Save a dog foundation

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Way back in april i had a few dogs died From posioning (we still can't locate this guy) well i had a bad panic attack so i only got what dad said.Animal control pick them up and had a complaint about having to kill 56 Dog that day .Which got me to wondering about the pounds systems around here.

Adult dogs 7 days

Puppies 56 days (Acorrding What i heard from my brother)

Well i saw the channel 14 news by the Animal shelter ( no idea why) but I started to think about it and i asked my dad about this new foundation . he thinks it a great idea but there's a problem

Kennels

we are going to talk to mom about it but i think if we explain that dogs have short life in other kennels and they love it to stay alive what my idea is to get 20 dogs (thats alot of kibbles ) set them up on a concret slab out back ( and get a good fence up to let the dogs play) and dog houses and bowls buy LOTS OF TOYS of course we are going to keep our 3 dogs

i would like ppl to post what they think of the idea

I a born dog lover

Edited June 16, 2004 by Yami Bakura

[kittyjo]

Hi Yami,

I'm a animal lover too!

Are you aware of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary? Click Here They also have a message board with many animal rescuers, vets and such as members who are full of experience and practical advice, Click here fo Link

I hope that may help some, there are a lot of things to concider, city ordinances, licences for sheltering animals etc..

God Bless,

kittyjo

Edit.. Sheesh, I just can't type today, I'm all thumbs!

Edited June 16, 2004 by kittyjo

[refugepsa91]

:il: Hi Yami....

What a wonderful idea....like kittyjo said check for local ordinances....make it a non-profit organization and you may have alot better luck...and also make sure that the dogs have something on the concrete slab so they can get off it when they want to...a dogs feet will sometimes become really dry and crack and bleed when they are on cement too long,

I have saved numerous animals over the years...from cats to dogs, squirells, birds. Its very rewarding, what your thinking about doing, it hurts a little when you find them a home, but knowing they will be loved helps alot.

We have an no-kill shelter near us, Belwether foundation, they are a wonderful facility, they do not put down any of their animals, they have this beagle who has been with them since they opened and hes still there blind in one eye and grey hairs, but he still greats everyone when you walk in the door, hes got the run of the whole place.

Love and Blessings,

Angel

[barracuda]

OK, here's my story, and I'm sticking to it. Disclaimer - I had dogs growing up, and have had some since being married, etc. So pets are a great things to have around.

With that said, let me tell you why I am very synical of the whole dog industry in general.

1. Go to the pound and try and find a dog you can take home with children under 10 years old. Ain't gonna happen. Hmmmm, I grew up with dogs in the house, and have always had dogs around young children.

2. I have lost count of the number of "Nonprofit Dog Rescue" organizations in this area. They all want you to fill out all these applications, screenings, home visits, etc...FOR MUTTS!!!!! I mean, come on - what happened to going down to the pound and picking up a dog that was scheduled to be euthanized that next week anyway? All of these "non-profit" groups want at least $250!!! For a MUTT!!!!! Are you kidding me? And some of these dogs are like 7 and 8 years old!!!

3. I try looking in the paper around here for dog giveaways. You know the ads, "Moving, can't take dog with me - FREE TO A GOOD HOME." Hmmm, I haven't seen one of those ads in ages. Hence, we will continue to go without a dog in our home.

All of these trends tell me the following:

1. There are no dogs in need of being adopted.

2. These non-profit groups are not interested in adopting the dogs, but rather, they are interested in making the dog business their full time endeavor.

3. The value people place on dogs these days is almost worship-like. Pets are suddenly superior to human beings. We won't euthanize a dog for whatever reason, but we'll abort your baby.

Anyone else see a problem with priorites so far out of whack here?

Just my two bitter cents. My kids would like a dog in the house, but I'll be darned if I will jump through hoops just to bring one home.

[kittyjo]

Barracuda,

I can understand your frustration but there are reasons why it is the way it is...

Yes there is a need out there, I am a animal magnet, if there is a stay hurt or abused animal out there it finds me in search of help. I can't walk the streets without finding a animal in need. We are a disposible society from animals to children, spouses and the elderly...

But unlike people animals don't have much of a place they are often picked up and abused in various ways... Cats and dogs are being stolen and sold for scientific research, medical cadavors,as well as used for bait for the underground dog fight industry. There are also sick and cruel people who look to pick up cheap pound animals for their own enjoyment in expeimenting with tourture. Talk to some big city vets and ask what examples of abuse they have witnessed, it will make you sick and one on the rise is sexual abuse of cats and dogs.

The high cost of adopting a pet, helps to insure that the pet won't be 'disposible'. The reason they are careful about adopting out to families with young children is that so many get returned or dumped again because, "It just didn't work out". The money, time and emotion that is invested in rescue is costly but rewarding. The rescuer is responsible for that animal and it's future, if it gets returned to the streets, becomes diseased then it become everyones problem.

These people are not all fanatical, we're not talking PETA types here, many are also involved in volunteering to help the elderly in hospitals as well as the homeless... Many are involved in pet therapy services and promote working dogs for search and rescue or for the handicapped.

Animals/God's creatures give us so much and the unconditional love they offer is like a hug from heaven. Whenever I'm involved in a rescue I think of Jesus and 'what you do unto the lest of them you do unto me'. I think of these dear sweet God sent creatures to be one of 'the lest of them'.

[refugepsa91]

Wow barracuda....you don't ever see "free puppies" signs? We have them all over where I'm at....just down the road from us right now is one. I have to force myself to keep going :oww: we already have two dogs and two cats..and thats enough for us. Come on over to my house barracuda and we will get your kids a puppy...for free

I feel sometimes that the price to adopt a pet is expensive but for example a young dog was brought in to the belwether and had been shot twice by its owner while he was in a drunken stuper...this dog lost an eye and had to have its front leg amputated...thats not cheap by any means...and if the foundation had to pay all of this without donations or adoption fees they would have to close down.

Myself...no I don't adopt adult dogs, reason being that I have small children and I am a firm believer in getting a pet as a baby...so it is raised up with the children. I just can't trust a dog that is full grown with no solid history of its background with children. When my kids get alittle older that may change. I just can't take the risk that my kids could get hurt.

I also agree with you concerning some animal activists going way to far overboard...when there are other issues out there that if they put half of their effort into they could maybe make a difference. for example...my husband gets a hunting magazine.."Northwoods Water News" and there was a article in there about I believe "peta" donating money to terrorist groups because they thought it was inhumane to strap bombs onto donkeys and send them into crowded streets. that one made me shake my head. Don't get me wrong I don't believe in animal cruelty in any shape or form...but geez give me a break...

there just my two cents.....

Love and Blessings,

Angel