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Animal Welfare Advocate Urges Support for Municipal Shelters

10/17/2025

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Cathy Bissell, founder of the Bissell Pet Foundation, criticizes rescue groups and says not all rescues improve animal welfare.
She urges support for municipal shelters because they have public accountability.
Hall, a dog rescue worker in Pecos, Texas, transformed a shelter by providing resources and training.
This work led to a no-kill status for six shelters and improved facilities including medical treatment spaces and a feral cats program.

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Story summary

Cathy Bissell, founder of the Bissell Pet Foundation, criticizes rescue groups and says not all rescues improve animal welfare.
She urges support for municipal shelters because they have public accountability.
Hall, a dog rescue worker in Pecos, Texas, transformed a shelter by providing resources and training.
This work led to a no-kill status for six shelters and improved facilities including medical treatment spaces and a feral cats program.