Good Thoughts Needed.

[Catty1]

However, Howard says until the Lane County commissioners adopt the new budget in May nothing is set in stone and his employees are not going anywhere.

“We’re not going to throw in the towel; we have a job to do. We provide a service to Lane County and we'll do it to the last day, if there is a last day.” Howard said.

Sounds like they are being somewhat realistic - and committed - hoping the public will put pressure on the gov't.

I wish them luck - I wish I had Oprah's income and could at least give shelters a bare operating expense.

Please send them the info in the link - this is the first year our local Humane is doing this - and 95 people have registered their garage sales.

I bet they could get some basic funds....

http://www.cochranehumane.ca/html/ne...htm#garagesale

[Medusa]

I wish them luck - I wish I had Oprah's income and could at least give shelters a bare operating expense.

Me, too. It gets worse every day w/shelters, etc. and people needing more and more help. I swear, I'll never be able to retire and so many people w/problems, it sometimes seems endless. Somehow it always works out, though. (usually) It truly is not in the budget for me to donate any money at this time. My house has major water damage and ant issues and people have been coming to me for loans and, if I can, I always help. But I need to think of my fur posse and always have a reserve just in case one of them gets sick. Oh my, I wish them well.

[lizbud]

If the budget hasn't been signed yet, there could be some hope for the
shelter. How many people live in your city? They should speak up to the
local authorities & find money to keep this place open. It really is a legitimate
function of any city government.