[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by kalina82

I think that for most people its a lot to take in. Everyone here obviously loves animals and they want to save them all, or give them a chance. I think what people don't understand is the gravity of these animals situation. Those few pictures that go along with the article show 4 or 5 animals that were put to sleep because of their condition. I don't think everyday people can imagine the torment and torture that animals go through every single day because they are living with cancer, mange, starvation, tick fever, anemia, gum disease, severe allergies, tumors, overbreeding, etc, etc, etc. People may not think some of these things are that bad and that the animal can and should be treated, but the reality is that they just can't. By the time PETA gets these animals their disease/problem is so far out of control that NOTHING can be done to save them. I have PERSONALLY seen cases like the ones in the pictures. It is heartbreaking to see these poor animals living in that condition. I have worked with animals for the past 14 years in shelters and animal hospitals. My job was to try to save these animals from the pain and sometimes the only way to do that was with some tears, a pat on the head, a hug and a kiss, and a needle.

It is estimated that there are 90 million cats, and 70 million dogs in the USA. PETA euthanises 2000 a year. That's 2000 dogs and cats out of how many millions that are suffering, because we all know that those 90 mil and 70mil are not living in happy and healthy homes with owners who would do anything for them.

Great firsthand insight! So sorry, Kellie, you have to live w/ these memories.