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Oh, and Linda also said that the dogs that they feel will be hard to place will be allowed to go into rescue, but other than that, they will stay there. They have so many apps on these dogs that it sounds as if when they come out of impound on Tuesday that the vast majority of them will already be spoken for, but, I don't know that for sure. It sounds like the DOA has decided that AWL is the place for them to be. Animals were literally walking out the doors in a constant flow.
Well, Molly, Mike and Tammy, it was nice meeting you today. Yes, everyone, Molly and Mike brought a wonderful gift of a massive amount of supplies for the poor dogs at AWL. I have seen for myself that something I have always believed to be true....that Molly and Mike really are ANGELS!!!!!
Thanks Sue, it was great meeting you also. Diana will have to bring you and Shiloh to Findlay in the spring. Diana.....YOU PROMISED!!!
Thanks for all you do with your rescue also....I would classify you as an angel on earth too for all that you have done for the rescue and for dear sweet Killi.
Thank you, Molly.
Please keep me updated on Susan's puppies and Tammy's Black and the Rottie.
We'll see what happens with Tammy's....Andy is being a butthead so I don't know what's going to happen. I know that they told her that they had to bring Ruthie and Zeus up to meet the dogs and see how they get along. I will keep you updated.
Phred, your link won't work for me.
Sorry; but I tested it...??
Try THIS:
GSD Rescue BBS - 1st page
SKIP to the Bottom of Page 7 -
that's where the Returning Volunteers started posting.
/s/ Phred
Molly- I can't imagine walking into that and not wanting to bring ALL the dogs home!!! You guys are awesome!!!
Oh trust me....I wanted to load them all up and take them home, but, they are in the best place for them. They have 24/7 vet care and are getting food and water. They are getting care that no one person or rescue could provide for them right now. Do I wish that they would all have homes for Christmas, of course. They deserve to be in a warm, safe, loving home. But, if they don't stay and aren't monitered all the time, they may be sick or not be able to provide the evidence needed to nail this piece of crap to the wall. There were so many dogs....Labs, Malinois, Belgian Sheperds, Am Staffs, Danes (oh God the one I saw....there are at least 7 females with pups....was so pathetic looking), Japanese Chins, and of course the GSDs that got all the attention drawn to the case (a good thing). I guess when the dogs are released my friend Kim may be taking 3 or 4 into her rescue since she is a DOA approved rescue, but, I don't know that for sure. They may all have homes by the time they are released from impound, which is part of the sticking point with the GSD rescue because they think they should be rehabilitated first.
I can't tell you how hard those employees were working when we were there yesterday. I was amazed. Like I said, I've never been to a place like that....600 kennels and cages everywhere. Oh and I didn't mention that they had a pot belly pig, some geese (who promptly started talking to Mike), a chicken and a rooster, LOADS of bunnies. They have a room set aside solely for wildlife too.
I just read the board from the GSD site, and I'm sick!
It sure sounds like those dogs that are being adopted now.... are going to be comming back in a few months! Or like someone on that board said "After a few months, most of these GSD will have come out of there shells, and the owners will not have been ready for it, and they will spend the rest of there lives chained to a tree in the back yard!!!"
They are not checking backgrounds or anything on the people that want to adopt these pups!!
The shelter is going to be like this again in a few months....
with all the same dogs!!!
How sad!!!!
:(
We will be seeing some (not all) of those dogs again, in rescue, I'm sure. On the bright side, some will be going to good homes.
Molly, I have been gone all weekend, and just read your update. Thanks to you and Mike for doing all that you did, and especially to you for sharing the good information on the shelter.
Those precious dogs will remain in my prayers. :)
Well, Logan, just remember, it's just my opinion. Time will tell if I'm right or wrong. We were glad to help. It always does a heart good to see your work reap some benefits.
If anyone can get one or more to me I would gladly take them in and find them homes here....
KitKat, that's really nice of you to offer, but, as far as I understand, the only people who will be able to take these dogs will be Dept. of Ag approved shelters. I heard somewhere that they would also only give them to shelters in IL. I would suggest that you call the shelter and ask for Linda (leave her a message) and let her know that you're willing to help.
I would if I had long distance, I'm in Oklahoma. My hubby voulenteers at one of the urban shelters here, I at a suburban shelter here. We take in animals all the time, get them checked out by the family vet, and when they are ready, find them good homes here...
I think you could probably email them. Just put it to attention Linda the director.
Molly, please read p. 11 on the GSD bb http://www.germanshepherds.com/ubb/u...40;p=11#000271
:eek: :eek: I told you there was a "great room". That is what I saw on Thursday.
I guess I didn't totally understand the post, but got the jist of it. Like I said....we CHOSE not to go into some of the rooms. Those dogs won't be released for adoption, I'm sure. Some may be way too far gone...too sick. I don't know...I'm just too tired tonight to argue about it. I just hope it all works out. I still say there is another part to this that is not being told...on BOTH sides.
Here's the story from today's newspaper. There was a picture with the story in the newspaper that shows a corner of the great room with the cages piled two high, however it is not in the on-line story.
http://www.dailysouthtown.com/southt...t/251swyt3.htm
Thanks Sue!! That's nice to hear. I wish the guy would have mentioned all the donations of a bag of dog food here and a bag of dog food there, because it all adds up. I hope your holiday is going well. My thoughts have been with the dogs all week!
