Sue, I think it is wonderful of you to volunteer and give those poor babies some love time. The shelters here rarely list the tiny ones on a website too and when they do, it is usually because they only have a couple of days left. What is even more upsetting is that my local shelters won't work with rescues either. There are groups that have been trying to change that policy for years. Since the workers know you at your shelter, have you ever asked them why they don't publicly list them? I asked our shelter once and all I got was ''because it is our policy''. I said to the women, ''that for the life of me, I can't understand why you would want to kill them, rather then find them homes....seems very inhumane to me, and I wouldn't be able to sleep nights, if I knew that I didn't do everything possible to save each and every life that comes through the door.'' She got ticked off and walked away. We had an incident here a couple of years ago, where the Officer in charge of the shelter and a couple of co-workers were caught on tape, when it came time to put a cat down. They laughed and joked about it, they called the cat some pretty awful names and were very cold and callous when they used the catch pole on him and dragged him to the gallows. That cat was seen on tape rubbing against the wire cage and purring for attention, so there was no reason for the catch pole except that the humans don't have a soul. There was an investigation and other tapes were released. Horrific tapes. Guess what, that women is still the officer in charge and only got paid time off to 'reassess her methods' while they were investigating and given a reprimand. I think that through the years of doing that type of work, people become de-sensitized. Others will follow their boss for fear of being fired. So very sad for all the animals in there trust.
-------Original Message------- From: Susanne Defoe Date: 4/20/2012 10:19:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Valentino needs more prayers West Michigan. They are at Harbor Humane Society. It is a kill shelter but they rarely put the little ones down. For some reason they don't put many of the little ones online either. We also have the cutest black and white Pomeranian right now. He looks very well bred and is very friendly. don't know how old he is but he is cute as a bug. I feel blessed just being able to go and walk/cuddle them. Sue On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 10:11 AM, Judy Moon <[email protected]> wrote: Sue, where is this rescue located? I may be able to adopt. Judy Moon John 3:16 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Susanne Defoe Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 5:40 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Valentino needs more prayers Am sending prayers too. Any news this morning? I walked all the tiny dogs at the shelter yesterday. We have 2 of the sweetest senior male Chi's. One is barely 4 pounds and has just 1 tooth. They are such dear souls. Thank God they make every effort possible before they Euth the little ones! Is a very good sign that his bloodwork is OK. Be Blessed, Sue On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 12:41 AM, Pam Dean <[email protected]> wrote: Just got back from the Vet Er. Had to leave my baby there..so upset..crying myself sick. Tino went to jump off the couch and his legs went right from under him and he fell. Then he couldn't walk at all and was twitching all over..tongue hanging out..completely disoriented. Thought he had a head or neck injury. He was crying and crying.. Took him to ER and they think that he injested something. What, how, and where I don't know but he was showing overdose or seizure signs..don't know what yet. They will call me with results of blood work but I had to leave him there crying like that. Breaking my heart waiting.. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2411/4948 - Release Date: 04/20/12
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