I wasnt going to tell you guys but cant keep it in.

[Kfamr]

And by the way, not all shelters are kill shelters and in fact the shelter in my area (South Burlington) is wonderful, clean, organized and fully staffed. Any pet would have a good chance of moving on, if they ended up there. I think most people think of shelters as being miserable places. They are often not, and are much better than the streets.

This is true, however - Aggression in shelters is often a completely different subject. Most animals are put to death for aggression because
A.) A lot shelters either don't have the money/training/experience/etc (choose one) to work with the animal.
B.) They are often overlooked for their aggression problems (such as the problem BC said Roxy had - When she stuck her hands IN the cage she attacked (atleast that is what I got, I'm not sure as she changed the story plenty of times) - how many people do you think stick their fingers in the cages at shelters... almost everyone!!
When they are overlooked for months and months, they often become worse, and yes miserable. I've seen it many times with animals I've visited at our local shelter. When they first come in they are so spunk and happy. Months go by, they get overlooked, everyone passes their cages because they're now slinked away back in the corner.

I think my local Humane Society is wonderful! Hence the reason I raise money and donate supplies to them every chance I get. Whenever someone is looking for an animal, I lead them on their way to my HS. They wouldn't let something like this happen.

I'm so sick of people using someone's age as an excuse. We are all human beings and we all have a way to voice ourselves.

That said, I'm not trying to argue with you, I just happen to have a differing opinion.

NOT saying that this happened to Roxy - it could've even been her previous home. But, just a few scary experiences could have definitely caused her aggression.

From what I understand, Roxy was hand-raised by BC. I could be wrong though because a few different stories were posted about that, too.

Thats not what shelters are for?

I believe what Carole meant is that shelters aren't a disposal, when you can't handle one animal to drop it off and get another. They are for animals in dyer need of homes.


Unfortunately, there is absolutely nothing we can do now and it's obvious that the OP doesn't see this as something wrong to do, sadly. Hopefully there is still time for her to learn.

[racing_gurl07]

i can say so much right now about what im thinking but im going to start anything! so ill keep it to myself!

[carole]

Thank you Kay, you explained what i was trying to say in a few simple words, exactly what i meant.

[Kfamr]

i can say so much right now about what im thinking but im going to start anything! so ill keep it to myself!

Yes, if you plan to start something then it is best to keep to yourself. Thus far, this thread in my opinion, has been fairly mature and everyone has done well with expressing their opinion on the subject.
It's best we lay it to rest because like I said, nothing can be done now...

[My Peanuts]

Yes, if you plan to start something then it is best to keep to yourself. Thus far, this thread in my opinion, has been fairly mature and everyone has done well with expressing their opinion on the subject.
It's best we lay it to rest because like I said, nothing can be done now...

I agree in a way, but it's disturbing that she hasn't learned anything from all this. If she said, 'I made a mistake and I realize that and I won't do it again,' then even I'd stick up for her.

[dab_20]

For example this week we got in two cats that were serendered from their owners beacuse they have allergies (arent there pills for that?)

I take pills because I am allergic to ALL animals with fur. It controls my allergies with my dogs, but I get horrible allergies everytime I go to my dad's because he's got a cat. I acctually got asthma from my cat... so we are spaying her and she's got to be a barn cat now. But I agree... they should have NEVER taken the cat to a shelter.

[racing_gurl07]

But I agree... they should have NEVER taken the cat to a shelter.

I think its Fine if they brought the cat to our shelter, we are a non-PTS shelter. we dont put down anyone or disagree with anyone who brings in any animals.

[shais_mom]

I think its Fine if they brought the cat to our shelter, we are a non-PTS shelter. we dont put down anyone or disagree with anyone who brings in any animals.

we aren't talking about a cat we are concerned about a bunny

[racing_gurl07]

yes i know we are talking about Roxy..but im just saying things as an example.

[carole]

I think a lot of very valid points have been raised in this thread regardless, and I just wish human beings would get rid of the idea that pets are disposal commodities, it really pains me.