In defense of Donna I live here in State College the home of the Penn State Nittany Lions and we have a HUGE problem with students dumping pets. They leave them behind in apartments, dorms, on campus, in dumpsters, downtown State College, at the many farms and in the mountains and rural areas. I have several cats which I suspect to be student dumps. None of the rescue organizations here in SC will adopt out to undergrads unless they are locals and even then it is iffy. But with the multitude of farms and byb's and pet stores they can always find one. I can't tell you how many college age students I see with puppies and kittens. I don't see nearly as many with adult pets. It is sad when the dumpsters have to be searched at the end of each semester for live animals because of irresponsible students.

But there are always exceptions to every rule as I know Cathy is. *smile*


ok I won't hijack this thread anymore...

Thank you to those that are going to the extra effort to help save these pets.

We have an organization called "Pets Come First" here in SC which started as a watch dog operation for our local SPCA and since we have had many positive changes in our SPCA they have changed to raising money for vet care and foster homes for the SPCA. I am sure someone would be happy to talk to you all if you want advice as to how to go about making positive changes at this shelter.