When they were on LI, NY they were rated very high for their support of senior and sick dogs that people no longer wanted, or couldn't take care of. It wasn't just a place that people sent their sick/elderly dog to. They took them in from the shelters too. Many times an elderly senior (human) could not take care of their pets anymore, others couldn't afford the meds that a dog might need and for them this was better then them having to kill their beloved pet. Other people claimed that they were the sole owners and worked all day, so not being at home for 10 hours to help feed and walk and medicate a senior was impossible for them and not a good thing for the dog/cat either. They all believed that their pet would be better off in the loving hands of kind people, rather then to euthanize them.
It would seem that the head owner of this place has changed considerably and is now a little whacked in my book to leave a dog lay dead for three days, to say the least of not taking care of any of them. Many years ago she almost lost her house for lack of funds, because she had so many to take care of and the contributions were not coming in on a regular basis. The community stepped up and through charitable events helped to get her back on her feet. Neighbors even helped with much needed repairs, and volunteered their time to help take care of the animals. Vets in the community volunteered their time as well. That is why she made it on the TV shows. She really did love and take care of the animals for years. Perhaps seeing all that sickness and death of so many, something snapped with her perspective on the situation. Not many people could do that sought of job day in and day out for years and not have it affect them some how. She was considered an Angel for the animals. Such a shame that she changed so badly. I only hope that the authorities step in, and if need be, send the one's that are in pain to the Bridge. Peggy & The Girls -------Original Message------- From: Raven Date: 4/21/2011 8:35:16 AM To: Raven's Emails Subject: [Chihuahuas] Angel's Gate Animal Hospice - Dying pets lived among dead Really must ask this....WHY would anyone ship off their senior dogs or ill dogs off? Why not let them die at home?????? Another PETA undercover report: The Delaware County District Attorney's Office is reviewing a request by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals seeking an investigation into a animal hospice in the Catskills lauded on "Oprah" and "The Rachel Ray Show." PETA said its undercover investigation revealed that the facility, which promises care for doomed and dying pets, left the animals to suffer and perish in squalor. http://www.timesunion com/local/article/PETA-Pets-died-in-squalor-at-acclaimed-hospice-1346102.php Raven Lucy & Molly & Stella, the Girl Doggies Huginn, Riddari, & Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the Barn Ponies I ride a pony, cuz 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.
