Town Animal Shelter Receives Top Ratings in Two New York State Inspection Reports
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is in better shape than the public thought, according to two inspection reports handed down by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The shelter received the highest possible ratings in more than 30 categories, with no deficiencies cited in either report.
The shelter has been the site of several protests in the last year, where residents have voiced their concerns about bloated salaries, inefficient budget management, alleged animal neglect and abuse and corruption.
According to the town, both State reports – the Dog Control Officer Inspection Report and the Municipal Shelter Inspection Report – gave the Animal Shelter "satisfactory" ratings in nearly three dozen categories, which include cleanliness, veterinary care and handling.
The Municipal Animal Shelter Report found that the shelter's housing area and equipment is sanitized regularly, that there is adequate space for all dogs and there is medical care provided when necessary, according to a release from the town.
The Dog Control Officer Inspection Report found that stray dogs are captured and transported safely using sanitized equipment. The report also stated that seizure and disposition records are maintained for all seized dogs.
Animal Shelter Waiving Pet Adoption Fees for St. Patrick's Day
The Hempstead Town Animal Shelter will waive all pet adoption fees during its inaugural "Lucky You, Lucky Me" adoption event on Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All cats and dogs adopted at this event will receive free spaying/neutering, rabies vaccinations and microchipping. Cats are also tested for feline AIDS/leukemia.
The Hempstead Town Animal Shelter is located at 3320 Beltagh Ave. in Wantagh. For more information, call the shelter at (516) 785-5220 or visit the shelter's website.
As for Ax to Grind, Felix, you worked for gary Port during the fall campaign, were paid from the Port Campaign(online records indicate that from the board of elections). You show up at various town board meetings and yell at the board members. So you do have an ax to grind. Maybe you should show up and act like a reasonable person instead of shouting and perhaps people would take you serious.
Sadly, some are using the issue for their own political agenda, ala what Gary Port did this fall. As for Felix, read his comments. Secretly I think he has a crush on Kate, but just can't admit it, ;)
Terry, this is what you always do. As I told you before, in previous replies, state exactly why you disagree with me. Maybe if you did that, I could take what you have to say seriously.
You were an active campaigner for the democratic ticket, donating money and time. Frankly, I think it hurt them for allowing you to be there voice at times They don't answer your question because sometime you are actually incoherent at meetings and yell at random events, only to dismiss and answer before it is given. Anyone who doubts it, watch a video of a town board meeting. Felix, your problem is the way you just yell and attack the board in a disrespectful nature. As for running my mouth, I'm actually using a keyboard. But really, deep down you have a thing for Kate, thats what everyone thinks. Why do you have such infatuation with her. Why didn't you run against your Councilman this year, that way you could have sat night to your dream girl
Yes Felix, keep talking to yourself in the mirror, you will always agree
Your statements are incoherent. They are all over the place. You give no evidence to support anything you say. If you want to ask me a question, do that. If you make a statement, support it with some facts.
The issue is "Save North Korean Refugees". I guess you think saving people trying to get out of a Communist country is a bad thing. Also, Pat Nicolosi is more conservative than anyone on the Town Board. Do you even know him? You are trying to put a square peg in a round hole. My advise to you is give up.
Ron Reagan would be proud of you, forgive me for questioning your strong conservative credentials
- Matt Hogan Associate Regional Editor
Also, while you are reseaching my political donations, take a look at the enrollment field on my Election registration record. You will see it is 'REP'. Once again Terry, why don't you look at facts? Let me ask you a question. Do you support helping North Korean refugees? If you do, you are just as much as a socialist as you claim I am (because according to your logic, if you support any issue Change.org does, you are a Socialist, Right?)
If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck..