Couple: Shelter put down dog we wanted to adopt
By Tracy Vedder Published: Apr 4, 2012 at 6:21 PM PDT
EVERETT, Wash. -- The Ellis family did everything possible to save a dog they believe was severely abused.
But the family just learned the dog they had hoped to adopt was put down.
The Ellis family found the dog, named Blaze, while looking at property in Sultan.
"He was nothing but skin and bones," said Leigh Ellis.
Randy Ellis says, when I picked him up, I couldn't believe...how light he was," said Randy Ellis, crying. "He didn't weigh anything."
After just five days in the Ellis home, he was already looking much better. The family took Blaze to a veterinarian whose records indicate the dog was emaciated and suffering from a staph infection that could have stemmed from starvation or poor nutrition.
The case was reported to animal control, and an officer took Blaze to the Everett shelter while animal control investigated suspected cruelty by its owner.
The Ellis family said they made clear to all parties involved, especially those at the animal shelter, that they wanted to adopt Blaze.
"He was this cute little dog," Randy Ellis said. "Very lovable."
Then last month, Blaze's owner gave up all rights to the dog and said the Ellis family should adopt him.
But the shelter put down Blaze the very next day without ever contacting the Ellises.
"Unfortunately, the dog was so ill that they deemed that he couldn't make a good pet for somebody in their home," said Everett spokeswoman Steffani Lillie. Lillie added Blaze was suffering from cancer and an open cancerous sore that extended 8 to 10 inches wide.
But there is no mention of cancer or open tumors in the shelter's own reports otained by KOMO News late Wednesday. Instead the vet noted, "Blaze is bright and alert, stands readily and walks with a quick pace."
When confronted with this information, Lillie did not budge. However, she also did not provide any additional information.
"It is what has been told to me, and I will stand by that, by my medical staff," she said.
As for the Ellis family, in spite of repeated calls to animal control, they were never told Blaze's previous owner had wanted to turn his rights to the dog over to them. They also never heard from the animal control agent, and never received any updates in the case.
And when they finally got a hold of the shelter, it was too late.
"So I called the shelter yesterday, and they tell me that they put the dog down," Randy Ellis said.
KOMO News has asked the shelter for any proof that shows Blaze had an open cancerous sore, or any other reason that supports their decision to put him down. The shelter has not provided any such information.
But the family just learned the dog they had hoped to adopt was put down.
The Ellis family found the dog, named Blaze, while looking at property in Sultan.
"He was nothing but skin and bones," said Leigh Ellis.
Randy Ellis says, when I picked him up, I couldn't believe...how light he was," said Randy Ellis, crying. "He didn't weigh anything."
After just five days in the Ellis home, he was already looking much better. The family took Blaze to a veterinarian whose records indicate the dog was emaciated and suffering from a staph infection that could have stemmed from starvation or poor nutrition.
The case was reported to animal control, and an officer took Blaze to the Everett shelter while animal control investigated suspected cruelty by its owner.
The Ellis family said they made clear to all parties involved, especially those at the animal shelter, that they wanted to adopt Blaze.
"He was this cute little dog," Randy Ellis said. "Very lovable."
Then last month, Blaze's owner gave up all rights to the dog and said the Ellis family should adopt him.
But the shelter put down Blaze the very next day without ever contacting the Ellises.
"Unfortunately, the dog was so ill that they deemed that he couldn't make a good pet for somebody in their home," said Everett spokeswoman Steffani Lillie. Lillie added Blaze was suffering from cancer and an open cancerous sore that extended 8 to 10 inches wide.
But there is no mention of cancer or open tumors in the shelter's own reports otained by KOMO News late Wednesday. Instead the vet noted, "Blaze is bright and alert, stands readily and walks with a quick pace."
When confronted with this information, Lillie did not budge. However, she also did not provide any additional information.
"It is what has been told to me, and I will stand by that, by my medical staff," she said.
As for the Ellis family, in spite of repeated calls to animal control, they were never told Blaze's previous owner had wanted to turn his rights to the dog over to them. They also never heard from the animal control agent, and never received any updates in the case.
And when they finally got a hold of the shelter, it was too late.
"So I called the shelter yesterday, and they tell me that they put the dog down," Randy Ellis said.
KOMO News has asked the shelter for any proof that shows Blaze had an open cancerous sore, or any other reason that supports their decision to put him down. The shelter has not provided any such information.
As
the proud owner (or would that be owned by) a rescue dog - this story
DISGUSTS me. Animals catch so few breaks as it is. It sure sounds to be
that if Blaze had some massive open wound, the first vet that saw him
before he went to shelter would have noted that in the medical records.
And just because Blaze had cancer, certainly didn't mean that the Ellis'
weren't willing to pay for appropriate treatment - cancer is not a
death sentence for a dog.
However, letting animal control in Snohomish County and the Everett Animal Shelter getting involved in the rescue? Why yes - that definitely appears to be the death sentence for a pet.
But, if you're a supporter of the shelter please do not pull your support - instead demand the true records be released, or the resignation of the director of the Everett animal shelter.
However, letting animal control in Snohomish County and the Everett Animal Shelter getting involved in the rescue? Why yes - that definitely appears to be the death sentence for a pet.
But, if you're a supporter of the shelter please do not pull your support - instead demand the true records be released, or the resignation of the director of the Everett animal shelter.
Plus,
being in the Ellis' home for 5 days I think they would have noticed any
open wounds on him. Sounds like a big cover up. He had a family that
would have taken him AND his medical costs upon themselves and the
Everett Shelter screwed up big time and denied this dog a life and this
family a loving member of their family.
Wilhelm 74p · 2 days ago
I'm
the proud owner of a rescued dog. My Lab-Terrier was scheduled to be
terminated as well, but we saved him in time. He's been my buddy for ten
years, and hopefully still has a few left in him.
Centurion_21 99p · 2 days ago
Sounds like some of the shelter staff were into the animal tranquilizers on this one.
Trippy67 49p · 2 days ago
Yes,
why did they let "animal" control get involved? I would have personally
kept the dog and let them know I "found' him however I would have never
turned him over- especially if he looked abused in any way. I am sure
these people had the best intentions, however I seriously pray that this
case is investigated. What a travesty that they wanted to take on this
dog regardless of his condition- how or what organization could be so
cruel!!
KatieMcC 110p · 2 days ago
Isn't
it required that animal control have "possession" of an animal if the
owners are being investigated for cruelty or abuse? I thought there was
another case not so long ago somewhat similar where a rescue
organization was denied fostering rights on a couple dogs needing very
serious rehab during an investigation. Personally, if that's true, I
think that law needs to be changed immediately! There is no reason that I
can imagine for an animal to not be in a loving home, even if it is
"evidence".
northender 66p · 2 days ago
Everett is a high kill shelter. This is not a surprise. Yes it's a desth sentence for any animal--dog or cat.
RiverDog17 -97p · 3 days ago
Nice
work Everett Shelter! Guess the dog caught "cancer" in 12 hours!
Idiots! I feel sorry for the people that wanted to give that healthy dog
on the road to recovery a nice loving warm home. Glad I don't live in
Everett and have to use your so called shelter, more like a Nazi Death
Camp for animals!
sparky2112 111p · 3 days ago
I
seriously doubt the shelter went out of it's way to kill the dog. There
are literally thousands of dogs needing good homes out there - move on.
brionlogan 96p · 3 days ago
Yes,
but this specific dog had a family that already bonded with him and
opened their home and hearts to him. What reason would they have to put
him down? Inept lazy a55e5!
thatsjarrod 107p · 3 days ago
Sparky..don't
be dumb. Nobody thinks the shelter went out of it's way to kill the
dog. What seems apparent is that the shelter made a mistake, and then
tried to create a story to cover their mistake. That is what is
sickening and why people are upset.
duck08 73p · 3 days ago
THANK
YOU !! why do they have to lie ? just suck it up and admit you made a
mistake. its called taking responsibility, more people should try it !!
lifelongwa 86p · 3 days ago
On the contrary sparky...how about YOU 'move on' eh???
Hopefully you do not 'own' any little furry critters of your own, with an attitude like that!!!
Hopefully you do not 'own' any little furry critters of your own, with an attitude like that!!!
nubbaroo 4p · 2 days ago
Really
sparky, Lets say that you had a dog and you took it in for a vet for a
check up, the vet reported it to animal control and they came and got
your dog. WIthout warning they put your dog down, ooops sorry we made a
mistake. Now I know your not gonna be all calm and collective about it.
Get a clue!!!! All this family wanted to do what help this loveable dog.
Dog have feeling as well. To the Ellis family if I was you I would take
action so no other animal has to suffer. My thoughts and prayer are you
and your love ones...
noreg 108p · 2 days ago
Some,
but not all, employees who work in animal shelters develop a
hard-core/callus exterior from seeing so many sad and pathetic cases
stemming from uncaring animal owners. But, there should be some
preventative measures to keep something like this from happening. Why
were these people's request to adopt this dog completely ignored by this
agency????
Judging from the Everett Shelter's spokesperson, she certainly seemed to be COVERING FOR HER EMPLOYEES. Under the presenting evidence, this is not not not acceptable. I will be closely watching for all follow-up stories relating to this matter. I only hope they are learning from their mistakes.
Judging from the Everett Shelter's spokesperson, she certainly seemed to be COVERING FOR HER EMPLOYEES. Under the presenting evidence, this is not not not acceptable. I will be closely watching for all follow-up stories relating to this matter. I only hope they are learning from their mistakes.
DownwObama 71p · 2 days ago
Steffani Lillie is a moron.
She can stand by her medial staffs' story after they are collectively fired and waiting at the unemployment line.
She can stand by her medial staffs' story after they are collectively fired and waiting at the unemployment line.
northender 66p · 2 days ago
Nothing
will happen to them. Everett is known throughout the rescue world as a
high kill shelter and to never bring animals there.
indwangu 102p · 3 days ago
...Then go ahead and read something else on another news site Mr/Ms "In dwan gu". You can stop talking now.
indwangu 102p · 2 days ago
Oh,
but I do read other new sites. But Komo is like a train wreck - you
can't not look. The reporting style is so tabloidish it's an
embarrassment. And the commenters, myself included, are frequently so
amusing I can't contain myself. So, see you tomorrow.
jankat68 4p · 2 days ago
indwangu-
hi yes I have experienced the shock and awe of komo and many other news
reporters first hand with stories that were very exagerated but
unfortunately-they've probably got it right with Everett Animal
Shelter-sounds like some investigating should be done but I have got to
say that the more I hear about shelters the more saddened I become.
Animals are NOT safe in animal shelters-most of these shelters are just
death camps-and the responsibility begins with PEOPLE who do not take
care of their pets or act as if the animal is disposable! sad story-sad
that the people didn't get to adopt the dog-and that the dog was put
down :-(
Lakeunion 89p · 3 days ago
This
is no way to treat mans best friend. I am sorry Blaze for being so let
down by your original owner and then the shelter. You deserved better.
lildifferent -102p · 3 days ago
The
poor dog! Finally had a family who cared and the shelter failed him!
The reports don't back the shelter's story! Blaze was let down twice! So
sorry to the Ellis family and RIP Blaze!
thatsjarrod 107p · 3 days ago
"When confronted with this information, Lillie did not budge. However, she also did not provide any additional information.
"It is what has been told to me, and I will stand by that, by my medical staff," she said."
Steffani Lillie is the epitome of what is wrong with our government.
"As a public servant even when faced with a hard copy of the truth, i will look you in the eye and tell you a bold faced lie.
"It is what has been told to me, and I will stand by that, by my medical staff," she said."
Steffani Lillie is the epitome of what is wrong with our government.
"As a public servant even when faced with a hard copy of the truth, i will look you in the eye and tell you a bold faced lie.
DownwObama 71p · 2 days ago
Steffani Lillie is a moron.
She can stand by her medial staffs' story after they are collectively fired and waiting at the unemployment line.
She can stand by her medial staffs' story after they are collectively fired and waiting at the unemployment line.
elaine2fox 101p · 3 days ago
Well, I guess we know who Blaze will be waiting for at Rainbow Bridge!! RIP sweetie - so many humans failed you.
duck08 73p · 3 days ago
yes,
at least he has the rainbow bridge to look forward to! I have a soul
mate waiting there for me ! he can play with him. R.I.P
elaine2fox 101p · 2 days ago
Me
too - I just lost my old (nearly 13) sweetheart in Mid March. I'm still
crying every day. I took very good care of her but I couldn't snatch
her away from death try as I might. At least she's okay now. :)
duck08 73p · 9 hours ago
yep
your baby is with my baby and they can play together until we can join
them ! my heart goes out to you ! i'm sure you did all you could ! you
will be together again ! I know in my heart and i can feel it, when its
our time to go we will close our eyes and open them to a rainbow bridge
with our babies waiting on the other side wiggling their whole body's
soooo happy to see us again! try to let happy memories of her help you
through this very hard time! my thoughts are with you !!!
lhasasmom 86p · 3 days ago
Sounds
like the Everett Shelter is dishing out lame excuses. According to the
their own report on the first exam, there were no indications of Cancer
or tumors. Blaze could have had a happy life with the Ellis's. Saddley
some workers felt he needed to be euthenized rather than given that
opportunity for a happy home/life, filled with love.
theworldsamess 101p · 3 days ago
I
just read this on craigslist yesterday..this family was asking for help
with an investigation. Its sad but I'm glad its on the news for
everyone to be able to read this. I hope something get done.
RayBigs 13p · 3 days ago
...basically
the same thing happened to us under the previous management at the
Everett Shelter. They were not going to release the pup that was about
to be put down & I wanted to adopt. They told me I could not adopt
because the pup was going to be put down. What kind of stupid logic is
that! I refused to leave the Shelter without the pup. I even called the
Mayor (who actually is in charge of the Shelter) & they released our
Archie to us, It sounds like the Mayor of Everett should make changes
in the Director again!!
mtnhiker 109p · 3 days ago
The
family just learned a valuable lesson - the bigger government gets -
the more and more things you have to keep from the authorities (local,
state and National) - evidenlty trying to help an animal is one of those
things.
ethelmertz2010 130p · 3 days ago
That's
crap! Blaze's new owners should have been contacted with his medical
problems and been given a choice as to whether they wanted to pay to
keep him alive and healthy, which they didn't get to do.
Pawpowered 63p · 3 days ago
Theres two sides to every situation, it's unfortunate Vedder isn't reporting the other side.
myownopinion 92p · 2 days ago
According to Dr. Phil; no matter how flat you make a pancake, it still has 2 sides. Do you know the other side of the story?
GryphonSilver 105p · 2 days ago
Shoulds like we got ourselfs a shelter troll here.
Its obvious they F'd up. They need to pull their big boy/girl pants up and admit it instead of cowardly hiding behind lies.
Its obvious they F'd up. They need to pull their big boy/girl pants up and admit it instead of cowardly hiding behind lies.
noreg 108p · 2 days ago
Can
you not read? The shelter itself stated the dog was fine, and is now
putting out lies to cover up what they did... Maybe you need a lesson in
comprehension.
stamperzann 113p · 2 days ago
Well since you seem to know the other side of the story, get on with it and tell us all about it.
no_comment 66p · 2 days ago
FIRE EVERY ONE THAT HAD A HAND IN THIS ITS ABOUT THE ANIMALS
R.I.P you poor little guy
R.I.P you poor little guy
DinkorSink -42p · 2 days ago
So
let me get this straight. The Ellis family finds the dog that is in
serious need of medical attention? They obviously don't want to pay the
medical expense for the dog's treatment? So they take it to the shelter
where other peoples funds can be used to treat the animal? They tell
everyone that they want the dog, but don't want to pay for it's
treatment?
The doctors then examine the dog and see that the expense to help the dog far exceeds their finacial ability, and that amount of funds may save three other dogs. They make the decision to put the dog down and save it from it's pain.
The next day the Ellis Family shows up, assuming that the expense to treat the dog has been completed? Now they want to step up and adopt the dog?
Really......Come On...you found the dog, you wanted the dog, then pay for the treatment of the dog...........don't depend on others to save the dog so you can adopt. Take responsibility.
The doctors then examine the dog and see that the expense to help the dog far exceeds their finacial ability, and that amount of funds may save three other dogs. They make the decision to put the dog down and save it from it's pain.
The next day the Ellis Family shows up, assuming that the expense to treat the dog has been completed? Now they want to step up and adopt the dog?
Really......Come On...you found the dog, you wanted the dog, then pay for the treatment of the dog...........don't depend on others to save the dog so you can adopt. Take responsibility.
whatsthecost 1p · 2 days ago
I
don't think you read the entire article. It says that the family took
him to a vet for treatment and the vet contacted the shelter to
investigate possible animal abuse by the previous owner. I don't see
anything about the family contacting the shelter to get out of paying
for treatment. I don't see anything that says "they obviously don't want
to pay the medical expense for the dog's treatment" or "They tell
everyone that they want the dog, but don't want to pay for it's
treatment" in the article. Perhaps you jumped to conclusions???
DinkorSink -42p · 2 days ago
Yes
I did....this is a one sided story from the Ellis family, so yes you
have to read between the lines of their story. I spend way to much time
in the court rooms listening to these types of stories. You then have to
see the story for what it is, so that you know where to go look for the
truth.
At any point through the Ellis story, they could have opened their checkbook and had the dog treated and it would have been theirs. The story doesn't say anything about the dog being chipped to provide a legal owner. The dog went from a Vet to a shelter, the only reason for this is there was no financial resources available at the vet to cover the cost of care. It was then sent to the shelter, and again the Ellis family could have opened their checkbook and became the foster parents. Decission is made by shelter to what should happen to the dog, and the Ellis family feels they weren't told. Yes they weren't told because they didn't want finaical responsibility of the dog, so their names were never attached to the dog.
At any point through the Ellis story, they could have opened their checkbook and had the dog treated and it would have been theirs. The story doesn't say anything about the dog being chipped to provide a legal owner. The dog went from a Vet to a shelter, the only reason for this is there was no financial resources available at the vet to cover the cost of care. It was then sent to the shelter, and again the Ellis family could have opened their checkbook and became the foster parents. Decission is made by shelter to what should happen to the dog, and the Ellis family feels they weren't told. Yes they weren't told because they didn't want finaical responsibility of the dog, so their names were never attached to the dog.
winstonandme 80p · 2 days ago
I've
been the victim of one sided shock stories by Komo before so I try to
be careful so tell me do you know what you say is fact or are you basing
your opinion on stuff you have heard in other cases? And if you know it
is true, how? I don't want your name or to out you in anyway but
seriously, is this your opinion or do you know for sure?
DinkorSink -42p · 2 days ago
At this point, I'm strongly considering donating my time and expenses to represent the shelter.
The story that KOMO printed is BS, It's one sided and was done with malice and to cause controversy and harm to the shelters. This has certainly presented shelters as dog killers, and turned the public against them and caused them financial harm in their ability to generate donations for the survival of all animals that do survive the system.
KOMO should take the fall for printing this one sided story playing on people’s emotions and attachment to animals. They completely failed at reporting an informative story that is responsible.
The worst part is the truth to this story will never be published by KOMO, as it will only make them look worse in the portion they did send to print.
The story that KOMO printed is BS, It's one sided and was done with malice and to cause controversy and harm to the shelters. This has certainly presented shelters as dog killers, and turned the public against them and caused them financial harm in their ability to generate donations for the survival of all animals that do survive the system.
KOMO should take the fall for printing this one sided story playing on people’s emotions and attachment to animals. They completely failed at reporting an informative story that is responsible.
The worst part is the truth to this story will never be published by KOMO, as it will only make them look worse in the portion they did send to print.
DinkorSink -42p · 2 days ago
The
Ellis family is also at fault, as they didn’t make comment to the fact
that they weren’t willing to open their checkbook to help the dog. They
only wanted to tell the side that benefited their cause.
This is just sad that people lash out at the shelters with only one side. It is sad that KOMO only published the emotional attachment side of the story to sale papers and generate hits on their site.
This is just sad that people lash out at the shelters with only one side. It is sad that KOMO only published the emotional attachment side of the story to sale papers and generate hits on their site.
justsayin03 75p · 2 days ago
They
did open their checkbook. I found this blog on line with more details
to the story written by Mr. Ellis. Scroll half way down the page to find
Mr. Ellis' comment. I believe Mr. Ellis is not the person ranting (I
presume that is the blog creator). His comment starts below "Dog
Murdered...."
http://animallawnewsandabuse.wordpress.com/tag/animal...
Further, it appears that Mr. Ellis followed shelter adoption procedure in his attempts to adopt Blaze.
http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=35
http://animallawnewsandabuse.wordpress.com/tag/animal...
Further, it appears that Mr. Ellis followed shelter adoption procedure in his attempts to adopt Blaze.
http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=35
DinkorSink -42p · 2 days ago
$250
that was spent on the check up and chip, is certainly a long ways from
the $2,000 cost of treating the dog for the Staph Infection as noted in
the aritcle, but not noted in Mr Ellis blog.
Again I look forward to seeing the other side of the story, as Mr Ellis blog and the story published by KOMO have some conflicting information and time lines.
Mr Ellis does state that he spent $250, but he has yet told the full story of what the Vet told him.
Again I look forward to seeing the other side of the story, as Mr Ellis blog and the story published by KOMO have some conflicting information and time lines.
Mr Ellis does state that he spent $250, but he has yet told the full story of what the Vet told him.
justsayin03 75p · 2 days ago
If
KOMO did not accurately portray the facts or present a proper time line
that certainly is not Mr. Ellis' fault. The article is written poorly
in that some paragraphs have led readers to believe the vet called
Animal Control. That is not the case. Mr. Ellis called to report animal
abuse once the chip determined who the dogs owner was. The dog was then
removed and brought to the shelter by the Snohomish Sheriff’s Office
even though Mr. Ellis wanted to remain in possession of the dog and
continue treating it at his expense. He was told by the responding
officer that by law the dog needed to go to the shelter as its owner had
been located and the alleged abuse was to be investigated. Further, it
seems that the dog was on medication that Mr. Ellis bought and that the
Animal Shelter was using said medication. The cost of the medication
would be roughly in the $30 range give or take the size of the dog and
the medication used. How you came up with $2000 is beyond me. It is
perfectly reasonable to believe that the $250+ covered the vet well
check, the medication and whatever else the vet the Ellis' took Blaze to
covered the emergency medical treatment.
Regardless, your comments are laden with speculation, perhaps even defamation of the Ellis'. I do not know them, I have not seen the police report that he filed. You insinuate in your comments that you are an attorney. I find that interesting as I would not be posting comments with outright speculation, particularly since it took me less than one minute to find the entirety of what Mr. Ellis wrote.
Regardless, your comments are laden with speculation, perhaps even defamation of the Ellis'. I do not know them, I have not seen the police report that he filed. You insinuate in your comments that you are an attorney. I find that interesting as I would not be posting comments with outright speculation, particularly since it took me less than one minute to find the entirety of what Mr. Ellis wrote.
northender 66p · 2 days ago
Everett
is well known for euthanizing dogs. They don't accept any bully breed
regardless of age or temperment, they imediately put down all bully
breeds.
Perhaps Mr Ellis wanted to catch the person who did this cruel act which is why it was reported. If Blaze was found in an empty home, the owner is at fault and can be charged.
Also, Everett will NOT perform expensive vet treatment on any dog. So the bill you are referring to doesn't exist.
Perhaps Mr Ellis wanted to catch the person who did this cruel act which is why it was reported. If Blaze was found in an empty home, the owner is at fault and can be charged.
Also, Everett will NOT perform expensive vet treatment on any dog. So the bill you are referring to doesn't exist.
finallyhomerescue 41p · 7 minutes ago
The
blog up above is mine, this is the second dog they killed this week
that had a home or rescue available, the Ellis family spent money on the
dogs vet treatment, they filed a police report & the responding
officer TOOK the dog & said it HAD to be held at the shelter. Let me
tell you about the first dog they murdered, last week: She was an
abandoned pregnant dog who was being protective of a trailer she dug
under, EAS picked her up & left her 2 two week old pups out there to
die, but they didn't get off their butts until they found out a rescuer
was on their way out there to get her & save the puppies. If you
look at my blog you will see MANY instances of this & NO ONE does
anything about it, I used to rescue pit bulls from there & started
complaining because they were all coming out injured & maced or
both, some of them even had broken bones, for that they took my animals,
& slaughtered one of them. I've never even heard of this Lillie
person, the manager who decides to kill them is Shannon Delgado, she now
kills ALL bully breeds including mastiffs, staffies, & anything she
perceives to be a bully mix. This has been going on for over 6 yrs, I
have been fighting them alone. This is only 1 story out of HUNDREDS I
know about personally. Thank God that KOMO had the nerve to finally
report it. Cancer is always their reason, The Ellis offered to pay for
any & all medical treatment the dog might need, they made it crystal
clear after the investigation that they would take the dog no matter
what the condition...
elaine2fox 101p · 2 days ago
Don't
read what is not there, you conjure $hit up that is not found in the
article. It almost sounds like you work for the shelter.
MHunt 101p · 2 days ago
Actually
they find the dog being neglected on another person's property while
they were out in the community looking at properties. They remove the
dog from the property and immediately take it to a vet. Since they are
not the owner they take it to animal control so that the owner can be
contacted and prosecuted. If they had not turned the dog over with the
proof in the dog's condition that it was being criminally neglected and
simply kept the dog, they would have been committing a crime. They told
the shelter that they wanted the dog if and when it was available for
adoption since many animals are placed for adoption if their owners are
convicted with animal abuse. The original owner agrees to give up the
dog. At that point, the shelter should have called them and said come
get the dog, he's available for adoption, instead they killed him.
GryphonSilver 105p · 2 days ago
You
may have just posted the most ridiculous comment I have seen in a long
time. I feel sorry for you... Your lack of comprehension surely means
you are on the lower scale of intelligence.
DinkorSink -42p · 2 days ago
I
look forward to hearing the rest of the story on this situation, as
there is no legal obligation by the shelter to the Ellis family.
It is sad this happened, but due to the lack of finanical resources to the Shelters and the lack of those willing to volunteer or contribute these are the decissions that shelters have to make.
It is sad this happened, but due to the lack of finanical resources to the Shelters and the lack of those willing to volunteer or contribute these are the decissions that shelters have to make.
DinkorSink -42p · 2 days ago
Maybe
I spend to much time in the court rooms and can look through stories
for the truth. This is one side of the story that is presented by the
Ellis Family, with the added emotional side.
The fact is, they took it to a veterinarian and the dog was not treated by the veterinarian. Which clearly shows the Ellis family didn't want to take financial responsibility. The dog was then transfered to the shelter, and I'm sure the Ellis family stated they would adopt it once it was healthy. Obviouly once again they didn't take financial responsibility, therefore their names are not assinged to the dog. It is then the responsibiity of the shelter to make the decission on what to do with the dog from an investment into it's medical condition and the ability to find it a home.
The Ellis's name is NOT assigned to the dog as they are not the owner or are they taking finanical responsibility.
The fact is, they took it to a veterinarian and the dog was not treated by the veterinarian. Which clearly shows the Ellis family didn't want to take financial responsibility. The dog was then transfered to the shelter, and I'm sure the Ellis family stated they would adopt it once it was healthy. Obviouly once again they didn't take financial responsibility, therefore their names are not assinged to the dog. It is then the responsibiity of the shelter to make the decission on what to do with the dog from an investment into it's medical condition and the ability to find it a home.
The Ellis's name is NOT assigned to the dog as they are not the owner or are they taking finanical responsibility.
Gonzo729 100p · 2 days ago
Your honor I object. DS argument calls for speculation. Bailiff, smack him upside the head.
DinkorSink -42p · 2 days ago
Your honor, I would like to have this juror removed as he has only heard one side of the story and has already passed judgement.
Gonzo729 100p · 2 days ago
You
state that the veterinarian did not treat the dog, which therefore
(somehow) proves they refused to take financial responsibility for the
dog. Pure speculation on your part, and speculation is not proof nor it
is fact. It could just as easily have been that the vet did not treat
the dog other than the $250 that the Eliis' paid because there was
nothing to treat.
Everett has a long history of putting down animals that people are trying to adopt, and then after the fact saying"we made a mistake". Yes, we need the WHOLE story - including vet & shelter records.
Seems pretty odd that 4 days after they initially examined Blaze and found "...Blaze is bright and alert, stands readily and walks with a quick pace..." that he suddenly developed cancer. Either the shelter is lying in an attemp to cover their negligence, their vet is an incompetent idiot - or both.
It'sa sad that the only one who will likely ever have to pay the price for the Everett shelter's misdeeds is Blaze.
Everett has a long history of putting down animals that people are trying to adopt, and then after the fact saying"we made a mistake". Yes, we need the WHOLE story - including vet & shelter records.
Seems pretty odd that 4 days after they initially examined Blaze and found "...Blaze is bright and alert, stands readily and walks with a quick pace..." that he suddenly developed cancer. Either the shelter is lying in an attemp to cover their negligence, their vet is an incompetent idiot - or both.
It'sa sad that the only one who will likely ever have to pay the price for the Everett shelter's misdeeds is Blaze.
yvov 63p · 2 days ago
Someone
should investigate the shelter to see what is happening to other
animals there . The vet did not see any cancer and the Ellis family
should have had an opportunity to make the decision on Blaze's life .
DownwObama 71p · 2 days ago
Steffani Lillie is a moron.
She can stand by her medial staffs' story after they are collectively fired and waiting at the unemployment line.
She can stand by her medial staffs' story after they are collectively fired and waiting at the unemployment line.
toadaway5 98p · 2 days ago
Next
time, just keep the dog if the owner will let you. Avoid officials.
Take the dog to your vet. Pay for the work. You'll be happier, the dog
will be happier (and live), and the officials will just continue drawing
their salaries "processing animals".
Newfpapa
Newfpapa
And
these BRIGHT people of Snohomish county are who our hard-earned
taxpayer money being paid to. WOW! Seriously?!!! Bungle and cover up is
their modus operandi because they are so effing lazy to even check. They
prefer to keep sitting on their big fat asses and get paid doing effing
nothing. People, be very wary where and who you give your support to.
If you want to give support, give it to the rescues. Never trust
anything/anybody taking your tax money. If they can do it to an innocent
dog, they can definitely do it to you. Oh, wait! They are already doing
it to us. We're getting screwed by them every time they get their
paychecks.
lfpcitzn 2p · 2 days ago
Breaks my heart. What a heartless, robotic, thoughtless thing to do...shame on the shelter!!!
alwayslast 52p · 2 days ago
Those
jerks put down my sisters dog "accidentally" the day after they took
him from my yard, when I was babysitting him, because my neighbor call
him in for barking on the leash for one lousy day. It was a Friday and I
had to work and the dog could not stay in the house and he would of
been gone Monday... I wanted to sue, but everybody said I couldn't.
justanidea3 92p · 2 days ago
didn't
know animal control/shelters could come on your property and remove a
(barking) dog w/out proper notice first ? i had barking neighbor dogs a
few years back and i had to document in writing times of day and
duration for 5 weeks before they even got a citation ! you said the dog
was taken during the first day and euthanized before you could get there
the next day? even the animal cops TV programs have to leave notices
for several days unless there is obvious injury/abuse. your story is
interesting .
OrcasThunder 72p · 2 days ago
I
read this and have to wonder why the Ellis family missed this "8-10
inch sore", if it even existed. Having had dogs for over 60 years, and
having had enough of them get sores - and even cancer - I have always
noticed even the smallest wound or area with an unnatural growth...
Plus, it takes more than a cursory glance to diagnose cancer...usually xrays and biopsies are needed.
Plus, it takes more than a cursory glance to diagnose cancer...usually xrays and biopsies are needed.
jcrocks2nite 1p · 2 days ago
The
Everett shelter makes me sick. The Mr Ellis was kind of enought to see
if the owner wanted his dog and than the owner gave the dog to Mr and
Mrs Ellis, mean while the Vets report said the dog was doing better, and
for that they killed the dog? What is wrong with these people." CYA" is
what they are doing now, they need to be punished just like anyone who
kiils a dog that has no issues. They need new management or be shut
down. Mr and Mrs Ellis we are so sorry for your loss. Renenber this,
"God don't sleep"!!!! Your in our prayers.
LilG1987 55p · 2 days ago
This
is a sad story, I know cancer is not a death sentence for a dog through
my life I have had a few dogs that have had cancer and they got
operations and were ok. They should have contacted the family who was
trying to adopt him and let them know if he needed treatment or
something atleast do what they can to not put him down.
Sima 79p · 2 days ago
Once
upon a time I thought animal shelters did good. But, now I really don't
know, I just don't know. Poor, poor Blaze. What a stupid mess Everett
animal shelter has made for itself. I hope the appropriate people are
punished. It would kill me to have that happen to my beloved dog.
nubbaroo 4p · 2 days ago
I
hope there is an investigation on this. To everyone out please support
the Ellis family and keep pressure on the Everett animal shelter to come
out with the truth. I only support the non kill animal shelter. At
least the animals there has a chance.
nubbaroo 4p · 2 days ago
EVERETT
ANIMAL SHELTER SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOUR THE
REASON WHY I DON'T SUPPORT KILL ANIMAL SHELTER. I ONLY SUPPORT THE NON
KILL ANIMAL SHELTER...AT LEAST THEY HAVE A CHANCE....MAN UP AND TELL THE
TRUTH...
keri5572 70p · 2 days ago
What
constitutes rights to a dog? Turning over rights? Do you have to have
papers? Lots of dogs are bought or given to people without any
documentation.
nickomon1 95p · 2 days ago
OK
FOLKS, I AM A LONG TIME VOLUNTEER AT THE EVERETT SHELTER, AND FOSTER
PARENT. THEY WOULD NEVER .......NEVER.........PUT DOWN AN ANIMAL UNLESS
IT WAS DYING OR DEAD! I HAVE FOSTERED THE ALMOST DEAD, SO DON'T EVEN GO
THERE!!!! (RIP VERY NICE DOG. ) IF IT WAS ABLE TO RESCUE THEY WOULD DO
IT!!!!
FYI- I AM CURRENTLY A VOLUNTEER AT THE STATE (hi) SHELTER AND IT DOESN'T EVEN C EVEOME CLOSE TO WHAT WE HAVE AT THE EVERETT SHELTER. .
I'M SURE THIS POOR SOUL WAS IN PAIN .THANK YOU EAS FOR PUTTING HIM OUT OF PAIN.MANY POOR SOULS ARE WAITING FOR THE REST OF YOU!
FYI- I AM CURRENTLY A VOLUNTEER AT THE STATE (hi) SHELTER AND IT DOESN'T EVEN C EVEOME CLOSE TO WHAT WE HAVE AT THE EVERETT SHELTER. .
I'M SURE THIS POOR SOUL WAS IN PAIN .THANK YOU EAS FOR PUTTING HIM OUT OF PAIN.MANY POOR SOULS ARE WAITING FOR THE REST OF YOU!
justanidea3 92p · 2 days ago
Everett is infamous for killing animals. Tell us all, what does Everett do when a pit bull puppy is brought in?
Kitsap, Skagit and Seattle Humane are real shelters. Everett is on par with MAS.
Kitsap, Skagit and Seattle Humane are real shelters. Everett is on par with MAS.
nickomon1 95p · 2 days ago
BTW.......wouldn't
it be great if you didn't have to decide if an animal had to be put
down.? ................Rescues get there pets from the shelters,
.......they pick and choose which pets they want, but what if they don't
get chosen?.... What if you don't get picked at a
shelter???????????????????/
Well I'll tell you what happens..........the shelter hunts for a rescue, and hunts. They keep ;the fellow (pet) until they find a match or a rescue, sometime it takes some time.
Then the rescue gets to say, " We are a no kill shelter." ...........and I say awwww yes after you pick and choose what pets you would like to have."
What Happens to the fellows you don't pick???
Well we keep looking for a shelter, even if its a pit bull shelter out of the county, or state.
YES,,.... I............. WAS A VOLUNTEER AT THE EVERETT ANIMAL SHELTER AND I KNOW HOW HARD WE WORKED TO KEEP ANIMALS OUT OF DANGER AND IN HOMES.
Well I'll tell you what happens..........the shelter hunts for a rescue, and hunts. They keep ;the fellow (pet) until they find a match or a rescue, sometime it takes some time.
Then the rescue gets to say, " We are a no kill shelter." ...........and I say awwww yes after you pick and choose what pets you would like to have."
What Happens to the fellows you don't pick???
Well we keep looking for a shelter, even if its a pit bull shelter out of the county, or state.
YES,,.... I............. WAS A VOLUNTEER AT THE EVERETT ANIMAL SHELTER AND I KNOW HOW HARD WE WORKED TO KEEP ANIMALS OUT OF DANGER AND IN HOMES.
winstonandme 80p · 2 days ago
My
daughter also volunteers there or at least she did till she got a job.
My kids both live in Everett and had an "escape artist" dog, We found ES
to be very helpful and kind. She told me all kinds of good things about
the place for the limited funding they have....I don't know if it's
that it or the comments from dinko above that make me think there might
be a little more to the story...wonder if it will ever come out? (BTW my
son made the yard escape proof right away, she only caught him off
gaurd once when they first moved in)
winstonandme 80p · 2 days ago
My
daughter also volunteers there or at least she did till she got a job.
My kids both live in Everett and had an "escape artist" dog, We found ES
to be very helpful and kind. She told me all kinds of good things about
the place for the limited funding they have....I don't know if it's
that it or the comments from dinko above that make me think there might
be a little more to the story...wonder if it will ever come out? (BTW my
son made the yard escape proof right away, she only caught him off
gaurd once when they first moved in)
northender 66p · 2 days ago
Ruescues
pick and choose? Come back to the real world from La La Land. Have you
read Winograd's No Kill Revolution? Do you know how No Kill really
works? Where is the Everett Facebook page? Does it list the animals up
for adoption like Kitsap Humane does? Does the facebook page announce
which animals are up for adoption? Why is Everett on Pettango.com and
not petfinder.com which is more widely known? Do you really think
potential adopters know what pet tango is? No but they all know
petfinder.com. How is Everett marketing the animals there? Ever wonder
why there's so many empty kennels? Because Everett kills so many dogs
it's pathetic. Everett is a house of horrors. Any pit bull or bully
breed brought in is killed quickly. No attempt to adopt them, no
temperment test, nothing. Just murdered. It's called racism.
http://smashfacerescue.chipin.com/big-george-hoar...
https://www.facebook.com/ThePatrickMiracle#!/lsbc...
http://smashfacerescue.chipin.com/big-george-hoar...
https://www.facebook.com/ThePatrickMiracle#!/lsbc...
jamesfabin 85p · 2 days ago
This is heart breaking, but exactly why I support animal rescue groups like Saving Great Animals ( http://www.savinggreatanimals.org ) and Puget Sound Rescue ( http://www.pugetsoundrescue.org/
). The volunteers at these rescue groups will do everything to help an
animal and prevent it's unnecessary killing. Hopefully a full
investigation will help reveal the break-down that caused this tragic
event and changes will prevent it from happening again in the future.
quilting 96p · 2 days ago
The
sad thing is, that even if there was cancer the Ellis family should
have been given the option to see the dog through the remainder of its
life. Some of us have rescued for the very short end of an animal's life
and do this knowing they are on borrowed time.
