"I couldn't work here"

[Laura's Babies]

The people who need to see this won't. It IS heartbreakin and believe me, those animals do haunt you for years. I had to quit helping out at the shelter because I couldn't take it. They always did the "deed" after I left but returning the next day would rip my heart out when I saw perfectly wonderful former pets were no longer there. I know if I had known their time was up, I would have brought them home.

[moosmom]

What a heartbreaker of a story that is!! But it's so true. I gave up animal rescue after moving back to Connecticut. But since I now have more time on my hands, being semi-retired, I've signed up to volunteer with Catales, a non-profit cat rescue that I had originally joined over 10 years ago. It breaks my heart to see any animals in cages. But Deb Bagley's organization is one that I am truly dedicated to. She taught me everything I know about TNR, socializing feral and semi-feral cats. She has over 88 cats in her basement and you'd never now it. Except when the cats come out of everywhere to see you and schmooze. The only cats that are in cages are the FeLv/Aids positive cats. But they too get alot of love from our wonderful volunteers.

I think you should copy the post, Cathy, and frame it, putting it in a place where everyone can see it.

Thanks for sharing!!

[applesmom]

Great post!

Along the same topic: On every pet discussion board in existence there are situations brought up where animals need homes or donations for medical care. Every posters heart goes out in these situations or they wouldn't be participating in pet discussions at all.

Yet we read over and over again, "I would help but I can't" followed by various assorted excuses such as "too many pets, too far away, no room, no money" etc. Legitimate as those excuses may be--posting them is redundant! We'd all like to help but we certainly can't help them all. That's a fact of life! Redundant excuses don't help the pets in need or provide a solution.

Sometimes simple verbal support without listing excuses is helpful enough!