Smiths new job include assisting in the implementation of the 11 steps in the nokill equation as outlined in nathan winograds 2007 book redemption, facilitating the adoption. Winograd documents how the humane movement, founded on the highest ideals of compassion, devolved into a. Please comment here using either facebook or wordpress when available. But winograd isnt making a lot of friends in the shelter industry these days. A closer look at nathan winograds, shocking photos. That tenure makes winograds online promotion of his book redemption. In redemption, the myth of pet over populization author, nathan winograd, makes the point that the killing of animals which numbers in the millions every year across this nation, was not necessary as the so called shelters led the public to believe. Nathan winograd makes his case for taking back the animal center. Nathan winograd has run many kinds of shelters both private and public. Oct 02, 2007 but winograd isnt making a lot of friends in the shelter industry these days. Redemption, the myth of pet overpopulation and the no kill revolution in america, by nathan winograd, is a powerful, inspirational book that is a must read for any animal lover.
I did not recognize that winograd was demonizing some. As director of operations for the san francisco spca, winograd was instrumental in advancing some of the most progressive shelter programs in the nation, and helped establish the first no kill city. Nathan j winograd attorney, author, journalist, no kill. In order to see this proposal and all others just like it for what they really are. The myth of pet overpopulation and the no kill revolution in america, there is no other animal entering a shelter whose prospects are so. Animal shelters and the no kill movement advocacy for animals. Nathan winograd talks about pit bulls nathan winograds new book is called redemption, and its a hot topic in bloglandia. The book hsus and peta dont want you to read center for. Last weekend i went to the presentation and book signing for nathan winograd that was sponsored by no more homeless pets.
Nathan winograd stumbled upon his lifes work while walking the stanford campus as a law student. Petas secret slaughter of kittens, puppies, published in the huffington post on april 2, 20, has been shared 110,941 times as of this writing, primarily by wellintentioned people who didnt even think to question its veracity. The myth of pet overpopulation and the no kill revolution in. Winograd says that pima county lags far behind other counties when it comes to working toward. As of 2007, i did not yet recognize that what winograd was really doing in redemption was distilling the many nuances and shades of grey involved in animal care and control work into stark black and white, essentially to divide and conquer. The no kill revolution in america, was based on winograds book redemption. The myth of pet overpopulation and the no kill revolution in america is a startling look at the deficiencies of the generallyaccepted animal shelter philosophy in the u. Winograd has all the credentials any shelter professional could ask for. In 1964, a british woman named ruth harrison wrote a book called animal. Winograd has taken an interesting approach to dog rescue. At spcas in san francisco and tompkins county, new york, winograd showed that nokill animal sheltering the brand of handson animal care that deeppocketed animal.
In 2001, winograd became director of the spca in ithaca, new york, and transformed the county animal shelter that functioned as a death camp into a state of the art shelter that saved 93% of the animals entering the facility. The very title of nathan winograds book redemption. No kill advances international society for animal rights. The curious case of nathan winograd why peta euthanizes. At spcas in san francisco and tompkins county, new york, winograd showed that nokill animal sheltering the brand of handson animal. But the shelters we expect to provide dogs and cats a. The world has changed dramatically in the last several years and the no kill blueprint, articulated by nathan winograd in his seminal book redemption, has been applied in animal shelters across the country with remarkable results. It is based on winograds 2007 book by a similar name redemption. This is the story of animal sheltering, which was born of compassion and then lost its way. There is no breed of dog more in need of the humane movements compassion, in need of a call. Winograd author in redemption, the myth of pet over populization author, nathan winograd, makes the point that the killing of animals which numbers in the millions every year across this. A milestone on the nokill road appears to be legislation just signed by.
I recently diagrammed nathan winograds case against peta and tested the. Dec 10, 2007 nathan winograds new book, redemption. But the shelters we expect to provide dogs and cats a second chance are instead. Nathan winograd was born on month day 1901, at birth place, massachusetts, to chaim menachem aaron winograd and rose winograd born grasick. Humane society of fremont county taking the other road. Irreconcilable differences is called clear and rigorously reasoned, excellent reading, a real page turner, inspiring, and the perfect followup to redemption by the voice of america.
It is a no kill primer for those who want a refresher or have not read the book. Posted in animal rescue tagged animal rescue, animal shelters, cat news, nathan winograd, no kill shelters permalink. Nathan is the author of five books, including redemption, which won five national book awards, is the most acclaimed book on animal shelters ever written, and was made into a documentary film. Thats because he authored a book called redemption. Nathan winograd is a stanford law school graduate and a former criminal prosecutor. The film goes on to tell the story of the no kill movement in the united states, as told in nathan winograds book redemption. Nathan is the author of redemption a fantastic book and a passionate nokill activist. Nathan winograds scathing blog piece, shocking photos. The myth of pet overpopulation and the nokill revolution in america. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas customer service home todays deals new releases. The myth of pet overpopulation and the no kill revolution in america. Nathan winograd exposes false claims made by animal shelters, many of which aim to shelter. A successful nonfiction book sells 5,000 to 7,500 copies.
