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JeanieK · 10-18-2006, 06:07 PM

The following is post from OCt 8th, posted by "stedmansmommy"

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...light=horrible

After reading the article, I sent an email to the reporter that wrote the article.

The following is an email I recieved from him today. Below that is my email to him.

Jeanie: Can I use the following portion of the original email you sent? I've pasted it below. I can use it without attributing it to you -- I could potentially attribute it to 'a concerned citizen who e-mailed the victoria advocate' -- but i think your thoughts would have more impact if i could tell people who the words are coming from. That said, can i have your last name, and can i attribute the quotes to you? Better yet, do you have a telephone number I can contact you at?
Thanks -- Gabe Semenza
580-6519
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeanie [mailto:circlekranch1@cox.net]
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 7:41 PM
To: Gabe Semenza
Subject: Spay/neuter clinics

Gabe,
I believe when the shelters preach spay/neuter to the public, they are preaching to the choir. I would like to see the media push for spay/neuter clinics.

The majority of the people who are responsible for these animals are too poor to pay to have their dogs spayed/neutered. They probably got a puppy free from a friend of their cousins girlfriend, who's female was not spayed and was kept chained outside, or allowed to run loose. They couldn't say no cause their kids fell in love with it, but they can barely afford to feed it let alone get it spayed/neutered. And so it starts all over.

If our local governments provided for free spay/neuter clinics, sort of like gun amnesty, no questions asked, I believe people would get it done. Initially it would cost, but in the long run it could drastically reduce the number of animals in the shelters and the numbers being euthanized, thereby saving enough money to fund the clinics.

All it would take would be for one lonely little reporter to start the ball rolling, and make a name for himself.

Just think about it. The "Semenza" legislation.

Patti · 10-18-2006, 06:21 PM

Good Job!!!!

Chrissy0277 · 10-18-2006, 06:28 PM

chattiesmom · 10-18-2006, 06:36 PM

Way to go, good job!

Katys mom · 10-18-2006, 06:44 PM

Wow, that is great. Good job!

RoxyJosMom · 10-18-2006, 06:50 PM

Great Job - let's pray it does start the ball rolling.

sweetr72 · 10-18-2006, 07:19 PM

Great letter!! Wouldnt it be a great thing...free spay and neuter clinics!! For sure the pet popluation would go down...ROLL BALL ROLL!!

Dawn

JeanieK · 10-18-2006, 07:25 PM

When one thinks about how many puppies, one female large breed dog can produce , and then let that number grow exponentially, the figure is beyond comprehension. It would have to reduce the numbers drastically, and it should pay for itself in a very short time.

It's a matter of addressing the problem, not the symptom.

JeanieK · 10-19-2006, 04:51 AM

Bumping this up

fannie · 10-19-2006, 04:57 AM

Jeanie.... you are one smart woman!! Good job!

oceanair27 · 10-19-2006, 05:15 AM

All I can say is WOW! I hope and pray this works. You have a very big heart,and you should be very proud of what you have accomplished even if it takes awhile.Somebody has to take the first step,and you've done that.Very,very good job!!

JESSY_RN2B · 10-19-2006, 06:53 AM

Way to go!!

Dragonfly · 10-19-2006, 10:33 AM

Good job!!!!

Dragonfly · 10-19-2006, 10:34 AM

Good job!!

10-18-2006, 06:07 PM	#1
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	One person really can make a difference. The following is post from OCt 8th, posted by "stedmansmommy" http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...light=horrible After reading the article, I sent an email to the reporter that wrote the article. The following is an email I recieved from him today. Below that is my email to him. Jeanie: Can I use the following portion of the original email you sent? I've pasted it below. I can use it without attributing it to you -- I could potentially attribute it to 'a concerned citizen who e-mailed the victoria advocate' -- but i think your thoughts would have more impact if i could tell people who the words are coming from. That said, can i have your last name, and can i attribute the quotes to you? Better yet, do you have a telephone number I can contact you at? Thanks -- Gabe Semenza 580-6519 -----Original Message----- From: Jeanie [mailto:circlekranch1@cox.net] Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 7:41 PM To: Gabe Semenza Subject: Spay/neuter clinics Gabe, I believe when the shelters preach spay/neuter to the public, they are preaching to the choir. I would like to see the media push for spay/neuter clinics. The majority of the people who are responsible for these animals are too poor to pay to have their dogs spayed/neutered. They probably got a puppy free from a friend of their cousins girlfriend, who's female was not spayed and was kept chained outside, or allowed to run loose. They couldn't say no cause their kids fell in love with it, but they can barely afford to feed it let alone get it spayed/neutered. And so it starts all over. If our local governments provided for free spay/neuter clinics, sort of like gun amnesty, no questions asked, I believe people would get it done. Initially it would cost, but in the long run it could drastically reduce the number of animals in the shelters and the numbers being euthanized, thereby saving enough money to fund the clinics. All it would take would be for one lonely little reporter to start the ball rolling, and make a name for himself. Just think about it. The "Semenza" legislation.

10-18-2006, 06:21 PM	#2
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10-18-2006, 06:50 PM	#6
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	Great Job - let's pray it does start the ball rolling. __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

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Katys mom I love yorkie kisses Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,751	Wow, that is great. Good job!

10-18-2006, 07:19 PM	#7
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Great letter!! Wouldnt it be a great thing...free spay and neuter clinics!! For sure the pet popluation would go down...ROLL BALL ROLL!! Dawn

10-18-2006, 07:25 PM	#8
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	When one thinks about how many puppies, one female large breed dog can produce , and then let that number grow exponentially, the figure is beyond comprehension. It would have to reduce the numbers drastically, and it should pay for itself in a very short time. It's a matter of addressing the problem, not the symptom.

10-19-2006, 04:51 AM	#9
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Bumping this up

10-19-2006, 04:57 AM	#10
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,693	Jeanie.... you are one smart woman!! Good job! __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!

10-19-2006, 05:15 AM	#11
oceanair27 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 271	All I can say is WOW! I hope and pray this works. You have a very big heart,and you should be very proud of what you have accomplished even if it takes awhile.Somebody has to take the first step,and you've done that.Very,very good job!! __________________ Cindy's mom

10-19-2006, 06:53 AM	#12
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