San Martin Animal Shelter Employee Murdered

[wolflady]

The shelter where I had volunteered when I was unemployeed suffered a tragic loss recently. One of the girls that worked there and provided foster care for shelter animals was murdered last week. :(

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/breaking_news/15504666.htm

I didn't know Annie very well, but this whole situation is extremely sad. It's really scary what people are capable of, especially when they are supposedly someone you love/care about/live with.

Our local newspaper has set up a guest book for people who knew Annie to come and sign, and as I was reading through it I was really brought to tears. What a tragic loss...:(

http://www.legacy.com/MercuryNews/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=19200929

Please keep her family and friends in your prayers.

**hugs**

[Karen]

Rest in peace, dear lady. She'll surely get a huge welcome at the Rainbow Bridge.

[Logan]

Oh Karen, this is such a tragic story. :( I am so very sorry.

[dukedogsmom]

That is so terribly sad. The only good thing about this is no money will be wasted on a trial for the scum that killed her. I love it when justice is freshly served.

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is so sad.:( I've been working late so I never heard about this. Starr's foster mom worked with this shelter and has since moved to Arizona. My thoughts are with her and her family. May she rest in peace.:(

[wolflady]

Thanks everyone. It is indeed a huge loss to our little shelter. I was just in there a couple of weeks ago, and Annie was working the front desk that day. :(

Here is the latest from Ava about Annie:

All,

FYI - Annie's family created a website in loving tribute to her:

http://www.annie-mcdonald.com

Please note the memorial service details listed there:

DATE: Sat, 23 Sep
TIME: 11:00 AM
PLACE: Chris and Amber Kluga (parent's ranch)
4700 Santa Ana Valley Road
Hollister, CA 95023

Ava

[ramanth]

What a beautiful young woman. :( :( It's just not fair. Not fair at all. :(

My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

[luvofallhorses]

how tragic! she was so young. :( I hope this jerk pays for what he has done!!! :mad: her friends and family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[cyber-sibes]

How sad. Her poor family, at least they know he got what was coming to him. :mad: Not much consolation, but they won't have to see him go to trial and get off on some technicality or be a leach on the system for the next umpteen years.

I agree with Karen, I'll bet she received a huge welcome at the Rainbow Bridge.