Lisa - I understand where you are coming from. I "thank" the person who dumped Dylan but I also feel angry at them....wondering why in the world they would give him up? At least it was to a no-kill shelter instead of just letting him run free.
And, my twins - obviously born to a stray and removed before they were ready, and fostered by a lady veterinarian. So often....I just wish they could talk and tell us their stories - don't you??? I just wish I knew what their history was and wish I had the privilege of knowing them since the beginning - especially Dylan since he has over a year of his life spent somewhere that I have no knowlege of. The thanks I give - is not really thanks I suppose - more of a "hope you can sleep!" variety, if you know what I mean. I am VERY glad I have my animals and the ones to thanks are more likely the rescue folks, foster parents and shelter workers!!