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02-11-2006, 11:22 AM | #1 |
& Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio
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| Went to our local pound today, so sad. My girlfriend and I went to go shopping today, HOW we ended up at our Local Dog Pound I don't know, but we did, I had never been there. It was so sad, I started crying as soon as I walked in the door, not because they aren't taken care of, but because they all got so excited and stared at ya with " those" eyes, I just felt so helpless,and wanted to save them all, which I know I can't , but I want to find them all homes, that they deserve. They had about 20 dogs there, mostly big dogs, one little black lab/mix pup that we held and kissed,, he was so cute.. Kohl, I named him. And they had a Jack Russell Terrier there that did a flip off the side of his cage for us, that was something. The woman said he bites and hates other dogs, but he was very friendly to us. I breaks my heart. I just wanted to stay all day and pet and talk to them all, and give them the love and attention, they so need, and deserve. Some were older dogs,and ya know how that goes, that made me even more sad,and I really paid attention to those ones. Then we decide on our mission to go to the cat shelter..we did it was closed, so that's tomorrow. We then went to our local pet store, I bought Bailey a Bully Stick, after all the raves here,,OH he LOVES IT, he growled at the cat when he walked by thinking the cat might take it. Got him some yogurtdrops also since Lil" mis' Magic sent him some and he loved them too. We also had a long talk with the pet store owner about bringing dogs into his store on weekends so people would see them and they would get more exposure and he thought that sounded great, he said he wants to get some cages and keep some dogs there to adopt, like Petsmart does w/ cats. So it sounds promising and he said we can pick the dogs out and help him with it all, whatever WE want to do, so I called the Pound back and left a message to see what she thinks.. I hope it works out. Wish us luck.
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02-11-2006, 11:28 AM | #2 |
Delilah's Momma Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania
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| It is really awesome that you are trying to get something started with the pet store owner. I hope everything works out. It breaks me heart too whenever I go into the Animal Shelter
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02-11-2006, 11:31 AM | #3 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I cant go into the pound it makes me so sad. Its great what you are doing.
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02-11-2006, 11:46 AM | #4 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok
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| I couldn't go to the pound! i cry and cry and cry!!! I think it's awesome that you and your friend are trying to find ways to get the dogs adopted!!
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02-11-2006, 12:14 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Oh girl....last time I was in the pound I did come home with 2 cats...I couldn't imagine going in there now considering how much more I know now ...and you were really brave to spend time with those poor doggies...I have a feeling I'd have to come home with one..... What you're doing with the Pet Store guy is AWESOME and good for you - Petco does that and it's a huge success...Maybe you'll really help some dogs get adopted ...YAY for you and High Fives - that's just such a great idea |
02-11-2006, 12:18 PM | #6 |
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| It is certainly sad to see them at the shelters. Makes me wonder why people don't understand that a PET IS FOR LIFE...... I hope the pet store you was at can and will help out. |
02-11-2006, 12:34 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 7000 Club Member | Oh I hate the pound! the only time I went there was when we got Rusty. and I was crying the whole time! I felt soo bad for all those poor dogs and cats. what you're doing is great!
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02-11-2006, 01:04 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada
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| I am working in a shelter . This is very sad to see peoples coming here and let their dogs or cats as it was disposable merchandise . Recently , a young couple came with a Miniature Pinscher puppy . They told us that the pup was not high fashion enough for their lifestyle . Hopefully , the pup didn't stay for a longtime at the shelter . A retired couple came and felt in love with the little guy . |
02-11-2006, 01:13 PM | #9 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Graet job of trying to help these poor babies! I wanted to volunteer at a no kill shelter by my house but I went there and cried so I couldn't do it.
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02-11-2006, 01:20 PM | #10 |
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| There was a time in my life when my daughter and I lived in an apartment that did'nt allow pets. It was for about 2 yrs. Her and I would go to the pound on the weekends. We would play, cozy, and walk them. At that time we all needed each other even though for only a short time. They were dogs without people and we were people without dogs.
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02-11-2006, 05:58 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | I can't go to the shelter either...well I can but I bring animals home. It is so sad and they all seem so eager to please....you know they're thinking....pick me, pick me....sigh. I think that's a wonderful idea ya'll came up with. Kudos to the pet shop owner, you, and your friend
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02-11-2006, 06:04 PM | #12 | |
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02-11-2006, 06:42 PM | #13 |
YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central California
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| The last time I went to the animal shelter I did come home with a new dog. She is a great pet and I couldn't imagine life without her. Someone just turned her in. There were so many dogs there. They post an info sheet on each kennel with stuff about each dog. I can't believe how many are "owner surrender" and common reasons are divorce or moving and new landlord doesn't allow pets. Excuse me? Uh...keep looking for another place to live. What if they don't like kids? Gonna give them away too? Really makes me mad. I have a cat that doesn't have too many redeeming qualities. Well she is pretty. But she is cranky and doesn't seem to want to be held or touched and mostly just eats. But she's my cat. I adopted her. Till death do us part. That's it. No one gets abandoned. What is wrong with some people. Anyway, I can't go the pound for a while. I would probably come home with another dog.
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02-11-2006, 07:07 PM | #14 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sapulpa, Oklahoma
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| I admire you and your girlfriend for what you did and what you are trying to do. I really pray that the pet store owner will consider and do this for all those hurting animals. I, myself can not go to the pound or shelter because my heart just can't take it. I would want to load them all up and bring them home. Especially since I live on 15 acres. Enough room for them all. Although hubby doesn't share my same philosophies. But I am very proud of you. It warms my heart to hear about people like you.
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02-11-2006, 07:20 PM | #15 |
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| Great job....I hope it works out! My daughter and I have just signed papers to be volunteers at our local animal shelter. We donate items too....bleach, treats, toys, blankets/towels, etc. It is very hard to go there....we just want to bring them all home.....but we know that we can't. It is sad, but we have got to go there and help in anyway we can. This is one place that I truly hate going to because it breaks my heart to see these poor babies in the cages and they are so happy to see someone...all they want is a warm home with lots of love.....it shouldn't be so hard to find that for them! I think anyway the animals can get better/more exposure, the greater their chance of getting adopted. Its sad that so many of these animals are just left behind and unwanted. I do not understand how that happens????
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