"I couldn't work here"

[CathyBogart]

I didn't write it, but Debbie's email address is at the bottom of the page(the lady who wrote it), and I'm sure she'd be glad to have it shared around.

[mike001]

Pretty gut wrenching, but very true. I used to help at our local shelter and that's exactly how it is.

[AvaJoy]

I, too, am speechless upon reading this post. It personally hits home to me in a specific way, bringing back a painful memory I regret from over 20 years ago.

I hope others will read this and extract a better understanding of the toll doing shelter work takes on the hearts and emotions of those individuals who care enough to try and make a difference in homeless pets' sad lives.

Blessings, purrs and tail wags to all of you for your selfless deeds.

[jackie]

I am going to cross post this message,

thanks for taking the time to post it.

Jackie, xxx

[GreyhoundGirl]

Waterworks over here. That was a really touching post. Thank you.

[Zippy]

I wonderful wonderful message to all animal lovers.

[Cataholic]

I am guilty of saying that. I won't ever again.

[cyber-sibes]

Reading this brought on major LES. I used to work with a woman who did shelter work, she finally quit for that exact reason - she just couldn't walk one more dog down that corridor of no return. It takes guts along with a big heart to do what needs to be done. I am fortunate to live in a county where there are fewer animals available than there are families who want to adopt, most places are not so lucky. God bless shelter people everywhere.

[pitc9]

I am guilty of saying that. I won't ever again.

Me too....

I do donate, food, collars, leashes, bleach, paper towles, money... etc.
Always have... always will and I have gotten other to do so as well. Some people don't realize a little amout of money can go a long way when buying things that shelters need bad.