Tammy going back to you original post I understand where you are coming from but on the other hand I do disagree to a point. We had a stray dog come into our yard. We fed it for roughly two weeks before turning it into a shelter. I felt guilty taking her in but we could not afford any more dogs, and I don’t think it was truly my responsibility to care for it. I feel that it is my responsibility to get it to a safe place where it may find a great home. We fed it for the two weeks because that’s how long it took the dog to be comfortable enough to come close to us. My husband asked everyone he knew for those two weeks to see if anyone wanted a dog and needless to say we didn’t find anyone.
First I don’t call myself a rescuer and didn’t go in and say if you don’t take this dog I’m dropping it off in the woods. It is, in my opinion, my responsibility to do what I can for the dog and taking it to someone else is all I could do at that point. If for no other reason, its just plain rude to call up someone and say take this dog or else….So like I said I understand that part of your post but as far as taking the dog home it becomes mine I don’t. At least people have gone that far. I mean if I see a cat on the side of the road and I take it in to a shelter at least it isn’t free to run and produce more cats.
I’m not trying to stir up anything or offend you. Really I have great respect for anyone who is doing something to help others, especially those trying to help animals. I want to thank you for helping the way you do, I can honestly say that I could and should do more….
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Courtney |