HOORAY for Merry too!! And of course let's not forget your part in all
this. Michelle, (don't argue with me), please take a bow.
N
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, Merry, Hideyo's attorney, called me yesterday to tell me
what her hopes are for the case (I had referred Hideyo to her) and said
she was so glad that I referred Hideyo to her because she had seen
several people harrassed by animal control in Albuquerque into giving
up their cats and she could not get those people to fight back because
they were so intimidated by the criminal charges, etc. She was so glad
to meet Hideyo and see someone willing to stand up to animal control,
and to be able to help her get rid of the bad ordinance (still not
final, but she seems very hopeful). She is so impressed by how feisty,
energetic, and smart Hideyo is, and so happy to be working with her.
Michelle
In a message dated 1/7/2006 2:20:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
You know, Hideyo mentioned about how other caring people have
had to relinquish/find homes for their animals when faced with animal
control regulations about numbers. I've heard of abominable stories
from other rescuers too. I remember listening in horror as one very
dedicated woman told me about having to pts several cats that were
sick/old that no one else would take. I don't care what I would have
had to do, that would not have happened in my house! Hideyo is such an
inspiration to all of us. It just goes to show you what can be
accomplished, when you dig your heels in and just say NO! She may be
the groundbreaking force in changing the ordinances in her town and,
who knows, maybe an example for other states to follow. I don't want
to jinx anything here, I know Hideyo's trials and tribulations are far
from over, but isn't it just amazing what she's done so far? I don't
know what I'd have done in her place, I'd probably be posting from some
underground hidden location, if I were her. She instead has chosen to
hold her ground and fight for herself, her furchildren, and all of us
that pray for the day that animals are no longer treated as "property"
and are finally given the respect and rights due to the loved ones they
are. HOORAY for Hideyo!!!
Nina
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