Stray dogs are a reality on the streets of any major urban center and Detroit is no different. As the American Strays team gathers data in the field, embedding with animal rescue groups, they see what the rescues working the streets see. And you see what they see.
In this condensed ‘Day’s Work’ video, Executive Director of the World Animal Awareness Society (WA2S) and American Strays series Producer & Director, Tom McPhee dives deep into the issues and circumstances that affect both people and canine in Detroit.
The video follows animal cops Debby MacDonald and Mark Ramos as they pursue leads from their tip sheet uncovering heartbreak and heartache: A dead dog tethered in the backyard, a home seemingly abandoned with dogs left in the yard, an emaciated dog rescued at the last possible moment – a typical day for the CID team from the Michigan Humane Society.
Follow the ongoing stories of the people and the dogs of the city of Detroit in this groundbreaking new series from the World Animal Awareness Society as the WA2S works to solve the stray dog management problems. For complete details about the American Strays canine census and the research the World Animal Awareness Society is conducting in the city of Detroit and elsewhere as well as a full list of volunteers and citizen scientists can be found here: http://www.WA2S.org/american-strays
This is a tough job and we admire the thousands of people who dedicate their lives to savings animals that are neglected and abused. It’s a heartbreaking job that takes a toll on your soul as well as your body.
Would you be able to handle a job as an animal rescuer?
Have a rescue story to share? Email me at Kristina@homelifemedia.com.