Molly both you and Pam brought in over 350 lbs. each. My parents brought in four boxes of food as did so many others. I also contacted Petsmarts charities.
Some bad news. Some of the dogs have tested positive for parvo. Needless to say, I won't be able to go over to help as planned on Saturday.
Did you hear anything about the two pups and the black you were to pull yet?
Don't count on the black for Tammy and Andy....they can say that they want all they want, but they probably won't do anything about it....I could be wrong, but I doubt it.
I am supposed to call and talk to Linda today and see what the status was. If they have parvo, there may be none available. :(
I wrote a letter (email) to Rex Robinson to let him know I appreciated the effort of writing the article, but, that there were many "plain folk" that donated also, and I was sorry that he hadn't mentioned that. We'll see.
I agree so much, Molly, there were so many extra-ordinary people donating supplies and food and time cleaning and bathing and walking....etc. None of them were given credit.
Since parvo has struck, I am banned from the shelter because of the threat to Killian. I had planned on walking them on Sat. but now that's off. Maybe down the line in a few weeks if they are still in impound (and no parvo shows up) I will be able to go back there.
Did Tammy at least call Linda or Julie to take the hold off of the black so he or she will have a chance at rescue or adoption??? I'd hate to see him sitting there waiting and getting sick (GSDs don't cage well....however maybe these do because that's all they knew in the past :( )
For anyone interested in the continuing plight of the impounded GSDs in IL, the GSD bb has started a new thread being that the original is toooo long.
Continuing plight of the GSDs in IL
Sue,
I have read much, but not all, of the links of GSD board people
and there seems to be a lot of bickering going on. Do you know
who is coordinating this resue & placement effort? I do hope that
many, many dogs can be saved. It's very scary to think what
kind of health they are in after being neglected for so long, The
news of adding Parvo to the list of health issues is very sad.:(
I have been & will continue to pray that many can be helped
and rehomed.
I just talked to Linda and she said the impound is still on, but to call her on Monday to see what's going on. She said that there are 2 female GSD pups that will be availabe when the impound is lifted. I have a feeling that there will be a lot of dogs leaving to forever homes when that impound is lifted. She said all but 6 of the pups are off of IVs and getting fat and sassy. There is one little guy that has a frost bitten paw and may lose it, but, they get along fine and at least he will be alive. She was far more upbeat than she was last Saturday, so it sounds like things are moving along. She took our names and number and will call us when there is a need.
OMG!!! I am SO mad!! I just got off the phone with Linda. I told her what I had been reading about the shelter and she about came unglued. She said that if the slanderous remarks continued that she will be taking legal action.
1. The dogs are under IMPOUND by the DOA.
2. The majority of the dogs are NOT GSDs they are Belgians and Malinois. And the screening process will include extensive checks.
3. Linda WILL be working through one rescue when the dogs are released, and that person will be in charge of decided what dogs go to what rescue, since she is better versed than Linda is.
4. There was NO parvo in the shelter....it is a combination of 2 worms that make the poop smell like parvo, but it is NOT parvo. Like she said, if it had been parvo the shelter would have been on shut down until they had it under control.
5. She has sent out an open invitation to anyone with questions to call her directly at the shelter and she will answer any questions that anyone has.
6. They have a 700 square foot isolation area that has its own heating and air conditioning with 5 vets that are on their staff so that the animals have 24/7/365 vet care.
7. The rescue that was asked to leave came at 9:30 at night when Linda was NOT there and were turned away, being that it is private property and is not open to the public all the time.
It just infuriates me that flat out lies are being spread at this point. I encourage anyone who has questions to call her and she will give you the information you choose. The number is 708-636-8586, and ask for Linda.
Newspaper update:
http://www.saukvalley.com/282091560825360.bsp
Sue you read my mind. I was just thinking about them today! Thanks for the update. I have to call Linda and see if there is anything else they need and possibly do another run up there.
Our rescue is now Department of Agriculture approved! I wonder if we will be getting any of the dogs when the impound is over.:confused:
That's great news Sue! Any news about the impound being released?
I haven't heard anything yet, Molly.
The article wouldn't open for me, Sue, but I am hoping and praying that things work out for these dogs. Please keep us posted.
Logan
This link is active Amboy dogs and pictures where it says update on this pagePictures
Oh.... just look at those faces!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats Sue. Hopefully you will be getting some of these poor pups.
By shear luck, I met one of the Amboy Malinois puppies today at Petsmart!! As we were choosing a toy for K & S, there was a Malinois puppy. I asked if she was a "Malinois" for conversation sake (I knew she was) and I was told that she was one of the Amboy pups they were fostering. The little darling was ill when they got her, with worms and NO toes on one foot. Today, she was one gorgeous, energetic little pup. This one pup sure did luck out to find a wonderful new family (I believe they were going to adopt her after the impound was up)!! Today she was going to her first puppy class. She was absolutely adorable!!!!!!
Oh that's so cool!!! Don't you wish you carried a digital camera with you all the time? Thanks for telling us.
Molly, I wish I owned a digital camera!!! I must add that the pup was really friendly, too!!