I don't think that we are at odds at all as far as directing people to shelters...we are not at odds on that at all.

I'm not sure where in my post that was implied.
As for your personally offending me, I can assure you, I'm not offended at all. It takes a lot more than that to offend me.
Your post just seemed to stress the lack of educating others more than anything else. That is where it seems we have a difference of opinion in regards to the responses normally given on this topic. I think there is far more "educating" that goes on...the "drama" generally comes from those who could care less about 'educating' and more about trying to control others.