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The adoption agency put our cat to sleep and it's all my fault.
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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 535100" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>SuZir</p><p></p><p>I have to agree with you per no kill shelters. I think their heart is in the right place, but I don't think unless an animal can be rehomed quickly.......that it's a good idea. I don't like the idea of putting innocent animals down due to someone's irresponsibility either. But I look at our no kill shelter..........and seriously, I think for many of them it's the best option to end their suffering. Ours is always over crowded, which means up to 5-10 (depending on ages) dogs in a cage, and while they're somewhat largish.....they just aren't big enough for that many dogs per cage. The dogs often fight with each other, probably due to stress ect.......and they don't have much in way of options in keeping dogs that don't get along with other dogs separate. Most animals adopted there are sick and die shortly after they're adopted, especially puppies. The cats are far worse off. They get stacked in crates 3 high, and a ton of cats in each crate with a litter box stuck in there and a water bottle. </p><p></p><p>I used to visit it regularly to visit the dogs/cats.....to help out if I could. And like so many other volunteers........I had to stop because I just couldn't take it. They have two dogs that came in there as small pups. They were shy and didn't get adopted. They're now as old as Rowdy and they've lived out their entire lives locked in a dingy cage. It not only breaks my heart, it makes me furious. There is a lot to be said for Quality of Life. They have a few others in the same boat. But they refuse to consider putting any of them down.........because it's "cruel". No, what's cruel is living in a cage with virtually no attention whatsoever you're entire life. They have so few volunteers. And people shy away from adopting from the no kill shelter due to it's reputation for sick animals. </p><p></p><p>Our pound has an enormous volunteer group dedicated to preventing animals from being put down. They come out daily and walk and play with all the dogs to keep them socialized and help ease they're stress and anxiety. They work hard at getting foster homes and rescues to help dogs that aren't getting claimed or adopted. Our kill rate has drastically dropped. They do help the no kill shelter some.....but honestly, the urgency is not there due to it being a no kill shelter........so they do far more work at the pound.</p><p></p><p>I just wish people would stop thinking Ohhh there is a cute puppy or kitty, let's take it home..........like it's a frigging new toy or something........then just dumping it when they were too lazy to train or care for it......or letting it have heaven knows how many litters because they were too stupid to have them fixed. ugh</p><p></p><p>I'll climb off my soapbox now.</p><p></p><p>Congrats on the new baby kitty CB. Enjoy her.</p><p></p><p>Hugs</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 535100, member: 84"] SuZir I have to agree with you per no kill shelters. I think their heart is in the right place, but I don't think unless an animal can be rehomed quickly.......that it's a good idea. I don't like the idea of putting innocent animals down due to someone's irresponsibility either. But I look at our no kill shelter..........and seriously, I think for many of them it's the best option to end their suffering. Ours is always over crowded, which means up to 5-10 (depending on ages) dogs in a cage, and while they're somewhat largish.....they just aren't big enough for that many dogs per cage. The dogs often fight with each other, probably due to stress ect.......and they don't have much in way of options in keeping dogs that don't get along with other dogs separate. Most animals adopted there are sick and die shortly after they're adopted, especially puppies. The cats are far worse off. They get stacked in crates 3 high, and a ton of cats in each crate with a litter box stuck in there and a water bottle. I used to visit it regularly to visit the dogs/cats.....to help out if I could. And like so many other volunteers........I had to stop because I just couldn't take it. They have two dogs that came in there as small pups. They were shy and didn't get adopted. They're now as old as Rowdy and they've lived out their entire lives locked in a dingy cage. It not only breaks my heart, it makes me furious. There is a lot to be said for Quality of Life. They have a few others in the same boat. But they refuse to consider putting any of them down.........because it's "cruel". No, what's cruel is living in a cage with virtually no attention whatsoever you're entire life. They have so few volunteers. And people shy away from adopting from the no kill shelter due to it's reputation for sick animals. Our pound has an enormous volunteer group dedicated to preventing animals from being put down. They come out daily and walk and play with all the dogs to keep them socialized and help ease they're stress and anxiety. They work hard at getting foster homes and rescues to help dogs that aren't getting claimed or adopted. Our kill rate has drastically dropped. They do help the no kill shelter some.....but honestly, the urgency is not there due to it being a no kill shelter........so they do far more work at the pound. I just wish people would stop thinking Ohhh there is a cute puppy or kitty, let's take it home..........like it's a frigging new toy or something........then just dumping it when they were too lazy to train or care for it......or letting it have heaven knows how many litters because they were too stupid to have them fixed. ugh I'll climb off my soapbox now. Congrats on the new baby kitty CB. Enjoy her. Hugs [/QUOTE]
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