulation in this room, so we've been fighting a little more sickness lately," said King.

Officials said space isn't the only problem. There are also budgetary constraints: Extra animals means more food and medicine.

It also means additional staff to adequately care for the numbers, something the shelter doesn't have the funds for.

This shelter had animals stuck in rooms without ventilation, anywhere they could put them. No one thinks about the health of these animals when they do that. Disease loves these conditions. PeTA sent a basket of vegan treats from Allison's Gourmet, the business that No Kill cyber bullied, to this shelter. Thus the attack by the No Kill cult terrorists. An innocent business fulfilling an order and No Kill attacked them. Why didn't No Kill attack PeTA? Because No Kill attacks PeTA every day. No Kill attacks any organization that breaks up puppy mills or hoarders. Why does No Kill do that? Because No Kill is backed by hoarders, lab bunchers, flippers, abusers, and in particular the unethical breeders of the world. I am not talking responsible breeders, but those who thrive on cruel breeding. 

Those who are attracted to the No Kill movement are the radicals, the outcasts of the humane community. They rely on the notion that people think if you "save" animals, you must be a good person. But with the amount of raids of these followers of No Kill, one can only put these No Killers in a group of people who could care less about the animals and care only for their own egos and agendas. These are the ones who come after Devore, bullies, nothing but a bunch of bullies who are intimidating San Bernardino constituents into silence.

 

THE ART OF CYBER-BULLYING AS TAUGHT BY NO KILL

Over this past weekend a small business owner was attacked, and yes I mean attacked, by No Kill followers. All this small business owner did was fill an order. 

No Kill relies on intimidation to silence those who would speak against it. It is a tactic used time and time again against good people who do good things. Non profits (rescues) who dare to speak against Nathan Winograd and No Kill are labeled murderers, animal killers, and worse by the followers of No Kill and often by Nathan Winograd himself. If you read his blog, it is full of hate, vengeance, vile accusations with no proof, and nothing you would want to read to your children at night.

This particular blog summed it up nicely and therefore I ask that you read it in it's entirety. I have selected some quote from it below.

http://delawarecapa.blogspot.com/2012/09/no-kill-movement-new-mccarthy-era.html

No-Kill Movement - The New McCarthy Era

Even more concerning is that community leaders have allowed the minority voices of a few to become so emboldened that they feel entitled to shout down the masses, even on a small business Facebook page. 

This small business owner responds:

I am disheartened by today’s assaults against my business, Allison’s Gourmet. For 15 years, I have poured my heart and soul into this delicious little company. My entire life is dedicated to compassion for animals, which is the guiding principle for everything I do, personally and professionally.
While this hurts me deeply on a personal level, what pains me even more, is the divisive undercurrent I’ve witnessed in the vegan/animal rights community over these past 15 years.

Keeping in mind that the only thing this business did was send a gift basket to a shelter for a client, below are the comments that can only make one reminisce about the McCarthy era, when people were forced to denounce friends, coworkers, and others who McCarthy suspected of associations with communism, no matter how much of a stretch the accusation was.  To be honest, what took place this weekend was about Un-American as anything I've seen in decades. 

And this quote from Edward R. Murrow in 1954 says it best. We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. We must remember always, that accusation is not proof, and that conviction depends upon evidence and due process of law. We will not walk in fear, one of another. We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason if we dig deep into our history and our doctrine, and remember that we are not descended from fearful men. 

When officials ask where are the others, just remember this example. They are there, they just can't speak because of fear. I ask that the elected officials of this country listen to the silent majority instead of the McCarthy of No Kill.

  

RECOMMENDED READING

This is an excellent piece written by Pat Dunaway for Opposing Views. Dunaway has been victimized by the No Kill movement and Nathan Winograd.

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/animal-rights/no-kill-movement-savior-or-scam

Scams abound now linked directly to No Kill and it's followers. Know who you contribute too. These people aren't saving lives, they are scamming for their own personal gain.

IS THERE ANY TRUTH IN THE NO KILL MOVEMENT?

I came across this from Nathan Winograd and asked that very question. Everyone knows of the infamous interview between Rick Berman of the Center for Consumer Freedom and Nathan Winograd. It is like Jesse Jackson granting an interview with Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan.

Let me introduce you to Rick Berman in case you don't know the name. He attacks Mothers Against Drunk Driving. He tells you that smoking is good for you. He defends the "right" to cruel puppy mills, cruelty in agribusiness, and the list goes on. A downright Mr. Evil. 

http://www.youtube.com/user/StopHumanewatch

Rick Berman also campaigns against the major national organizations that stand between him and his cruel cohorts. He uses his millions to buy billboards against HSUS. Wonder how much use that money could be to solve the overpopulation problem.

And every word from his mouth comes right out of the mouth of Nathan Winograd. But Winograd just swears that he is not the puppet of Berman. Who stands to gain the most if Berman succeeds in his vendetta against HSUS, PeTA, and the ASPCA? Why, Winograd of course.

Here's a link that proves the relationship between Berman and Winograd. Why would Berman pimp Winograd's books when they stand for everything Berman says he is against?
In this piece on Berman's site, he uses Winograd to prove his point. http://www.consumerfreedom.com/2008/05/3628-petas-pet-death-toll-grows-again/

And from that same site is the infamous interview. Once you read about Berman, you realize that this is not a man who could possibly be interested in helping animals. http://www.consumerfreedom.com/2007/09/183-the-book-hsus-and-peta-dont-want-you-to-read/

Winograd's response to someone asking him about this? He's never talked or met Berman? Berman could have been a maker of crush videos and would Winograd have cared?

I've never talked to or met "Rick Berman," do not get any money or information from the "Center for Consumer Freedom," do not have a relationship with them, and do not agree with their views about animals. I have a vegan cookbook

 being published in December (see All American Vegan) and guarantee that they won't be promoting it as it promotes everything they are against. 

A number of years ago, I got an e-mail from someone at that organization asking if I would be willing to answer some questions about my book, Redemption. I agreed so long as they did not change my answers and if they edited them, I retained the right to veto their publication. Ironically, a few months earlier, I had received an e-mail from HSUS asking me if I would agree to an interview. I told them the same thing. I would do it but only on condition that they not change my answers and if they edited them, I have the right to veto their publication. The Center for Consumer Freedom said ok. I did the interview, they posted my answers verbatim (editing only for grammar). HSUS said no, I did not do the interview.

Nathan

April 11, 2011 at 4:32pm · 11

Now I ask you, do you really believe that he never talked with Rick Berman?