*Gulp*

[Karen]

That's not YOUR fault, don't feel bad. He, too, will find a new job in a better, less negative place.

[anna_66]

Sounds like a crazy place that you worked at, it's a good thing you got out of there and found a better enviroment. Don't feel bad either, like Karen said, it's not your fault.

[Rachel]

I am just getting caught up on what has been happening. All I can say is I am so sorry that this has happened to you. Sometimes horrible things happen and good comes out of the situation. Please look for the good that WILL come out of these events. It seems there was a lot of jealousy of your skills and level of commitment at this place. I certainly hope that your new environment will not harbor that kind of attitude and that you will be able to thrive and devote your time and energy to the endless work that needs to be done in this field. Please, please keep formost in your mind that your health is your number one priority because without that you cannot commit yourself to either work or your responsibilities at home, and remember we love you, Aly.

[AdoreMyDogs]

What a mess, Aly. I truly do believe that you had to leave that job in order to open up a new era in you life...an era that is far better. I don't understand why anyone would say anything negative about you, unless they were jealous of your skills and the fact that animals seem to be magnetically drawn to you more then anyone else.

I am sorry that this had to happen but I am glad you are out of there. The new place sounds nice and really cute. They are lucky to have you aboard.

Take care and please don't take blame for that guy getting fired. He would not have screamed and yelled and gotten all upset if he valued his job! I am sure he was quite ready to go.

It is so sad that the shelter was a place that was supposed to be strictly dedicated to the care of homeless animals and it had so many politics between the employees. What a shame that any place that houses less fortunate animals has to be such a hostile place to work.

Anyway, take care and know that all of us here really care about you and very much respect your decision. You are better then those people, Aly. You have such a way with animals, and I don't think anyone there has even half of the devotion, compassion, or magnatism that you have. Personally I think they were jealous of the fact that the animals seemed to prefer you, even the super shy ones, and that on top of that, you are so friendly towards people! You have some such wonderful atributes that make up YOU, and I think it is rare what you have and few others have it.

[aly]

Hi there everyone. I am a friend of Alyson's and I work at this shelter she used to work at. You all are assuming very correctly in that there are extreme jealousy issues and power trips. I overheard a lot of conversations yesterday about the whole situation and people are starting to panic.

Alyson right now feels like she just went through a bad breakup with a boyfriend who cheated on her and then dumped her. But I think she is realizing she did nothing wrong and is starting to keep her chin up.

I cannot join this board because my computer is too slow but while I'm at Alyson's house, I just wanted to say hi. I have a 2 yr old dapple Dachshund, Miss Abby. You can see pictures of her next weekend because Alyson will be watching her while I'm out of town.

[sammi]

If you are a friend of Aly's then you are a good guy! Thanks for posting and backing up what Aly has kinda rmentioned (I would have said worse). Nobody here thinks for a second that Aly is in the wrong. Will see your pet next weekend!

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Hi Aly, my thoughts after reading this mess is that the best thing you can do is get out of this situation, try to forget the people who hurt you, they will end up in a worse situation than you are eventually. I believe this is a power struggle by people who have no scruples.
If they did, the animals would be their first concern not the squabbling between themselves as to who would get a certain dog or not. Certainly they would want one of their own to adopt Spice and know that he would have a great home rather than sending him with someone they didn't know.
My personal opinion is that right now you should concentrate on yourself, look forward to your new job and not look back.
Of course Miss Daisy, Perry and myself wish you all the luck in the world in your new job and that right dog will come along when you least expect it. Remember Patience is a Virtue. lol
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

[aly]

Thanks so much everyone. Shannon described the way I'm feeling exactly... like a cheating boyfriend dumped me. It is awful and I constantly have a knot in my stomach. I love Tammy to death though (the manager of the new shelter) and I think I'll be happy working for her. I am exploring other job options too because this will only be part time. I'm trying to move forward and stay very active doing the things I love to do. I will miss my job with all my heart, but I also won't miss it at all... if that makes sense.

By the way, I'm trying to see if anyone on Pet Talk may be looking for some kitties. I'd prefer to rehome them myself rather than through the shelter.

[sasvermont]

Aly, I just recounted and hey, I have my quota! I surely hope someone here can be their new owner! That would be wonderful! And you know what, kittens don't really mind being split up, honestly. Once they get a taste of being on their own, they are fine.

Keep us posted.

Surely hope you find another good part time job and let this situation slide on by. As they tell me at work "set it free".....

[aly]

I'm going to split up Aspen and Magnolia. I don't want to but I know I'm gonna have to. I REALLY don't want to split Moby and Angelo up but I will for the right homes.

All 4 of them are definately dependent on other animals though so I would like to see them go to homes with little friends there.

[mugsy]

It's really too bad when shelter employees forget why they are there. The entire reason that people work there, I would assume, is for the good of the animals. Aly, your former place of employment has obviously forgotten that. Perhaps they need reminded.

Tammy sounds like she will be good for you. I would love to see pictures of the place and hear more about it.

Good luck. Btw...I'm still waiting for a phone call! lol