The shelter screwed up and deprived this dog the chance of a loving ending after having to suffer on its own.
The shelter screwed up and deprived this dog the chance of a loving ending after having to suffer on its own.
Mercedescl55 -78p · 2 days ago
Couldn't
agree more than with "newfpapa." The less you deal with "officials" of
the system, the better off you are. Much less drama and obvious red
tape. Life's too short. With many of these institutions, stupid runs
across the board. Find a way to distance yourselves from the idiots,
you'll be better served.
toadaway5 98p · 2 days ago
Unfortunately
this is not a unique situation with Everett Animal Shelter. In the late
70's my dog was impounded at the shelter. I went down to the shelter,
saw my dog, she was a healthy St. Bernard, and verified she was my dog
and gave my contact information. They told me she had been in the
shelter 5 days and would be put up for adoption the next day. I was told
it would cost me $50 to have her released to me. I didn't get the money
till after the shelter closed on the day I went to see my dog so I
started calling first thing in the morning to tell the shelter I would
be down soon with the money. I was put through to a supervisor who
informed that my dog had been put down due to poor health!!!! I told her
I seen my dog the day before and she was in perfect condition~ this
lady held to her story too.
So senseless, to euthanize a healthy dog, (probably due to the fact she needed her own kennel because she was so large) and knowing the owner had claimed the dog and was returning that day to take her out of the shelter. The saddest part was as I was leaving her that day she let out a mournful howl that brought shivers down my spine....I believe she knew this was the last time we would see each other. It's amazing to hear that they are still allowed to randomly put dogs down, and then bemoan the fact that so many animals are euthanized each year as "unwanted animals".
So senseless, to euthanize a healthy dog, (probably due to the fact she needed her own kennel because she was so large) and knowing the owner had claimed the dog and was returning that day to take her out of the shelter. The saddest part was as I was leaving her that day she let out a mournful howl that brought shivers down my spine....I believe she knew this was the last time we would see each other. It's amazing to hear that they are still allowed to randomly put dogs down, and then bemoan the fact that so many animals are euthanized each year as "unwanted animals".
northender 66p · 2 days ago
Do
animal shelters still supply veterenary medical schools with animals to
use? I know they used to. Just wondering if they still do....
aprilsahara -1p · 2 days ago
This
is another tragic debacle of human ignorance and indifference,
resulting in the death of a lovely companion animal. I call for the
immediate termination of Steffani Lillie who provided a false report to
the media and anyone else who has sought the truth surrounding the
deliberate, unjustified killing of Blaze. Tax payers and those who
support the shelter must voice their opinions and get rid of the
callous, pathetic people responsible for this poor dog's untimely death.
endamidyk 78p · 2 days ago
Such
a sad story for everyone involved. I read it was," a month later..."
How long was poor Blaze at the shelter? It's disgusting that Steffani
Lillie got caught in a lie, as far as we know at this minute, and would
take the shelters side over just admitting to making a mistake. I'm not
really sure why they took Blaze to the shelter in the first place if a
vet of their choosing had already treated the dog. I hope we see a
follow up story to answer some of these questions. In the long run, I
hope the couple can see beyond this one dog and adopt another animal who
needs a good home.
truth percolates 101p · 2 days ago
The
sad thing is you do not get this high level of compassion for children
that are murdered in the womb (aborted) because like this little dog the
owner did not want them. But who knows maybe the children if given the
chance to live could possibly be the next president of the USA or
develop some lifesaving medicine or... What about the horrible
procedures that places like Planned Parenthood use in late term
abortions (do some research before yo give me TD's - it's gruesome!)
Dogs or people - seems clear here who is the favored species...
How many of you dog crazies cared about this child??!!
http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Offers-of-h...
Dogs or people - seems clear here who is the favored species...
How many of you dog crazies cared about this child??!!
http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Offers-of-h...
LocalLady 122p · 2 days ago
Why not stay on topic?
And for your information, foreign adoptions are being placed on "hold" becase of many factors both here & abroad - so adopting this baby would probably not be a bealistic option at this point in time.
My best fried & her husband went through trying to get a foreign adoption - even took out a second mortgage on their housde to pay for it. They went through a months long sreening process, had the home visit, everything - only to be told that because noth of them work full time, they are not considered "suitable" parents. Apparently, only those who have enough money to not have to work for a living were considered to be "good" parents.
And for your information, foreign adoptions are being placed on "hold" becase of many factors both here & abroad - so adopting this baby would probably not be a bealistic option at this point in time.
My best fried & her husband went through trying to get a foreign adoption - even took out a second mortgage on their housde to pay for it. They went through a months long sreening process, had the home visit, everything - only to be told that because noth of them work full time, they are not considered "suitable" parents. Apparently, only those who have enough money to not have to work for a living were considered to be "good" parents.
amyjholden -41p · 2 days ago
That's so sad! Even if his time was short, he could have a little love and kindness before leaving the world. :( RIP Blaze.
northender 66p · 2 days ago
This
is not a surprise. Everett is known for euthanizing for space. Even
though the brand new kennel built with taxpayer money is half empty.
I volunteer in the rescue world and Everett does not make attempt to find new homes for their animals. Search on Facebook for shelters. See how many have pages that are used daily to market their animals. How do you sell a product? You market it. Why are pets any different? Let the public know what types of animals you have. Kitsap is always posting about their animals, having events at the shelter, etc and boasting high adoption rates.
If you find an animal that you do not want to keep, please contact a local rescue or a no kill shelter. There are many, not just PAWS, NOAH, etc. There are plenty of people that will help you find a foster home and adopt the dog out. If you find a dog that isn't well cared for, and you want to keep it, just keep it. I found a beautiful husky on the rez years ago, starving, filthy. She obviously left where she was. I've had her since and no she does not escape my yard. Be the miracle.
I volunteer in the rescue world and Everett does not make attempt to find new homes for their animals. Search on Facebook for shelters. See how many have pages that are used daily to market their animals. How do you sell a product? You market it. Why are pets any different? Let the public know what types of animals you have. Kitsap is always posting about their animals, having events at the shelter, etc and boasting high adoption rates.
If you find an animal that you do not want to keep, please contact a local rescue or a no kill shelter. There are many, not just PAWS, NOAH, etc. There are plenty of people that will help you find a foster home and adopt the dog out. If you find a dog that isn't well cared for, and you want to keep it, just keep it. I found a beautiful husky on the rez years ago, starving, filthy. She obviously left where she was. I've had her since and no she does not escape my yard. Be the miracle.
thewamama 100p · 2 days ago
Blaze
was on his way to finally having a loving and caring home, after so
many years of neglect. What could have been a wonderful story about
human compassion for animal suffering has become a reality of human
monsters - the EVERETT ANIMAL SHELTER employees - whose apathy and
indifference has ended the life of a dog who finally had the promise of a
wonderful life with caring guardians, Randy and Leigh Ellis, waiting
for him. It is beyond sad. It is a disgusting depiction of the careless
and selfish humans working at the Everett shelter. RIP Blaze, and may
all responsible at the EVERETT ANIMAL SHELTER suffer many a sleepless
night over this horrendous crime against an innocent animal.
