Aly,

I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. I honestly hope you don't choose to leave. You bring so much to this board. It just wouldn't be the same if we didn't hear your stories of the shelter animals and their resuces and more importantly, their new homes. We've come to know and love Reece, Lolly, and Shiloh. We've shared so much w/ you, Aly--laughter (who could forget the pic of Reece with his ears in a scrunchie?) and tears (when your fishie died) and much, much more! You are part of a family, we love and care for you (remember our concern when you were sooo physically & mentally exhausted from rescuing animals from the flood).

Right or wrong, I do admire your ability to speak out against something you disagree with. If you don't speak, your opinion isn't heard. If your opinion isn't heard, the chance of changing the circumstance is lessened. You tried. We (PT) tried. It didn't work out as we had planned, but it sounds like the situation has rectified itself for the best. No, it isn't fair but life never promised to be fair or easy. From working in a shelter, I'm sure you can testify to that! (Of course on the other hand, Life never promised to be hard either...) But as one of my favorite quotes states:

Believe there is a great power
Silently working for all things good,
Behave yourself and nevermind the rest.
~Beatrix Potter

Aly, leaving is entirely up to you, but I hope you choose not to. Please keep in touch!