K95 Rescue

The time I've spent on emails/calls for animals about to die, go to shelter, or who've been dumped = exasperating.

Mind you, it's always "It keeps getting worse," or "My inbox has hundreds & hundreds in need," etc. But we're at a point of making 0⃣ progress & sick w/worry, regret, & anger b/c we can't help - not just k9.5, but animal welfare as a whole.

I know you've seen it lately - rescues are drowning ✔, shelters dealing w/high euthanasia ✔, & animals dumped everywhere ✔. There's blame on economy, vet prices, spay/neuter, & let's not forget "moving." Sure, there are devastating situations where people are really crushed & need help. But (excluding shelters) 95% of the time we hear the same whining & excuses w/a different pet inserted.

It boils down to people not wanting the responsibility. I don't mean those who love their pets & genuinely hit hard times (excluding "Gee, I love him so much & hate to give up..."). I mean backyard breeders, people who won't put money out for spay/neuter, won't give prevention, won't take off dogs off chains, won't feed, won't train or work on behaviors b/c it's too time consuming or frustrating & pets should know better, & those who don't view animals as living, breathing, blood flowing beings who experience fear, pain, emotion, & stress.

Disagree with me? Start/join a rescue. Work at a shelter or vet. Read the emails, listen to the phone calls, hear the stories, & walk an animal back & hold it for euthanasia. Otherwise, there's nothing to say b/c you simply don't know until you've been knee deep in it.

The answer? 1st, people need to be responsible. Don't get/"rescue" a pet if not 100% committed for the LIFE of a pet. Volunteer in animal welfare before getting one. 2nd, do responsible things - learn about daily care, medical care, & training. And for God's sake, STOP BLAMING US AND VETERINARIANS for not "helping."

Hitting me the hardest this week: a blind/deaf, emaciated, senior pittie. 2 barely weaned Pyr pups dumped at a worksite, a sickly senior couple who need help w/2 giant breed dogs, & a senior dog tied up, rarely fed, & wanted gone upon return of owner's trip. Want to hear more?

Paulie agrees.

I always feel like…someone is watching me….😎

It's always best to raise your knees and or feet while sleeping on your back. No pillow to do so? That's okay. Hattie is always there to lend a helping head.