I think alot of the hoopla, concern, anger, disdain, opinions, and analyzations have been voiced because of the nature of the situation. Everyone on this board, most likely, struggles, to a point, to make ends meet. Some of have offered input on ways to help Bri and her family improve things, from experience. Maybe this is off the original purpose of the thread but some things that have been said were sorta necessary because of the common feelings we all have. Joyce is right....our main goal is to always do the best for the animals. It's just hard for us to believe that one family on this board is offered a large sum of $$$ for care of their pets, when 200 other members are in that much need as well. I believe that's why this thread has gotten off to where it is now.

I am surprised and pleased to see that many of our long time citizens have posted to this thread. That shows us the level of concern here.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this. I have just one more thing that bugs me. Not to criticize or insult anyone but; I have read in almost every post how Bri is only 14 years old. We have several 14 year olds on this board that are mature beyond belief. Several, I would never have known they are 14 unless you told me. Being "just" 14, Bri has been incredibly savvy to get this far on this thing. Being 14 is not a handicapp unless we depend on that 14 year old to earn enough money to pay for these pet's care all by herself. Being the adult in this situation, again, why has her mother allowed all these animals to come in, knowing they can't take care of them? It's not that Bri is 14, it's the fact that her mother, the adult, is "non-participatory", in their upkeep. Yet, she is happy and willing to accept the donations from a group of strangers. Am I the only one that sees something missing here? Hence, the concern, anger and opinions.


In the end, I hope these pets get what they need and live a long and happy life.