Case Date:

10/26/2026

dead skunk in the road on W. Allen St. just east of the intersection with Patterson

Case Date:

10/23/2026

I am writing to formally log a complaint regarding a recent experience at the Bloomington Animal Shelter on [10/22/2026] and to offer feedback on current adoption policies and staff interactions. 1. STATEMENT OF INCIDENT On Oct 19, 20th, and 22nd, 2016: I visited the Bloomington Animal Shelter and expressed interest in adopting Thunder, a 10 week old cat on Oct 19. I took responsible deliberation overnight to ensure I was fully prepared for a long-term commitment. On Oct 20th, I returned to submit my application. Staff informed me I could submit my application, but noted that someone else had applied as well. However, Thunder was still there, indicating that whoever applied did not take him home, and that I had a reasonable chance of adopting him. I was under the impression that our applications would be compared, and that the best fit would be chosen. I told them I was ready to take him home today if they let me adopt him. The next day was Wednesday, so the center was closed. I came back as soon as it opened on Thursday, October 22, over 24 hours since both applications had been created. I arrived at the center 20 minutes before opening, one of the first there. More people came in around 1-5 minutes before it opened, one was a woman who unknowingly was the other person who filled out an application. I let her go ahead of me since I felt standing too close to the door made it feel a if I was pressuring the staff to open the door. When she walked up to the desk, she told the staff member she was ready to sign the adoption papers for Thunder and the staff, the same staff member who gave me the application two days ago, immediately gave her the papers, which she started signing in front me. The staff member saw me and said, “Right, your Thunder application 2 & she’s Thunder application 1 so you can just check out at other cats in the back”. I confronted her asking if they had even compared our profiles, and she said no, it was just based on who made the application first. Mind you, it had been over 24 hours since both of our applications were put in. She suggested I adopt another cat, and that they had more kittens. I expressed that he had a unique personality, that no other cat there had, which I deeply admired and felt very compatible with. I also remarked to various staff on previous days, specific things I liked about his personality, such as how focused he got on things, how curious and bold he was. Rather than reconsidering if they made the best decision, she deflected my concerns, suggesting I adopt another cat as if he was replaceable, and as if they were the same. I told her that none of them were like this cat.I saw nuances in his personality that I did not see in any other cat, and I have rarely felt, towards animals, but I felt a deep sense of compatibility with this cast personality. And it’s almost like the staff didn’t care, they just saw the cats is interchangeable in inventory that is simply a ‘cute face’. Which ironically correlates with the barely considering compatibility, because it’s almost as if they lack an understanding of the cats, nuanced personality, and only see them as a cute accessory. Kittens, are especially vulnerable to people adopting them, who only like them because they’re kittens- cute and dependent. But as soon as they grow into adulthood, some pet owners, stop loving or caring about them as much, or try to create dependencies, weaknesses, and fears in their animal to- make the animal more dependent on them like they once were as a kitten, both are very abusive, and these cats deserve staff who advocate for them, and help choose the best future possible for them, and that is NOT done by choosing their future based on who writes a paper faster. SUMMARY CONCERNS REGARDING POLICY & CUSTOMER SERVICE Rigid Adoption Processing: Treating animal adoptions on a strict "first-come, first-served" application bias when there is more than one application over for an animal, speed basis—rather than considering applicant compatibility—treats animals as interchangeable inventory rather than living creatures with distinct needs. Staff Demeanor: Dismissive language ("just look at other animals") diminishes the thoughtful emotional commitment potential adopters make and reflects poorly on the shelter's public-facing standards. REQUESTED ACTIONS & POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS I respectfully request that shelter management review the following: Consider implementing a matchmaking or comparative screening process for adoption applications to prioritize long-term animal compatibility over processing speed. Ensure adoption hold and application policies are clear, transparent, and consistently communicated to the public. Please confirm receipt of this email and inform me of how this complaint will be logged and reviewed. I also request that this correspondence be shared with the Animal Care Control Commission for public record. Sincerely, Livia Nitsche

Case Date:

10/21/2026

Dead rodent next to the W 3rd St bridge on B Line trail

Case Date:

10/20/2026

There is a dead squirrel on the sidewalk on E North Dr. across the street from Bloomington high School South. You can see it in the foreground of the photo.

Case Date:

10/20/2026

Deer are causing dangerous mayhem in the sycamore knolls neighborhood. They are destroying my landscaping, killing trees, acting aggressive to myself, causing dangerous road conditions and accidents, posing a danger to children. There are too many living in close proximity to this neighborhood- not only in proximity but actually living out their lives in the neighborhood specifically! It's a huge issue.

Case Date:

10/20/2026

Dead deer in the bike lane near Culver's

Case Date:

10/17/2026

I live at Summit Pointe apartment complex and am concerned about a dog that I have seen locked out on an upper deck. I walk by this apartment at least 5 times a day. He has no shelter and exposed to the elements, like extreme heat, storms and now it’s going to be getting cold. This has been going on since about June. I am unsure if it has food or water but it is evident that the dog urinates and defecates on the porch. It appears to be a medium sized brown and black dog. He never barks he just lays there looking very sad. Whoever lives there is home quite often as I can see a tv on and they have a cat that I see in the window. They never bring the dog in or walk it. There is an outdoor grass turf hanging on the porch railing which I assume is sometimes used for him to use the bathroom on. I hope someone can look into this and help this poor dog. I believe the address is 1044 E Summit View pl. I am also going to alert the apartment complex on Monday morning. Thank you. A concerned pet owner.

Case Date:

10/14/2026

There is a dead rabbit in the active alleyway behind 1209 S. Washington Street that needs to be removed. The alley is actively used by cars and also has a number of dogs that use it regularly. Thank you.

Case Date:

10/13/2026

There is a dog at 707 west 7th street that continuously barks. Who would I need to talk to about this issue we live across the street have a small child and this keeps happening every day the dog's outside barking at the cars. Not to mention the lady that walks the dog down the sidewalk does not clean up the waste from the dog

Case Date:

10/13/2026

There is a deer carcass right next to the walking trail.