DOGS of DETROIT An Open Forum PART 3 from the documentary project American Strays
4DOGS of DETROIT An Open Forum PART 3
Sunday, April 15, 2012, more than 50 individuals representing dozens of organizations and the community joined the "Dogs of Detroit: An Open Forum" for constructive open discussion of all matters relating to the dog population in Detroit.
Event took place:
April 15, 2012 From 1 til 3 PM @ 1515 Broadway Detroit, MI
Free to all Animal Rescuers & NGO's working within the city of Detroit. Have your voice heard!
The Open Forum was moderated by Dr. Camille Ward of the University of Michigan. http://www.aboutdogsllc.com/aboutward.html
Produced and filmed by the World Animal Awareness Society - WA2S.org as part of the American Strays Canine Census & Film Study. To learn more, point browser here: http://www.wa2s.org/american-strays-research.html
This production explores a few of these diverse topics discussed at the 2 hour event.
Topic 1: Existing Licensed Shelters in the City of Detroit
Topic #2: Stray/free-roaming dogs in the City of Detroit
Topic #3 Collaboration among individuals and organizations
Topic #4 Relationships with the local community
Open Discussions...
There is a need to not only educate, but also to work towards changes in legislation. Companion animals are currently classified in the Dept of Ag -- should this change? Where should there be different penalties? Cruelty? Dog-fighting? Puppy mills?
A group photo can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151479663371542&set=a.10150564237046542.377250.251128676541&type=1&theater
Event photographer: Jessica VanAssche
Some of the organizations represented at the event included: Ace Group, All About Animals Rescue, Animal Care Network, Animal House Party, Animal Rescues of Michigan, Better Life Canine Center, Cass Corridor Cat Colony, CHAINED Inc., Coalition to Save Homeless Animal in Detroit, Community members, Detroit Bully Crew, Detroit Dog Movement, Detroit Dog Parks, Detroit Dog Rescue, Detroit Highway Heroes, Detroit Police Officer, Devoted Friends, Dog Aide, Home Furever, Humane Society of Huron Valley, Michigan Animal Adoption Network, Michigan Humane Society, Michigan Pet Fund Alliance, Michigan State University, Paws for Life Rescue, Peaches the Pit Bull, University of Michigan, Waggs & Wishes, 4 Paws 1 Heart.
Thank you all for participating!!
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