ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Animal advocates rallied outside Rochester City Hall Tuesday calling attention to the Verona Street Animal shelter and what they call "poor conditions." Advocates told News 8 the rally was in response to a video leaked to social media earlier this month by a now former shelter employee. They said the video showed dogs standing in their own vomit, urine, and feces. "The person who released the video was brave enough to do it to show the point is, it was nothing against the people who worked there, but to show that, like, that day was a monday, they had at least 60 dogs in different kennels, two people cleaning. I mean, that's an impossible job," Voiceless of Verona Street Co-Founder Maggie Cain told News 8. Cain said she was a volunteer at the Verona Animal Shelter, but the made the decision to step out eight years ago. Three years ago, Cain helped establish Voiceless of Verona Street, and ever since, has been fighting for changes in the City of Rochester's sheltering system. "I feel the shelter has actually gotten worse in the last year," Cain said. "We have no full-time vet. They're adopting out unspayed and unneutered animals, adding to the already backyard breeding and dumping of animal problem. Cain said Tuesday's rally is not to criticize the shelter's employees, but to plead with Rochester city staff to enact change and fund more positions at the shelter. "We're not trying to make them look bad. We're trying to tell the truth. This has been going on since I volunteered there. They want to say 'It's a snapshot.' No, that's what happens every day when you don't have enough staff to clean, when you don't have enough people to do the laundry." And as for that viral video, Cain said what was shown, she saw frequently during her time. "As a former volunteer, I saw those things a lot, honestly, probably for the last 10 or 15 years, the shelter has not had enough people working there," Cain said. Supporters like Andy said it all comes down to one thing: "It's always the lowest priority. But my thought is, it's a quality-of-life issue is what it is. And people who pay taxes here, they want a real shelter that really works, because we have a huge cat population here, feral cat population, and it's mostly almost all volunteers taking care of that," Andy said. Rochester City Council President Miguel Meléndez issued a statement, saying he hopes a "sustainable path forward for all animal lovers in Rochester." It is always a positive when members of our community feel passionate about the issues affecting our City.  The Voiceless of Verona have been tireless advocates for animal rights in Rochester — I support their right to express themselves under the First Amendment, and I appreciate their persistent call to action.  Serving the most vulnerable animals in our community is the mission of Rochester Animal Services.  I support all of the frontline staff and volunteers at the Verona Street shelter to that end, and in building the best possible environment for future adopted pets.  It is my hope that we can come together, as advocates and public servants alike, to find a sustainable path forward for all animal lovers in Rochester. Rochester City Council President Miguel Meléndez News 8 did reach out to the City of Rochester as well for comment, and were told we can expect comment in the coming days. News 8 did also reach out to the former shelter employee to try and obtain the video, and are waiting for a reply.