It is about heroes and villains, betrayal and redemption. But more than that, that little book has saved tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of lives, and has completely redefined animal sheltering in the u. Instead i was forced to listen to two hours of winograd rabble rousing and spewing. At the same time, as a consultant i worked with shelters across the country, helping others achieve the same level of success, first charlottesville. Oct 02, 2007 nathan winograds new book is called redemption, and its a hot topic in bloglandia. Ive been meaning to move some of my favorite articles from over to this blog for a while. Nathan winograd, hardly a shill for the meat industry hes written a vegan cookbook has done a superb job of documenting petas crimes and, you dont have to get in bed with the ccf simply because you quote the same information. With the atlanta screening of redemption just a week away, i thought id start with the twopart interview i did with nathan winograd back in 2010, when he gave a building no kill communities workshop in douglasville. He spoke at the road to no kill austin forum, addressing primarily the. Having established himself as this countrys leading and most articulate voice for nokill, nathan winograd works tirelessly toward that goal. The no kill revolution in america 2014, no kill and fifteen legs 2009. Nathan j winograd explains the no kill movement, tracing the history of animal sheltering and describing what can be done for homeless dogs and cats by shelters without the need to kill them. The follow up to redemption, irreconcilable differences tackles the myth of pet overpopulation, the war on pit bulls, felinecanine abortion, end of life euthanasia, and more.
The myth of pet overpopulation and the no kill revolution in america paperback june 16, 2009 by nathan j. Eidt cited nathan winograds wellknown book, redemption. Providing hope and a road map for lifesaving, grassroots companion animal advocates embraced the message of redemption and irreconcilable differences, and the no kill movement gained new life. Nke knows best nathan winograd makes his case for taking back the animal center by patricia j. Lowcost spayneuter clinics on the firing line in alabama, and wrongly so. Our local animal control shelters should be aiming towards what nathan winograd discusses in his book redemption. With the iplications of shelter programs, in 1990, 27,930 dogs and cats were put to sleep.
It covers the no kill philosophy, the no kill equation, the myth of pet. Winograd, a graduate of stanford law school, a former criminal prosecutor and corporate attorney, is one of the foremost national no kill leaders. And it is about a social movement as noble and just as. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading redemption. Nathan winograd director of the no kill advocacy center. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Irreconcilable differences the battle for the heart and soul of americas animal shelters by nathan j. He heard a woman calling out her window at catslots of catsand went to investigate. Jun 06, 2016 nathan is the author of redemption a fantastic book and a passionate nokill activist. Winograd is a graduate of stanford law school, a former criminal prosecutor and corporate attorney, has spoken nationally and internationally on animal sheltering issues, has written animal protection legislation at the state and national level, has created successful no kill programs in both urban and rural communities, and has consulted with a wide range of animal protection groups. Nathan winograd s scathing blog piece, shocking photos. Last weekend i went to the presentation and book signing for nathan winograd that was sponsored by no more homeless pets winograd has taken an interesting approach to dog rescue.
He has also presided over americas two most successful experiments in whats become known as the nokill animal shelter movement. Redemption has sold ten times that amount, and is on pace to surpass 100,000 copies in print. He found it disturbing that the leading cause of death of healthy dogs in the united states is by euthanasia. Watch nathan winograds appearance on rescue roundtable hosted by mary catalano. The reason that approximately 5 million companion animals are dying in animal shelters each year across our country is not due to. That is a 60% redemption rate for dogs at washoe co. And it is about a social movement as noble and just as those that have come before. Under her euthanasia has risen, adoptions have fallen, and she has managed to give away a brand new shelter to a private rescue group whose base is a. Nov 28, 2006 watch nathan winograd s appearance on rescue roundtable hosted by mary catalano.
There is no breed of dog in america more abused, maligned, and misrepresented than the american pit bull terrier. At the time of nathan winograds assessment of barc in september 2009, it had 1% redemption rate for cats and a 7% redemption rate for dogs. Redemption won five national book awards and is the most acclaimed book on animal shelters ever. Nathan winograd historical records and family trees. Lowcost spayneuter clinics on the firing line in alabama. It was announced earlier this week that amy lewis, who has been serving as interim director, has entered into a 1year contract. The peta kills animals phenomenon was a hoax perpetrated by the center for consumer freedom, a slick. As an animal law student and cat lover i thought i would learn about the issues, get some ce credit and eat some vegan food. The no kill equation which was developed by nathan winograd and is being used. Redemption, the myth of pet overpopulation and the no kill. Cleveland for a no kill city declares mission accomplished. The new board of directors of the niagara county spca has finally spoken. It is the story of the no kill movement, which says we can and must stop the killing. The basic premise of the book is that the notion of pet overpopulation is indeed a myth.
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