"I couldn't work here"

[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.

[Miss Z]

What a moving post, it gives me an awful feeling in my stomach just thinking of all those poor homeless pets. I'm glad the shelter I volunteer at is no-kill, otherwise I would find it hard to do the job aswell.

[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.

[Laura's Babies]

The people who need to see this won't. It IS heartbreakin and believe me, those animals do haunt you for years. I had to quit helping out at the shelter because I couldn't take it. They always did the "deed" after I left but returning the next day would rip my heart out when I saw perfectly wonderful former pets were no longer there. I know if I had known their time was up, I would have brought them home.

[moosmom]

What a heartbreaker of a story that is!! But it's so true. I gave up animal rescue after moving back to Connecticut. But since I now have more time on my hands, being semi-retired, I've signed up to volunteer with Catales, a non-profit cat rescue that I had originally joined over 10 years ago. It breaks my heart to see any animals in cages. But Deb Bagley's organization is one that I am truly dedicated to. She taught me everything I know about TNR, socializing feral and semi-feral cats. She has over 88 cats in her basement and you'd never now it. Except when the cats come out of everywhere to see you and schmooze. The only cats that are in cages are the FeLv/Aids positive cats. But they too get alot of love from our wonderful volunteers.

I think you should copy the post, Cathy, and frame it, putting it in a place where everyone can see it.

Thanks for sharing!!

[applesmom]

Great post!

Along the same topic: On every pet discussion board in existence there are situations brought up where animals need homes or donations for medical care. Every posters heart goes out in these situations or they wouldn't be participating in pet discussions at all.

Yet we read over and over again, "I would help but I can't" followed by various assorted excuses such as "too many pets, too far away, no room, no money" etc. Legitimate as those excuses may be--posting them is redundant! We'd all like to help but we certainly can't help them all. That's a fact of life! Redundant excuses don't help the pets in need or provide a solution.

Sometimes simple verbal support without listing excuses is helpful enough!