TSH:
Well spoken! Your mamacat thoughts brought me to tears! I think you have very good ideas-I'm inspired to get back to work on the plight of cats in our area. I admire everyone's enthusiasm and action on their convictions. Melissa _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Taylor Scobie Humphrey Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 3:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Opinions Needed Actually, you can probably tell the newspaper editor your name, address and email address and request that you be known in the newspaper as "Anonymous" or "Concerned Family" or something. I'm pretty damn sure that newspapers honor requests like this. If I had written that letter I would send hard copies and emails, too, of your letter, with photos if possible, to, among others, the ASPCA in New York, Best Friends in Utah, The North Shore Animal League in New York, Animal Defense League (is that in CA?), Cat Fancy, and any other names that this loving cat group of animal people can think of. How about Catster.com? Right off the top of my sleepy head I cannot think of any other names, but I'll have some more by tomorrow. How about Art Bell at radio's "Coast to Coast AM"? He is an avowed cat adorer! (My mom's PR career bled off onto me more than I ever realized. The evidence is right here in front of you!) You can make a huge difference in the lives of these little ones and others. If you can get them on a TV morning show with the they'll be adopted so fast! And so many people will know and people will respond to your letter and to their placement on TV. It may very well help the Humane Society raise money for kitten care. We just never know. But the good you have done has already been multiplied by telling all of us, by telling the Darke County Humane Society, who came so quickly to their--and your--rescue and all the people THEY will tell and involve. And, believe me, those little babies will find a way to communicate to their sad, bewildered mommycat that they are now safe and loved, that they will always be loved (by their mommycat and then by you and your husband and your animal family, and now by all the Humane Society folks and by all of us). You never know--someone might even contact the Humane Society or the paper--someone who knows about the people in that car that you saw. We just never know. But you and your husband have shown more light into the ugly dark corners of the world. And light is what we need. "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On May 31, 2007, at 2:48 PM, Debbie wrote: This is a letter to the editor of our local paper concerning the kittens we found dumped over the weekend. My husband is afraid it will cause trouble if they print it with a name and town. What do you think? Myself, I doubt anyone will really pay attention. I am curious to know what you guys think. Thanks for the input. Debbie Dear Editor, On Sunday, May 27, Children's Home Bradford Rd., Greenville, someone pulled into a path in a field, north, a little ways off of 127. My husband and I were traveling to Lowe's and noticed this parked car and also kittens beside it. We thought "oh, they must be picking them up." We agreed we would come back the same route on the way home to make sure. Unfortunately, on the way back, we saw the kittens were still there. We pulled over and got out. One was lying squashed on the path, 2 snuggled up to the small lifeless body. Whoever dumped them must have run over one. Three more came waddling up out of the ditch. There were 6 total. We gathered the 5 left alive and placed them in our van. My husband was kind enough that he even picked up the dead baby kitten and placed it in a bag, later he buried it in our side yard. We had our 2 Labradors with us - one which my husband had found dumped outside Bradford around Christmas time. She was only 4-5 weeks old. The kittens looked to be around 4-5 weeks old. We knew we could not just leave them because they would never have survived on their own. We also knew that we would not really be able to take on anymore because we have 14 rescued ones already (7 were found in a trash dumpster outside a condo in Dayton). All now spayed, neutered, shots, etc. I called and left a message at the Darke County Humane Society telling them the whole story. We decided if worse came to worse we would keep them until they could be adopted out. Amazingly the Humane Society phoned the next day. They agreed to take the abandoned babies in. My husband and I would like to publicly thank them for that. We are so very grateful. The lady that picked them up had a nice clean carrier and bedding for them. As to the people who constantly abandon, abuse, etc.. animals. What is wrong with you? What gives you the right to take away life of any kind? It always amazes me that humans can be so cruel. Poor defenseless creatures left to die, no food, no shelter, no one to love them. Would you do this to your mother, your grandfather, your child? We seem to be becoming a "throw away society." If someone or something doesn't fit our idea of perfection or if taking care of them is "an inconvenience" - then we just dispose of it. Life to many, seems cheap. I recall I had a neighbor years ago that left his dog have pups year after year. His 2 little girls would love on them and play with them. Later the pups would disappear. I was told the father would take them out and shoot them. Of course you couldn't prove it, just like you couldn't prove that he also had his little girls drown kittens in their swimming pool. Wonderful lessons to teach our children, isn't it? Just like dumping 6 defenseless kittens in an area where there were no houses, no people, or food. How someone treats animals, in my opinion, is a reflection of how they treat others. It's sad to say that many people do not show a respect for life. I can only hope that the residents of Darke County will educate themselves and their children as to what "being a responsible pet owner" means. If each of us puts forth at least a little effort (and monetary support) we can help control the over population of cats and dogs and the unnecessary suffering they often times endure. For all those dollars we spend on lottery tickets, a pack of cigarettes, a six pack of beer, that new MP3 player, etc.surely we can spend some on a LIFE. Please consider donating to the local Humane Society or other animal welfare agencies.
