Annotated Bibliography

Falgoust, Neal, and Caller-Times. "City to Study Lethal Injection for Animals: Killing Animals with

Lethal Injections Would Cost at Least 10 Times More than the Animal Shelter Now Pays,

but Some Said It Is Worth the Cost to Give Animals a More Humane Death." Corpus Christi

Caller - Times, 2011. ProQuest Central Student,

www.proquest.com/newspapers/city-study-lethal-injection-animals/docview/2570494374/s

e-2?accountid=41498.

The passage discusses the debate within a city council meeting about changing the

method of euthanizing unwanted animals in the city's animal shelter. Don Stone, a

volunteer for the Lost Pet Hotline, believes the focus should be on addressing the

root cause, which he identifies as the mentality of people not spaying animals, rather

than just paying more for lethal injections. The City Council is set to hear a

presentation outlining the costs of transitioning from the current gas chamber

method to lethal injections, which is perceived by animal rights activists as more

humane. Mayor Loyd Neal expresses a desire to improve the city's image regarding

animal rights but acknowledges challenges in reaching a favorable position with

national animal rights groups. Debra Chapman, a local member of People for the

Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), emphasizes the need for change in the

euthanasia method, considering the current approach as cruelty to animals. This

source is useful in describing the negative side of dealing with the stray animal

population: euthanasia. It allows me to be further informed on all forms of animal

management in shelters that deal with animal rights. Although this article specifically

addresses euthanasia, it still advocates for more humane practices, an issue that I will
 be writing about in my research paper. I am unsure if I will be using this article in my

work simply because it focuses more on methods of putting animals down rather

than the reasons for doing so. This article is also very short and doesn't include many

other forms of sources or quotations which makes me question its credibility.

McLaughlin, Tom. "No Kill Animal Shelters in Area Are over Capacity: Facilities across Nation Also

Grappling with Higher Intake and Fewer Animals Getting Adopted, Fostered or Rescued."

Pensacola News Journal, 2022. eLibrary; ProQuest Central Student,

www.proquest.com/newspapers/no-kill-animal-shelters-area-are-over-capacity/docview/274

8928580/se-2?accountid=41498.

This article discusses and draws attention to the current overpopulation crisis in

animal shelters, focusing on challenges faced by shelters in Escambia County and

Santa Rosa County. It highlights factors contributing to the issue, such as housing

market challenges with increased home and rental prices, limitations in low-cost

spaying and neutering services, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This

article further discusses the challenges faced by various shelters in maintaining a "no

kill" status and calls for community support through adoption, fostering, and

volunteering to address the increasing strain on shelter resources and staff. This

source is useful for understanding the challenges faced by animal shelters in dealing

with the overpopulation crisis and allows us to realize the true struggle in running a

"no kill" and humane shelter. The information provided seems reliable as it includes

various quotes from the animal services manager in Escambia County and the

director of the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter, John Robinson and Randy

Lambert. The main goal of this source is to bring attention to the overpopulation in

animal shelters and managing strays which directly correlates to my research

 question: "How does our own ethical framework guide our decision making in

managing stray animals?". This source allowed me to see the difficulties in running a

shelter under restrictive conditions and will further help me illustrate pros and cons

when drafting my research essay.

"New Lease on Life for Strays Animal Shelters Stressing Education and Adoption: [HEMPSTEAD

EAST Edition]." Newsday, Combined editions ed., 1990. eLibrary; ProQuest Central Student,

www.proquest.com/newspapers/new-lease-on-life-strays-animal-shelters/docview/2782868

17/se-2?accountid=41498.

This passage discusses the transformation of animal shelters, specifically in

Hempstead and Long Beach, from traditional pounds with a focus on euthanizing

unwanted animals to more humane and educational environments. It starts with a

heartwarming story of Buster, a puppy found in a garbage bin, and Patrica Horan's

dedication to saving him. The narrative then broadens to highlight the shift in shelter

priorities, emphasizing education, spaying and neutering, and adoption. This article

aims to highlight the positive changes in the approach of animal shelters, including

longer holding periods for adoptable animals and the importance of spaying and

neutering in reducing the rising population of animals in shelters. The article also

underscores the success stories of rescued animals and the importance of responsible

pet ownership to address challenges in the shelter system. This source was useful in

providing insights into the transformation of animal shelters to more humane

practices, an issue I will be addressing in my research paper. The tone of this passage

appears objective, as it emphasizes change highlighting personal stories and solutions

to animal shelter's overpopulation. This source fits into my research as it emphasizes

more ethical practices within shelters and is helpful for a reader to further
understand all the components that go into managing the stray animal population. I

will definitely be including samples from this article while drafting my research paper.