Honestly in this situation it was just better off for the ASPCA to do the mass adoption quickly then screen people. The conditions these animals were in at that unlicensed shelter in Raeford (300 dogs 250 cats 40 horses) were appalling and abusive then the ASPCA stepped in to save them but they cant take care of all those animals at once for a long period of time. I cant even imagine the # of dead animals they found at that shelter. I think all we can do is hope that the percentage of animals that will get into abusers hands or animals that will be returned to another shelter will be minimal. To Arthur's point I do hope the long lines would be a detractor for the sickos out there

And the reason many people shop and DON'T adopt are all the hoops rescue groups force them to jump through. Yes, I know that screening and adoption fees sound great in theory, but not everyone's an activist, and out in the real world there are plenty of people, with wonderful homes who just want an animal to love without feeling like they are being judged by a bunch of do-gooders with a god complex. So I'm glad to hear that so many animals found homes. It's what they needed.

Arthur's comment is rude. Your interest in the entire story is valid. Plus, you applaud their efforts, anyway. Sure, their original living conditions were horrid, but that does not mean in any way that some of them will not end up in just as bad or worse situations. It is important to ask the questions that you have asked.

My questions, too.

Diane you need a valium! I think standing in line for all that time would screen out many irresponsible people.

This update on the animals rescued from The Haven made my day! To those concerned about the lack of fees and short screening process, please be happy for the dogs and cats that were adopted. I understand the concerns and I have also worked for shelters and participated in the screening process. Not sure if anyone commenting had been to the shelter when is was open. I have. I've also met the manager. I have never been so horrified and upset by the conditions at the shelter. Having moved a lot around the country I have seen many shelters of all sizes and budgets. This was by far the most awful I have seen. One of my three dogs is from there. He had lived at the shelter for over two years outside in a chainlink pen on dirt with multiple dogs per pen, and little protection other than a large plastic barrel turned on its side. The cats were even worse off. Most of those animals at the adoption would have lived the rest of their lives in those conditions with no hope.