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livingdustmops · 04-03-2010, 07:01 AM

Morning...last night I sat and wrote a reply and I was to long...poof gone because I didn't copy it...so I went to bed...haha

Thanks for the link you provided...I will spend a little more time on the site.

I do think BF does the best job...they put their $$$ where their mouth is and save animals..more than any other organization that I can see. They will only euthanize, that I know of, if an animal has a poor quality of life. They go about their business without a lot of bragging and do everything in a very positive manner. I do not see this with any of the other organizations..everyone is always throwing barbs and raising $$$ but how much of the $$$ goes to help the animals...this is why I take parts from all the organizations but donate most of my $$$ to BF. The only thing I can see they are missing is providing service dogs like the FSD does...but maybe in time. One of these days I will visit BF as you can volunteer to work there for as long as you want (they are open for this type of help).

I could go on and on about BF...can you tell...

I do think before people can help they have to fully understand the system (which is not easy) and they have to be able to discuss/write/etc without a lot of emotions (I struggle with this) because many people who make decisions are financial driven not animal driven. The bottom line is, everyone is making a living off of the animals and tons of $$$ is coming in but little is used to save animals.

I also think in order to save animals you have to believe they have rights and almost have a Buddhist approach to them. This is another whole subject but I see so many people controlling their animals and in many cases they don't know why nor have they researched anything in regards to animal mental health (better know as Animal Behaviors). I have read numerous books on this due to issues I have had with rescues coming in that had been abused. I don't think dogs are any different than we are in regards to mental health issues, they are just different. I just read an article from Cornell vet school the other day that stated "Dogs have the mentalilty of a two year old child" and if people would understand this they would handle their dogs like a two year old. They wouldn't chain it up outside, nor would they beat them for going potty and they certainly would spend more $$ on quality dog food.

Lots of issues...

04-03-2010, 07:01 AM	#84
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Morning...last night I sat and wrote a reply and I was to long...poof gone because I didn't copy it...so I went to bed...haha Thanks for the link you provided...I will spend a little more time on the site. I do think BF does the best job...they put their $$$ where their mouth is and save animals..more than any other organization that I can see. They will only euthanize, that I know of, if an animal has a poor quality of life. They go about their business without a lot of bragging and do everything in a very positive manner. I do not see this with any of the other organizations..everyone is always throwing barbs and raising $$$ but how much of the $$$ goes to help the animals...this is why I take parts from all the organizations but donate most of my $$$ to BF. The only thing I can see they are missing is providing service dogs like the FSD does...but maybe in time. One of these days I will visit BF as you can volunteer to work there for as long as you want (they are open for this type of help). I could go on and on about BF...can you tell... I do think before people can help they have to fully understand the system (which is not easy) and they have to be able to discuss/write/etc without a lot of emotions (I struggle with this) because many people who make decisions are financial driven not animal driven. The bottom line is, everyone is making a living off of the animals and tons of $$$ is coming in but little is used to save animals. I also think in order to save animals you have to believe they have rights and almost have a Buddhist approach to them. This is another whole subject but I see so many people controlling their animals and in many cases they don't know why nor have they researched anything in regards to animal mental health (better know as Animal Behaviors). I have read numerous books on this due to issues I have had with rescues coming in that had been abused. I don't think dogs are any different than we are in regards to mental health issues, they are just different. I just read an article from Cornell vet school the other day that stated "Dogs have the mentalilty of a two year old child" and if people would understand this they would handle their dogs like a two year old. They wouldn't chain it up outside, nor would they beat them for going potty and they certainly would spend more $$ on quality dog food. Lots of issues... __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!