On 5/1/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Ok, here's the "story" in a nutshell......First, yes, I know about SNAP, I know they can be ordered online,I know they're considered the "best". BUT, they are too pricey.The shelter I am affiliated with is a 501(c)3, and Idexx gives us a shelter discount, which is HUMONGOUS!!!!However, since we are No-Kill, and it IS kitten season (joy,joy -NOT!!), the shelter is NOT taking any more cats, not even kittens!!PLUS - They will not sanction anyone "fostering" strays, as they always did in the past. (Reimbursement for food, meds, vx's, S/N)Much of this is due to the fact that they helped in the Katrina rescue effort. A little overboard, IMO. They made 3 trips, each time with 6 people, and footed the entire bill, courtesy of the rescue's $$$$. And, they stayed at motels, ate out, you get my point.Also, they had 42 HW positive dogs they had to treat. You do the math.Now, don't get me wrong, I was/am very PRO Katrina rescues, but this shelter really couldn't afford to absorb the cost of 3 trips......Now, the "local" homeless/strays have to suffer.Also, we have been told, that they will not order/provide ANYTHING for us that have started doing "independent rescue". Nice, huh? After 25+ years, I can't even get a single tube of eye ointment!My friend and I, who religiously do the Adoption events EVERY week, are inundated with cries for help!How can I/we say no? Especially when we know what the "fate" of these babies will be??We need to test all these (un)sanctioned strays, prior to adoptions. Just was hoping for a more dollar friendly option.Frustrated,Patti
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MaryChristine
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