strays

Posted By: ER MT on 2007-02-22
In Reply to: Stray animals and an animal lover - SM

Do they have any no-kill shelters where you live? Near me they have many rescue groups, could you contact some of those in hopes they can help? It sounds like you really have your hands full. This is such a huge problem in this country. Millions of animals are put to sleep in shelters across the country every year, so sad. Spaying and neutering just doesn't seem to be done enough. I feel for you - but don't feel bad. You are doing the best you can and at last got them off the street so they won't get hit by a car or something.

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Stray animals and an animal lover - SM
- My heart is also tender when it comes to strays. - passing
- Strays - typingforpennies
  - Let me tell you about my dealings with Paws... - Betti
    - Paws - typingforpennies
      - The local police department told me to call them so - Betti
- SM- please see msg - love strays
  - These dogs appear to be puppy mill producing dogs. - SM
    - That's great news! - ER MT
    - you are amazing, SM..... - love strays
- I said never again for taking in animal because - Katie
  - You carry food for lost animals in your car? You are an angel! - I do this, too! (NM)
    - Yes, I do and have 2 more to - katie
- strays - ER MT
  - It seems to me neutering/spaying should be free - SM
    - I meant that the fed/state/local govt should pay the vet - SM
      - Where do you think those funds come from? You, me, etc. - Sorry, but I don't want to pay for your pet'
        Boarding and subsequent euthanize is not free. Nor are dog catchers, - OP
        Your tax dollars already go to the local shelter/animal control...sm - GLF
        Then learn how to use my tax dollars to the best advantage - and don't take any more. nm
        That's what I just outlined in the 1st...sm - GLF
        I was in the pet care industry for over 30 years. I know about - compassion for animals and irresponsible owners. n
        glad i'm not you - mt2
        Wow, you sound like - MT4eight
        I am rich in compassion but poor in dollars and am - tired of govment taking my money. nm
        Cont: your pe'ts surgery. - nm
    - Do you work for free? What vet is going to work for free? - nm
      - Me again, tell you what I did about paying a bill for a dog - Katie
        Don't strain your shoulder patting yourself on the back. - nm
        I used to give money to people like you - Katie
        What are you talking about. I work and pay taxes. - I don't need hand-outs. nm
        Still remember from seeing you this morning on the side - Katie
        Oooh, you must be that poor homely person - that waved at me from her junky car. nm
        Bless your heart, don�t know a 2006 BMW - Katie
        You wish,,,, ROFL. You can say anything - on this board cause you don't have to prove it.
        After 2000 when I married my hubby, he - Katie
        And, btw, I am one of the working poor, a member of - our shrinking middle class. nm

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Bless your heart! I hope you can place the animals, but please do not feel bad. You have done all the right things. Sounds like this is just too much. My cat is a stray/rescue. It was a year before I could even hold her. Just recently I found out her previous owner put a shock collar on her and she took off. She was a mess, but worth the effort. She has turned out to be the best cat I have ever had. Good Luck! Have you tried Paws? I believe they have a website.

My heart is also tender when it comes to strays.
Cats and dogs. If I cannot find the owners, I take them to our local Humane Society. It is the only way that I can be sure they will be given the necessary shots, spayed or neutered and then given a good chance at adoption. I already have all the animals I can physically and financially provide for. I often visit at the Humane Society to see how they are doing and am always pleased when they have found homes. The folks there are all angels in my eyes. Good luck!