I
took a stray dog to the Everett shelter last summer, the dog was in
good shape but you could tell he had been wandering for a while, and i
found him wandering on the highway, the lady at the desk told me i would
be better off trying to locate the dogs owner myself (no collar no
tags, they didnt even want to check it for a microchip) and also stated
that they were too overwhelmed, understaffed and underfunded and that
since they had no room for the dog if i left it with them it would be
put down before the days end, i have heard horrible horrible things
about this shelter, stay away from it! also had a friend who went on
vacation, the person watching their pittbull left the back door open one
day, dog went wandering, didnt cause a problem, but ended up getting
picked up by animal control, the dog was adopted from that very same
shelter, had a microchip, but because they couldnt contact the owners
after 3 days the dog was put down because "our policy states that all
dangerous breeds get 3 days to locate the owner then they are put down
if one cant be found"! they had this dogs owners info, knew they were
out of town, but still put the dog down!
northender 66p · 2 days ago
That's
why when I found a dog wandering I kept it in my garage until I found a
foster home. It was Aug and I had a feeeling its owners were on
vacation. I went to Everett (my first time there) and was told they
would adopt it out after 72 hours. I said it's summer and she is a
purebred Aussie she is someone's dog (she had a collar but no one was
calling me back). I did not feel comfortable leaving her there, took her
home and started looking for someone to foster her. I have 4 dogs I
can't foster. After I drove from Stanwood to Tukwila and back the next
day the owner finally called. The number on the tag was a landline. I
drove back to Tukwila to pick her up and brought her to her neighbor's
house. If you ever find an animal do not take it to Everett. Try Skagit
Humane or start asking rescues to help.
So sad about your friend's dog.
So sad about your friend's dog.
JATok 114p · 2 days ago
Seems
to me like if they had any proof they would be more than willing to
release it in this situation. The people who found the dog apparently
were willing to spend whatever it took to help the dog but because of
the cruelty investigation
the dog was removed from their care. This dog apparently didn't need to die and by the sound of things there should be a serious investigation of this shelter. I realize they can get hardened by seeing so much neglect and abuse but
if they can't do the right thing by these animals then perhaps they shouldn't be working at a shelter anymore.
the dog was removed from their care. This dog apparently didn't need to die and by the sound of things there should be a serious investigation of this shelter. I realize they can get hardened by seeing so much neglect and abuse but
if they can't do the right thing by these animals then perhaps they shouldn't be working at a shelter anymore.
Imablondie13 96p · 2 days ago
I think the shelter workers have cancer,lets all go put them down,they're
a waste of space.
a waste of space.
thecountry 88p · 2 days ago
Was
it really the last dog on earth ? There are billions of other dogs
available and another million being born right now. Get another dog.
Animal_Shelter -13p · 2 days ago
The medical information I’m going to provide to you was also provided to the media yesterday prior to the airing of this story.
Blaze came into the Everett Animal Shelter on March 1st. His condition at the time he arrived was dire; he was emaciated, dehydrated, unable to walk, extensive skin infections, staph infection throughout his body, incontinent and had a large open, infected, cancerous tumor encompassing his rectal/anus cavity.
During the time Blaze was under our care he became re-hydrated, fed regularly, medicated regularly and monitored by the staff caring for him. It is a natural transformation of any animal in his condition to become more alert and responsive as his body receives nourishment and liquids, however this doesn’t negate the fact that he had extensive medical problems, up to and including cancer, as listed in the medical records provided to the media by the animal shelter. Blaze was suffering from many different medical complications, to list some of the most serious, Cushing’s disease, bladder-renal infection, staph infections, starvation and neoplasia (cancer).
Cont....
Blaze came into the Everett Animal Shelter on March 1st. His condition at the time he arrived was dire; he was emaciated, dehydrated, unable to walk, extensive skin infections, staph infection throughout his body, incontinent and had a large open, infected, cancerous tumor encompassing his rectal/anus cavity.
During the time Blaze was under our care he became re-hydrated, fed regularly, medicated regularly and monitored by the staff caring for him. It is a natural transformation of any animal in his condition to become more alert and responsive as his body receives nourishment and liquids, however this doesn’t negate the fact that he had extensive medical problems, up to and including cancer, as listed in the medical records provided to the media by the animal shelter. Blaze was suffering from many different medical complications, to list some of the most serious, Cushing’s disease, bladder-renal infection, staph infections, starvation and neoplasia (cancer).
Cont....
Animal_Shelter -13p · 2 days ago
Cont....
The Everett Animal Shelter carefully evaluated Blaze’s condition at the time he was released to the shelter and took into consideration the following diagnostic facts as provided by the shelter veterinarian; emaciated, alopecia, erthema, hyperpigmentation, lameness, inflammation/infection, lichenification, arthritis, dermatitis, otitis externa, pyoderma, sebborhea and most importantly Cushing’s Disease, bladder-renal infection, starvation and neoplasia (cancer).
Cont....
The Everett Animal Shelter carefully evaluated Blaze’s condition at the time he was released to the shelter and took into consideration the following diagnostic facts as provided by the shelter veterinarian; emaciated, alopecia, erthema, hyperpigmentation, lameness, inflammation/infection, lichenification, arthritis, dermatitis, otitis externa, pyoderma, sebborhea and most importantly Cushing’s Disease, bladder-renal infection, starvation and neoplasia (cancer).
Cont....
Animal_Shelter -13p · 2 days ago
cont...
It would be inhumane, unethical and cruel for the Everett Animal Shelter to place a dog in such medical duress up for adoption. To knowingly put this dog into a home with chronic infection, incontinence, Cushing’s disease and most importantly cancer accompanied with an open, infected and oozing tumor that had overtaken his entire rectal cavity is bottom line cruelty. To address Blaze’s pain and suffering by humanely putting him to rest was the best most humane and peaceful act anyone could have done for him. To aid in the prolonging of his suffering is inexcusable.
We certainly empathize with the Ellis family in their desire to provide a forever home for Blaze, had he not been in pain and suffering from the effects of cancer and open tumors we undoubtedly would have made him available for adoption.
It would be inhumane, unethical and cruel for the Everett Animal Shelter to place a dog in such medical duress up for adoption. To knowingly put this dog into a home with chronic infection, incontinence, Cushing’s disease and most importantly cancer accompanied with an open, infected and oozing tumor that had overtaken his entire rectal cavity is bottom line cruelty. To address Blaze’s pain and suffering by humanely putting him to rest was the best most humane and peaceful act anyone could have done for him. To aid in the prolonging of his suffering is inexcusable.
We certainly empathize with the Ellis family in their desire to provide a forever home for Blaze, had he not been in pain and suffering from the effects of cancer and open tumors we undoubtedly would have made him available for adoption.
northender 66p · 2 days ago
Why
didn't the vet the Ellis family took Blaze to report all of this? Any
time I take my 4 dogs to the vet a thermometer goes into their rectum.
Surely the first vet had done this and would have seen the "most
importantly cancer accompanied with an open, infected and oozing tumor
that had overtaken his entire rectal cavity is bottom line cruelty."
I call BS!! Once again EAS looks like Memphis AS which it a house of horrors. I cannot believe my tax dollars are suporting you! It's time we in Snohomish county stand up and protest!
I call BS!! Once again EAS looks like Memphis AS which it a house of horrors. I cannot believe my tax dollars are suporting you! It's time we in Snohomish county stand up and protest!
Animal_Shelter -13p · 2 days ago
My apologies, the article by Animal_Services was posted by myself, Shannon Delgado, Manager.
justsayin03 75p · 2 days ago
Sorry,
my comment was deleted by accident when I was refreshing the page. I
will cut and paste so others can see what I said. Thank you for
responding and identifying yourself.
"If KOMO did not accurately portray the facts then the Everett Animal Shelter should hold a press conference and release the facts to the media, not just KOMO. Clearly this story has many quite upset. Posting anonymously on a forum will not change that. If you are indeed with the EAS then you should have said who you are by name!
