This is a first of its kind post here. Mom likes to keep things light and fluffy, because the rest of the world isn't, and we all need an escape. But in our community there is a major breaking news story, and it will probably hit the national news.
A local, private no kill shelter here is in big trouble; people have been arrested on charges that we will not detail here, but the smart folks who visit us can figure out on their own. It's a 100 acre property with over 600 animals. The state, ASPCA and various officials and vets are on site to evaluate, treat and.... do what's needed. It will take 3 days or more to evaluate all the animals; there is a mobile hospital site set up to provide medical services. Or other things.
We're sad, and we're angry, and we're tired over this news. Mom says this is a complex issue, that probably the people involved meant well - at least at first - but it all got to be too much. It's long been known as a kind of dumping ground for unwanted furry folks. Pay a few dollars and you can leave them there. This kind of place is a good idea in theory but without strict controls & limits - and independent oversight of some kind - you get.... this mess.
And we all know who, ultimately, will pay the real price for this mess.
SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR ANIMALS. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR ANIMALS. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR ANIMALS. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR ANIMALS. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR ANIMALS. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR ANIMALS. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR ANIMALS. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What a sad situation. We couldn't agree more about spay/neutering.
ReplyDeleteOMC, we are so sorry to read about this. Like you, it makes us sad, mad and tired that these things still happen...
ReplyDeleteHugs to you all, dear friends.
Sadly, this kind of institutional hoarding is not uncommon. My human spent many months researching the Caboodle Ranch case several years ago - not unlike this situation.
ReplyDeleteWhy can't people understand about spay and neuter? There are so many places that offer low cost/free spay and neuter too.
ReplyDeleteThe Florida Furkids
This is very sad indeed. It's too bad it took so long for action. (This kind of thing happens frequently here, too.) :-(
ReplyDeleteDammit! Makes me so mad, and sad.
ReplyDeleteOh Toby and Leia we was that on the news last night. I broke our hearts. Thank goodness the authorities finally DID something. It said there had been a warning issued earlier about the conditions. I would like to know many animals were there when the warning was issued because 600 is too many for any private facility to have. Dang...I realize they were way out and probably flying under the radar.
ReplyDeleteHugs madi your bfff
That hurts my heart to the core. I am so sorry. So deeply saddened that all those babies have had to suffer.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad! What is so hard to understand about spay and neuter!
ReplyDeleteThis is really sad... I pray for new happy life ahead for the poor innocent animals who are rescued.
ReplyDeleteI"m with you.. that is sad, and upsetting and heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteGosh, we can't begin to agree with you and say that enough! SPAY AND NEUTER, people!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's heart-breaking!
ReplyDeleteCammie
We are sad too. We initially thought "6 animals per acre sounds like a lot of space". But then, maybe not. Depends of the feeding and vet care and such.
ReplyDeleteThat is very sad.
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