Long-Term Care - The Problem

» Joy Butler - Long term care

You have chosen a very appropriate subject to write on. The shelter where I volunteer is no-kill and has a few "old-timers" who really need a home and family. Despite the fact that their lives are not ideal, I try to convince myself that it's not entirely bad. All their needs are met, they are inside from weather extremes, they are treated kindly, and enjoy playing outside in the yard with other dogs for several hours every day. I realize some shelters are not set up as well, while others are better and I look forward to your next article with ideas for a solution.

What a sad/cute picture of Pepper!

-- posted by Joy Butler

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» Renie_Burghardt - The Problem

Sherrie, Had I been the one to see Pepper,I couldn't have resisted that face either! I'm so glad she has a home with your now.

No Kill Shelters are doing a trumendeous job, but as you say, there are problems. I look forward to more on the subject. You are doing a great job in educating people about homeless animals, Sherrie!

-- posted by Renie_Burghardt

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» SWALKER0 - Re: Long term care

In response to message posted by JButler:
There's a real difference of opinion among animal people as to whether animals are better off being put down rather than live their entire lives in an institutional setting, but I agree with you. If the facility is run decently, they're definitely better off there. The issue is to make no-kill shelters better, so the animals can have a better quality of life.

-- posted by SWALKER0

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» SWALKER0 - Re: The Problem

In response to message posted by Renie_Burghardt:
Actually, I didn't see that particular picture of Pepper until after I already had her. The volunteer who put out the original appeal sent it to me later. When I'm at home, Pepper won't let me out of her sight. I can't imagine her sitting alone in a cage day after day, with no one to love her, and yet there are so many dogs and cats in that very situation. At least the problem has been recognized - that's the first step toward solving it.

-- posted by SWALKER0

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