Momcat:
I know exactly how you feel and I applaud you for your undertaking. It is interesting that just last night I was contacted by a rescue list buddy of mine begging for help on which way to turn to see what she could do for a friend of hers in Oklahoma who had her two Husky dogs shot and killed at point blank range while they were LOCKED in a cage because allegedly they were attacking a man so he shot them.

Her friend is devastated that her two gentle dogs were shot and because it is a small country town no one is the least interested in seeing this man gets what he deserves. My e-bud has photos, witnesses and one of the bullets but can't find anyone to help her. Could you possibly PM me and give me some direction that she might pursue?

My friend sent a photo of her friend with her arms around her two beautiful friends and it just broke my heart to know the life had been needlessly taken out of their eyes and that my friend's friend had lost her treasured companions.

We have made great strides (no where nearly enough yet) in helping so many cats and dogs find homes because of the internet bringing us all together. The internet has also made public these abuses and atrocities so that small towns (and even large cities) can no longer sweep these things under the rug with a slap on the wrist. Now we need to use the internet to band together and let our elected officials and judges know that their jobs may not be so secure even though they are having their pockets lined because those of us who care about companion animals aren't going to put up with this any more.

Bless you for stepping up. You have my support.
/mari