All my animals (two rabbits and two cats) were rescues and our vet thought on many occasion they were on their last four legs so to speak. We have an exceptional vet and he has been stunned at how our animals bounced back. We only ever had to put one down and that is after we rescued her freezing, flea infested dog bitten and 3 lb little self from the snow; she had been with us for 8 years before she became very ill with a kidney condition that was terminal and could no longer be treated. They all have been very ill at one time or another, but not one suffered. We happily paid thousands between all of them and they went on to live happy long lives that exceeded their typical respective life spans. My rescued black Siamese just turned 17 and she is currently being given insulin shots daily. We could have put her down and not have been bothered with caring for her, but chose to fight for her as long as she fights for herself and is happy. Can you prove Blaze was suffering or did someone make a unilateral decision when the Ellis' would have happily cared for him?"
"If KOMO did not accurately portray the facts then the Everett Animal Shelter should hold a press conference and release the facts to the media, not just KOMO. Clearly this story has many quite upset. Posting anonymously on a forum will not change that. If you are indeed with the EAS then you should have said who you are by name!
All my animals (two rabbits and two cats) were rescues and our vet thought on many occasion they were on their last four legs so to speak. We have an exceptional vet and he has been stunned at how our animals bounced back. We only ever had to put one down and that is after we rescued her freezing, flea infested dog bitten and 3 lb little self from the snow; she had been with us for 8 years before she became very ill with a kidney condition that was terminal and could no longer be treated. They all have been very ill at one time or another, but not one suffered. We happily paid thousands between all of them and they went on to live happy long lives that exceeded their typical respective life spans. My rescued black Siamese just turned 17 and she is currently being given insulin shots daily. We could have put her down and not have been bothered with caring for her, but chose to fight for her as long as she fights for herself and is happy. Can you prove Blaze was suffering or did someone make a unilateral decision when the Ellis' would have happily cared for him?"
yukonguy26 73p · 2 days ago
This
is ridiculous! This individual, Steffani Lillie, should be fired. Why
is animal control nor the police investigating this as a case of animal
abuse!?! how many other animals have been put down?
jankat68 4p · 2 days ago
Unfortunately-this
isn't a big suprise to me. Years back my boyfriend had a very sad
experience with them-his dog scared someone-and ended up at the shelter
basically in doggy jail. The dog was not dangerous at all. He was a
playful boxer who scared a disabled woman when he charged her. How it
was handled was absolute bs. Someone came in to Everett Shelter and was
basically cornering the dog and poking at the dog with some object like a
broom or maybe they have something they use and the dog was growling.
They labeled him dangerous and killed him on Christmas Eve while the
family was trying to get the money to get him out. He never bit
anyone-he just scared a woman but this is how it was handled-the story
was in the newspaper of the dog wearing a birthday hat and the children
laying all over the dog-and the headline was something like does this
dog look like a dangerous dog.
jankat68 4p · 2 days ago
But
this was a long time ago-at least 20-and I thought maybe they are
better now-I guess not. Hope they can come up with proof the dog was
that ill-sounds like someone got lazy and just didnt do their job or did
the minimum. Regardless-the dog again is the one to suffer. I live in
Everett and had considered volunteering there but something about that
place makes me wonder....
northender 66p · 2 days ago
Euthanasia rates
http://your.kingcounty.gov/animals/operationsplan...
http://your.kingcounty.gov/animals/operationsplan...
Mercedescl55 -78p · 2 days ago
Unfortunate
that this "spokesperson, Steffani," came from some backwoods shelter
from Virginia, Arkansa, Alabama, etc. You need to get someone from a
civilized area with an ounce of compassion. Steffani? What a joke of a
human species. Dogs and cats have more class than this "thing." This
kind of stuff really ****es me off, as it does many others. Will it end?
Not until they involve more educated people with compassion. These guys
have the wrong job description for the role that they play.
TracyVedder 42p · 2 days ago
Sorry
for any questions left hanging in this story, we were trying to
encapsulate as much information as possible into a reasonable amount of
time for the story.
So to clarify: The Ellises DID take Blaze to their vet initially and paid more than $200 to have him examined and treated. At the vet's they discovered Blaze had a microchip - and that the dog's owner was also the owner of the property where they found him. The Ellises then called animal control because there had been another dog barking inside that house and they were concerned for his welfare.
When animal control investigated, the agent insisted that she had to take Blaze, which would be standard protocol in any cruelty or neglect investigation. That's how he got to the shelter.
When the Ellises went the next day to visit, they tell me that they were told they could not see Blaze, he was being kept in a separate area. But they were on record as wanting to adopt him and it's written in Blaze's shelter paperwork. Hope that clears up any misconceptions about what happened.
So to clarify: The Ellises DID take Blaze to their vet initially and paid more than $200 to have him examined and treated. At the vet's they discovered Blaze had a microchip - and that the dog's owner was also the owner of the property where they found him. The Ellises then called animal control because there had been another dog barking inside that house and they were concerned for his welfare.
When animal control investigated, the agent insisted that she had to take Blaze, which would be standard protocol in any cruelty or neglect investigation. That's how he got to the shelter.
When the Ellises went the next day to visit, they tell me that they were told they could not see Blaze, he was being kept in a separate area. But they were on record as wanting to adopt him and it's written in Blaze's shelter paperwork. Hope that clears up any misconceptions about what happened.
TracyVedder 42p · 2 days ago
One
other note, the timeline: 2/24 the Ellises find Blaze and bring him
home. 2/25 they take him to their vet. 3/1, Animal Control takes Blaze
to Everett shelter and shelter vet 1st examines him.and walks with a
quick pace, 3/6 Shelter vet says Blaze is bright and alert 3/8 AC tells
owner that Blaze can be picked up from the shelter. 3/15 Blaze's owner
tells AC he wants to sign the dog over to the Ellises. 3/19 AC releases
Blaze to the shelter. 3/20 Everett Shelter notifies AC it has euthanized
Blaze.
northender 66p · 1 day ago
Thanks
Tracy. I hope you investigate more into what goes on at Everett. It is
supported by our tax dollars and the public has a right to know why
dogs/cats are put down at an alarming rate.
Too bad Winograd did not investigate the way he did with King County https://www.kingcounty.gov/council/news/2008/Marc...
Too bad Winograd did not investigate the way he did with King County https://www.kingcounty.gov/council/news/2008/Marc...
The
blog this story is from is mine, this is the second dog they killed
this week that had a home or rescue available, the Ellis family spent
money on the dogs vet treatment, they filed a police report & the
responding officer TOOK the dog & said it HAD to be held at the
shelter. Let me tell you about the first dog they murdered, last week:
She was an abandoned pregnant dog who was being protective of a trailer
she dug under, EAS picked her up & left her 2 two week old pups out
there to die, but they didn't get off their butts until they found out a
rescuer was on their way out there to get her & save the puppies.
If you look at my blog you will see MANY instances of this & NO ONE
does anything about it, I used to rescue pit bulls from there &
started complaining because they were all coming out injured & maced
or both, some of them even had broken bones, for that they took my
animals, & slaughtered one of them. I've never even heard of this
Lillie person, the manager who decides to kill them is Shannon Delgado,
she now kills ALL bully breeds including mastiffs, staffies, &
anything she perceives to be a bully mix. This has been going on for
over 6 yrs, I have been fighting them alone. This is only 1 story out of
HUNDREDS I know about personally. Thank God that KOMO had the nerve to
finally report it. Cancer is always their reason, The Ellis offered to
pay for any & all medical treatment the dog might need, they made it
crystal clear after the investigation that they would take the dog no
matter what the condition. I would like ANY ONE who has had trouble with
Everett AC or the Everett shelter to contact me, I am in process of
filing a Federal Lawsuit since I can't get any one in the city to do
anything about them & every time I try to figure out who to contact
they change the person. finallyhomerescue@yahoo.com
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