Those who oppose managed intake incorrectly state that shelters practicing managed intake turn their backs on urgent situations, thus allowing animals to suffer. This is not true.
Successful managed intake programs evaluate each request individually.
In cases where animal abuse or neglect is suspected, Animal Control should be engaged to investigate. In urgent situations that do warrant investigations, managed intake practices allow and support for the immediate intake of such animals.
In a shelter setting with fewer animals, those urgent cases can be given more attention and priority by staff.