IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare) recently rescued 36 dogs in Northern Canada who were scheduled to be rounded up and shot—a method used to control the dog population in remote communities.

"Once we heard about the dog shoot, we immediately collaborated with a vocal minority of community members who wanted to find a humane solution for these unwanted dogs," said IFAW's Canadian project manager, Jan Hannah. "It is a mark of tremendous progress for the community to move from dog shooting to considering transport as a humane alternative."

The animal welfare organization worked with shelters across Eastern Canada and was able to find homes for 29 of the dogs. The remaining 7 pooches were taken to North Shore Animal League America (NSALA) in Port Washington, N.Y. where they will stay until permanent homes are found.

North Shore Animal League America's SVP of Operations Joanne Yohannan said, "The seven dogs that are being humanely relocated represent the hope for all of the roaming dogs in this area. It is an example that you do not have to shoot animals to combat an overpopulation problem."

Contact North Shore Animal League America at 516-883-7575 for adoption information.


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