I am not far from Huntington. LI is okay, it just isn't too dog friendly. It has only been within the last couple of years that we even got a couple of dog parks, and that took years! Their are just way to many restrictions at parks and beaches for dogs. Now they want to band them from the street fairs. The street fairs are the only place where you really see a lot of dogs, everyone brings their pets, because it is the only public entertainment that dogs have been allowed. -------Original Message------- From: Carol Smet Date: 2/1/2011 6:32:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Rehoming my dogs :( Peggy My husband is from LI. He was born at Huntington Hospital Hospital. He lived in Greenlawn. His family moved to Florida in 1975 but they always talk about Long Island. Carol
On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 6:19 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote: Well said Carol. Thank God that they are asking for help, rather then to just drop them off at a shelter or worse yet release them on the streets with the freezing temps. They must be devastated that they have to give them up. Your suggestions of trying to foster them, was a good idea too. I only hope that they can do that, and when things are better, they can get them back. I know that here on LI, NY it is extremely difficult to find an apartment that allows dogs. When I first moved here, the original owners didn't want dogs at all, and none of the other tenants had one. I had been looking for three months for an apartment that would allow me to keep my maltese. She was 13 years old and already diagnosed with heart problems. Not to take her with me, was not an option. I can't tell you how many landlords I begged, and how many I even offered to pay extra, just to keep her. Finally, after two interviews and several phone calls this landlord agreed to me paying him $50.00 a month more to keep her. Yes, it was highway robbery, but her days were limited and I told the landlord that. 10 months later she had a fatal heart attack. At the time, I was on a limited income too and had no idea, how I was ever going to find that extra $50.00, but believed that the Good Lord got me this far and He will work out the rest. He did, because I was surprised two months after having moved in with a raise from my employer. But, not everybody is that fortunate. We never know what Fate will throw at us especially in these difficult times. I just pray that I can continue to stay here, and it is hard with all the increases in rent that the new landlords has given to us. But I also know that it will be almost impossible to find another apartment that will allow dogs. I just wish that others will try every available option to them to keep their dogs, and if all fails, then do as these people are trying to do, by finding them a good home rather then just dump them. -------Original Message------- From: Carol Smet Date: 2/1/2011 5:20:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Rehoming my dogs :( Hi Raven, Let me introduce myself. I am Carol Anne and I work rescue and shelter dogs through re-homing and foster. I also have adopted 11 of my own chihuahuas. Mostly from rescue or puppy mill situations. I have a great deal of experience with placement and re-homing. I read your question and have considered it carefully before I responded. But it is imperative that I voice my opinion so perhaps you and others might understand how harmful a question, such as yours, can be. The original poster has some sort of situation that makes it impossible for her to take her dogs. She didn't share why, but I am sure she has one. It is very hard to admit that you need to re-home your personal pets. For one, they have been with her some time and they are part of her family. For two, it makes you feel bad knowing you can't provide for them any longer. In addition they well feel judged. My concern with this is that we, as rescuers, see dogs and cats discarded daily from people that just can't care for their pets anymore. They don't know what to do and they don't want people looking poorly at them so the panic at the last minute and dump their pets off on country roads. Some owners take them to local shelters but most don't. And even those that end up in shelters they end up being euthanized due to over crowding and severe budget cuts. Here in my area they are overwhelmed in the shelters. And with the economy being what it is people are dumping animals daily. As I write this there is 3 small chihuahuas in the local shelter I am working to find homes for before it is too late. One has been there past their time limit! So I would just ask that we not ask questions when people feel the need to re-home their pets. They have their reasons and it is hard enough on them. Instead we should help them with alternatives or suggestions. I know I would rather die than give up my beautiful furbabies, but who can predict the future. You never know when you may need to ask for help. Thank you for taking the time to listen to me. Carol and crew On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Raven <[email protected]> wrote: I don't understand why you just don't take them with you??? Raven Lucy & Molly & Stella, the Girl Doggies Huginn, Lider, & Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the Barn Ponies Heart is not measured in hands. My Blog http://iceponytrekking.blogspot.com Respect ALL Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures. -- Carol Muchacha, Bella Rose, Chibbie, Blue, Cooper, Ruth Anne, Gracie, ChiChi, Granny and Holly Noel -- Carol Muchacha, Bella Rose, Chibbie, Blue, Cooper, Ruth Anne, Gracie, ChiChi, Granny and Holly Noel
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