Never Underestimate the Cruelty of Man: I Believe Never Underestimate the Kindness of Man: Trying to Learn Well, I returned to the shelter today to visit “Hope.” This old lady has been weighing heavy on my heart. How could someone just dump her there? Well, I spent some time with her and she is quite a case. It seems she is blind …
a letter from a dog… please read
Dear Mom & Dad, Last week you took me for a ride and left me at this place called the shelter. I’ve been waiting every minute for you to come back and get me, and I’m wondering if you forgot. For the last 10 years I’ve been with you and loved & adored you. I’ve been there to wag my …
DEAD in 7 Days
Take a good look at this dog. It could have been your dog. It could have been anyones dog, but it wasn’t… She was just another statistic in an “Animal Care” system that isn’t working… NOT AT ALL. The little girl was 2 years old when she was killed. Not by thugs, a car accident, not from sickness or negligence, …
Just Kill the Ones that Aren’t Adoptable
Here is the email I received… The photos above are self explanatory…“Apparently the owner said Chaquira was fine with people and other dogs. Upon impoundment June 6th it was noted she tried to bite. She has been in isolation at the ANNEX at South Los Angeles where nobody sees her unless they specifically ask to be taken to the ANNEX. Now it is said …
Why Do We Call Them “Shelters?”
When children are taken out of abusive homes they are put in “foster care.” When criminals are taken out of society they are put in prisons. No matter how crowded these systems get or how sick the humans get within these systems, they are never killed. Which leads me to question the integrity with which we treat animals. Of course …
When Those Who Are Supposed Save – Cause Death
This is a topic that could span many posts, as most of the dogs and cats that die today, do so at the hands of those we entrust to save and protect them. For the most part I would point the finger at the failing “shelter system.” However, since entering into the rescue community I’ve also found that many others …