rescuing animals...my $.02

[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!!

[grayxie]

I am figuring they close the mouth so they starve to death, or they don't end up attacking someone (geee....how considerate! ). Some rescue animals go through the most horrible situations, its amazing how they can still turn out to be great pets.

[ladyj]

I don't go read puppy mill sites any more and don't look at the videos of animal cruelty. It just breaks my heart and I hurt for days and days. I wish I could save them all and don't think I do enough, either. I did save one little Chihuahua from a puppy mill and she's all I can handle right now and I love being able to save her. I still look at her and cry sometimes. My two Bichons are so happy and healthy and just wonderful companions. I want that for all dogs!

[fbmom]

Originally Posted by ladyj

I don't go read puppy mill sites any more and don't look at the videos of animal cruelty. It just breaks my heart and I hurt for days and days. I wish I could save them all and don't think I do enough, either. I did save one little Chihuahua from a puppy mill and she's all I can handle right now and I love being able to save her. I still look at her and cry sometimes. My two Bichons are so happy and healthy and just wonderful companions. I want that for all dogs!

Me too...

[Anna Banana]

I know what you mean. So many times I have just wanted to settle down with me and Wobie, and not constanty have rescue dogs coming in and out of the house. It really takes a toll on me emotionally and physically, and its hard to juggle all the fosters and take care of my baby Wobie too. But at the end of the day, its worth it when I know that I'm saving their lives. I just wish I could do more...

[daisy mae06]

Your story is all to Real.. And so very sad...


I have to say something to Though......


If you say.............

I don't go read puppy mill sites any more and don't look at the videos of animal cruelty. It just breaks my heart and I hurt for days and days.

Does that make it Go away.?????

I am sorry But We all Need to Look we all need to Do something.. To me when you Turn your back on these poor animals IT is as Bad as Killing them yourself..... I am sorry if it sounds Harsh... But SOMETHING Needs to be done. .... Even if you don't have money to Save or Donate you can Educate and Try to Tell everyone you meet about these Horrible things that happen.
Be the Boy that helped the Starfish Make a Difference even if it is For Only One . You have made a Difference!

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by daisy mae06

Your story is all to Real.. And so very sad...


I have to say something to Though......


If you say............. Does that make it Go away.?????

I am sorry But We all Need to Look we all need to Do something.. To me when you Turn your back on these poor animals IT is as Bad as Killing them yourself..... I am sorry if it sounds Harsh... But SOMETHING Needs to be done. .... Even if you don't have money to Save or Donate you can Educate and Try to Tell everyone you meet about these Horrible things that happen.
Be the Boy that helped the Starfish Make a Difference even if it is For Only One . You have made a Difference!

I agree!!! When you chose to do nothing and you chose to forget then you are part of the problem

[browniesmom622]

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

[Mayas Mommy]

.... this makes me so d mad and upset and .... ah gosh I don't know ....

What is wrong with People .... would they leave there child behind too when they get tiered of it ???

[tobyfan]

I can only imagine what Bob went through before coming to me. I wonder if he truly was abandoned, I wonder if he was mistreated, I wonder if they even wonder...but I dont care. He picked the right house to come to along that busy stretch of road. Mine.

[ARCHIE]

These people are just plain SICK!

[Gazou]

After meeting a YT member who rescues the little ones . I decided to help in the patrol to locate puppymills , help to take care of the little ones and bring bags of dogfood to a few shelters around my town .

[Anna Banana]

Originally Posted by browniesmom622

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

I think its also really important to bring these issues to the attention of our government representatives by writing letters. Is there anything else that you do?

[jrsygal37]

I'm a big advocate of rescue first. I know many will disagree with this but I really feel that there are too many that need homes (Including Yorkies) and I'm really not a fan of breeding. I'm sure this will stir some up but I have to wonder if the female were given a choice would they want to have puppies? I mean think of how woman feel being pregnant then think about how you'd feel having to be that way heat after heat until you're too old and then placed because you no longer fit into someone's breeding program and that's if you were lucky enough to be with someone that at least cared enough to find you a home. Some are not even that lucky.

In so far as what to do about puppymills, back yard breeders and inhumane conditions. ADVOCATE FOR STRONGER LAWS.

Elaine

[davis]

Originally Posted by Anna Banana

I know what you mean. So many times I have just wanted to settle down with me and Wobie, and not constanty have rescue dogs coming in and out of the house. It really takes a toll on me emotionally and physically, and its hard to juggle all the fosters and take care of my baby Wobie too. But at the end of the day, its worth it when I know that I'm saving their lives. I just wish I could do more...

I am a volunteer at my local Humane Society and it really helps when people foster animals or come and walk them and play with them. A lot of times that makes the difference in them finding a home or being put down. Thank God for people like you who are willing to open there home to the poor little ones. You will be blessed for what you are doing, I wish more people felt as you do.