Tiger Ranch... not good news

[jennielynn1970]

You want to know what I am amazed at?

How many times I read these discussions about people that do "rescue" & usually NOT one person on the forum has committed any true time to the place being discussed/bashed/ or commended.

Many of us on this board do rescue in our own neighborhoods and counties. Many in rescue are doing rescue for their neighborhood and towns, which is how it should be. There are those who may be able to do rescue in different states or across the country, which is very commendable.

While assumptions should not be made about other rescues, there are times when you see that intentions that were meant to be good, ended up causing more harm than good (as in Tiger Ranch). Just because a person has not committed time to the rescue that is having a problem (due to location, time or other valid reason), does not mean one cannot have an opinion about the state of that rescue.

The more that the facts have come out about Tiger Ranch, the sadder it has become. While I do not think the woman running it is a "bad" person, she really needed to get more help in order to truly help those animals.

[Sprinter's_mommy]

I can see both of your sides...and I hope this situation really helps with more programs and awareness. spayneuter...I think what youre doin is awesome! Keep it up! I think this situation will bring about a lot of debate on both sides in the public...which is good. I think it's time that it be discussed from everyone...rich, poor, rescuers, or politicians...it's time to try to get it under control. Lynn is very nice and didn't have enough help. The undercover video has just come out....www.wtae.com or www.kdka.com. Warning...some of it is hard to see. What I didn't understand...but because it's been so long since I helped her, I don't want to judge...why were the sick and dying animals still with the one's that looked healthy? Also, I can see her point on euthanasia, but not sure if I agree on it. Yes, she's right...we do not put down our people when they have AIDS or Herpes and so forth. But, I do agree with euthanasia when it's time, thats just my personal feeling because I hate to watch animals be sick. But, some of the video, people may not understand the signs of Herpes and FIV and when they see the video, they're going to think it's harsh, but Herpes and FIV is not necessarily fatal right away. They still have time, but they should be kept seperate from other cats. I'm curious, what does everyone else think about euthanasia?
Also, just wanted to let ya know...you have all come up with some really good ideas and sources for spay/neuter. When I come across people who need help, or I find a stray litter of kittens, I will refer to this site. Thanks.
God Bless you all for your help and the cats that have survived.

[Reliable]

I found this on another board.


Videos from March 2008 and October 2007:

Tiger Ranch Owner Says Sick Cats Planted Before Raid
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/...67/detail.html