I agree with the comments about the many city/county shelters - if a no-kill shelter is an animal homeless shelter, then the county pound is animal death row.

My local county pound is used by the overworked justice system as an outlet for the "community service" work sentences given to many criminals - including gang members and drug pushers. The last time I was at the pound, I saw two "helpers" putting aside a new dog to be adopted by their buddies for dog fighting. They laughed and joked about the dog's likely chances...

Please keep supporting the shelters that do care about the animals. And don't be afraid to ask questions about animal treatment or care you might witness - trust your instincts! We are the only voice they have.