rescuing animals...my $.02

[a2luckygirl]

But why do people dump animals in the country,tie things around a dogs mouth, leave tied up all alone, live in an empty house??? People have to know there are shelters now- but they leave them to stave- die - a long , lonely, painful death!!
I noticed that our local HS , charges if you bring aniamals to there door??? There are poor families everwhere-$25- $50 does not buy a lot of groceries, but it does buy some!

[yorkie mom-3]

Spreading the word about backyard breeders and puppymills to as many as possible. I believe in rescuing and trying to give these babies a home and life they may have never had. But for me I know my limitations and what I can afford to take care of. If I could I would scoop them all up. Educating the people one comes in contact with is a big plus.

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by browniesmom622

Just curious ... What does everyone do besides adopting from shelters & telling people about puppymills & not buying from stores???

Me personally ... I am working with the local rescue group and Humane society to get more in specters For the state here. As of right now we only have one. We are trying to get a program going so volunteers can go in and inspect the breeders. Not going in Blindly but getting Training and doing it a lot like the volunteer fire fighters do.
I also Gather food and other supplies for the shelter and Donate every month to them. I report and Follow though if I see abuse. and I also Educate when ever I can..

[Rae Rae]

Originally Posted by yellowmellie

I was at the vet this last week and a lady came in with a medium sized mix breed dog. The dog had a small scar circling his entire muzzle area. Apparently, when the previous owners left the island, they decided it would be a good idea to tie a wire around his mouth to keep it shut and leave him on the street. She also said there were plenty of other cases doing the same thing (zip ties, etc.)

What is the purpose of that and how could anyone do that to their pet or any animal for that matter??!! Some people think that just because they aren't humans they don't mean as much in this life and they can treat them anyway they like. Its so sad and breaks my heart all the time.

I guess I have to think of it as I took two less animals out of bad situations and gave them good homes. I can't rescue every animal and sometimes I feel like I don't do enough, but I guess its more spreading the word about animal cruelty and speaking up than filling a house with dogs and cats.

It makes me think of a commercial that I see regularly. Apparently, there are ton of variations on youtube saying the same thing.

A grandmother and grandson are walking down the beach and the beach is covered with starfish. The boy is throwing them back into the ocean and the grandma says "there are too many starfish out of the water, you will never get them all. Surely you cannot expect to make a difference" and the grandson replies as he throws one back "I made a difference to that one, it made a difference to that one"

Seriously, makes me cry every time!!

Maybe they close the mouth so the animals can't bite? I'm not sure, but whatever the reason it's just plain sick

That sounds like a real sweet commercial though, it made me feel better after reading about the poor dog you saw.

[Beabble]

Awe, that is so sad and infuriates me to no end!! How anyone can treat an animal in such a way is beyond me. I'm glad their are people in this world with loving hearts that go and adopt these forgotten and unloved animals and give them the life they so deserve. Basically three of ours are rescues, (the fourth is a gift from a friend) but I'll tell you what, the rescued ones, they are just so different, it's like THEY KNOW what you've done for them and they never forget it. They are so loyal ad loving and always look at us with those eyes that just say, "Thank you for loving me and for giving me another chance at a good life." No, we can't save them all, but we surely can make a difference in ones life. When our furbabies pass away, I'll never have another one unless it's a rescue, just the way I feel about it. So many out there need a second chance, need to know what it feels like to be really loved and cared for.

[MeganS]

I know this thread is about a week old, but I think it needs to be bumped. Its important.

At the shelter I just started volunteering at, there is a dog there who was raped by a man. There are dogs that have been abandoned and abused. The abuse that dogs and cats endure everyday is so awful and I wish that there were laws protecting them more.

[bettyeanne]

Originally Posted by MeganS

I know this thread is about a week old, but I think it needs to be bumped. Its important.

At the shelter I just started volunteering at, there is a dog there who was raped by a man. There are dogs that have been abandoned and abused. The abuse that dogs and cats endure everyday is so awful and I wish that there were laws protecting them more.

Megan, you never cease to amaze me! Good job, volunteering. People and the things they do to animals is just so disgusting and the reasons they surrender them is shocking. One of our Foster Mom's just picked up one today ... he was described as "mouthy" and they were going to put him down. He is only a year old!!! The trainer has already seen him ... he's still young, he's a little sweetheart and noone has taken the time to teach him anything!!! And for this, this big bad dog is going to be put down?? Puleeezzzzee! He, like so many others, is going to make someone a wonderful pet.

I know that you will witness some horrible things as a volunteer, but just remember, there are so many happy endings for these guys! The most amazing thing to witness is when they realize that someone is kind and loving towards them ... something that most of them have never known! Good luck!

[dogivatreats]

Our daughter adopted a rescue (yorkie) about 2 months ago. She was 11 months when she got her. She was crated for at least 10 hours every day with no food, water, blanket, toys, NOTHING!!! She is the sweetest dog. But she is very "behind" - on the same level as my own yorkie who is 5 1/2 months old. Her eyes had no life in them. I was very afraid that he spirit had been broken, but just in the last 2 weeks, we have a major break through. Her eyes came to life and I was never so glad to see that in all my life. So we are happy:-)

[davis]

Originally Posted by a2luckygirl

But why do people dump animals in the country,tie things around a dogs mouth, leave tied up all alone, live in an empty house??? People have to know there are shelters now- but they leave them to stave- die - a long , lonely, painful death!!
I noticed that our local HS , charges if you bring aniamals to there door??? There are poor families everwhere-$25- $50 does not buy a lot of groceries, but it does buy some!

The Humane Society I am assciated with does not charge for any animal brought in. We ask would you like to make a donation and if they say no we drop it. I tell you there is no limit to the cruelty of man/woman especially against animals. A woman called the shelter and wanted to surrender a Persian cat but the cat was 20 miles away and she couldn't get it to the shelter. I went to pick up the cat and found that it was in a small carrier at least 23 hours a day (she had a pug and was afraid the cat would scratch it-then why did she get the cat?) That poor cat was one huge mat, eat up with fleas, hungry, terrified, had an upper respiratory infection and had an eye infection. I wanted to hurt that woman but she didn't think she was doing anything wrong. I took the cat home with me and to the vet the next day and of course 5 years later and she is still with me.
We went on a puppy mill raid and found 350 dogs,all small breeds. One little dog had three legs but when the vet examined her he found that she had a fourth leg but it was glued to her body by poop and matted fur. Two other dogs were stuck together and couldn't get apart because they were also stuck together with poop and matting. Thank God we shut that place down but there are hundreds more. It really makes you look at people differently.

[yorkie mom-3]

Originally Posted by dogivatreats

Our daughter adopted a rescue (yorkie) about 2 months ago. She was 11 months when she got her. She was crated for at least 10 hours every day with no food, water, blanket, toys, NOTHING!!! She is the sweetest dog. But she is very "behind" - on the same level as my own yorkie who is 5 1/2 months old. Her eyes had no life in them. I was very afraid that he spirit had been broken, but just in the last 2 weeks, we have a major break through. Her eyes came to life and I was never so glad to see that in all my life. So we are happy:-)

Isn't it the most wonderful feeling in the world? Bless your daughter for adopting her!