I've been through this type of things with shelters as well. Anytime I try to work through a shelter I know I am taking that risk. Sometimes we have no choice.... tonya
Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Shelters are bad about killing first and asking questions later. I had interest and told a worker that I wanted a lab mix they were showing at a pet store. They took the dog in early. He was showing signs of mild illness. This was Sunday, after I looked at Jackson three days in a row). Monday morning they killed him. Frankly, I can't remember the illness but it was treatable and my vets had successful experiences with it. It took time and money...both of which I would have upped willingly. They called me just after the worker I had talked to repeatedly called. She (the worker) assured me Jackson was ready and waiting for me. The shelter called, he's dead, can we help you with another pet???????????? Had I known, I would have sent someone to the shelter for him Sunday night. Like you, I just didn't know. I am so sorry you are having to go thru this. You did what you thought was best at the time and now are wiser, even though with a wounded heart. Perhaps this was the lesson Marmalade was sent to teach you????????
