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Debbie,
I think this is a great letter and one that should be
posted on every person's front door, since the ones
who need to read this letter, might not read the
paper.
I would be concerned with writing that you have 14
kittens, depending on what your city/county pet limit
laws might be. Even if there are no laws, I might not
add my last name. Might or might not put my initials.
Just to protect yourself should there be any backlash
from the article. You never know who might figure out
who these little angels actually belonged to before
they were dumped. A little public humiliation is a
good thing sometimes.
Again, great letter. I hope your efforts make a
difference!
:)
Wendy
--- Debbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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#ff;color: black;}This is a letter to the editor
of our local paper concerning the kittens we found
dumped over the weekend. My husband is afraid it will
cause trouble if they print it with a name and town.
What do you think? Myself, I doubt anyone will really
pay attention. I am curious to know what you guys
think.
Thanks for the input.
Debbie
Dear Editor,
On Sunday, May 27, Children's Home Bradford Rd.,
Greenville, someone pulled
into a path in a field, north, a little ways off of
127. My husband and I
were traveling to Lowe's and noticed this parked car
and also kittens beside
it. We thought oh, they must be picking them up. We
agreed we would
come
back the same route on the way home to make sure.
Unfortunately, on the way
back, we saw the kittens were still there. We pulled
over and got out. One
was lying squashed on the path, 2 snuggled up to the
small lifeless body.
Whoever dumped them must have run over one. Three more
came waddling up out
of the ditch. There were 6 total. We gathered the 5
left alive and placed
them in our van. My husband was kind enough that he
even picked up the dead
baby kitten and placed it in a bag, later he buried it
in our side yard. We
had our 2 Labradors with us - one which my husband had
found dumped outside
Bradford around Christmas time. She was only 4-5 weeks
old. The kittens
looked to be around 4-5 weeks old. We knew we could
not just leave them
because they would never have survived on their own.
We also knew that we
would not really be able to take on anymore because we
have 14 rescued ones
already (7 were found in a trash dumpster outside a
condo in Dayton). All
now spayed, neutered, shots, etc.
I called and left a message at the Darke County Humane
Society telling them
the whole story. We decided if worse came to worse we
would keep them until
they could be adopted out. Amazingly the Humane
Society phoned the next day.
They agreed to take the abandoned babies in. My
husband and I would like to
publicly thank them for that. We are so very grateful.
The lady that picked
them up had a nice clean carrier and bedding for them.
As to the people who constantly abandon, abuse, etc..
animals. What is wrong
with you? What gives you the right to take away life
of any kind? It always
amazes me that humans can be so cruel. Poor
defenseless creatures left to
die, no food, no shelter, no one to love them. Would
you do this to your
mother, your grandfather, your child? We seem to be
becoming a throw away
society. If someone or something doesn't fit our idea
of perfection or
if
taking care of them is an inconvenience - then we
just dispose of it.
Life
to many, seems cheap. I recall I had a neighbor years
ago that left his dog
have pups year after year. His 2 little girls would
love on them and play
with them. Later the pups would disappear. I was told
the father would take
them out and shoot them. Of course you couldn't prove
it, just like you
couldn't prove that he also had his little girls drown
kittens in their
swimming pool. Wonderful lessons to teach our
children, isn't it? Just like
dumping 6 defenseless kittens in an area where there
were no houses, no
people, or food.
How someone treats animals, in my opinion, is a
reflection of how they treat
others. It's sad to say that many people do not show a
respect for life. I
can only hope that the residents of Darke County will
educate themselves and
their children as to what being a responsible pet
owner means. If each
of
us puts forth at least a little effort (and monetary
support) we can help
control the over population of cats and dogs and the
unnecessary suffering
they often times endure. For all those dollars we
spend on lottery tickets,
a pack of cigarettes, a six pack of beer, that new MP3
player, etc.surely we
can spend some on a LIFE. Please consider donating to
the local Humane
Society or other animal welfare agencies.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the
world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~
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Well said Taylor! Great ideas! :) Wendy --- Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, you can probably tell the newspaper editor your name, address and email address and request that you be known in the newspaper as Anonymous or Concerned Family or something. I'm pretty damn sure that newspapers honor requests like this. If I had written that letter I would send hard copies and emails, too, of your letter, with photos if possible, to, among others, the ASPCA in New York, Best Friends in Utah, The North Shore Animal League in New York, Animal Defense League (is that in CA?), Cat Fancy, and any other names that this loving cat group of animal people can think of. How about Catster.com? Right off the top of my sleepy head I cannot think of any other names, but I'll have some more by tomorrow. How about Art Bell at radio's Coast to Coast AM? He is an avowed cat adorer! (My mom's PR career bled off onto me more than I ever realized. The evidence is right here in front of you!) You can make a huge difference in the lives of these little ones and others. If you can get them on a TV morning show with the they'll be adopted so fast! And so many people will know and people will respond to your letter and to their placement on TV. It may very well help the Humane Society raise money for kitten care. We just never know. But the good you have done has already been multiplied by telling all of us, by telling the Darke County Humane Society, who came so quickly to their--and your--rescue and all the people THEY will tell and involve. And, believe me, those little babies will find a way to communicate to their sad, bewildered mommycat that they are now safe and loved, that they will always be loved (by their mommycat and then by you and your husband and your animal family, and now by all the Humane Society folks and by all of us). You never know--someone might even contact the Humane Society or the paper--someone who knows about the people in that car that you saw. We just never know. But you and your husband have shown more light into the ugly dark corners of the world. And light is what we need. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On May 31, 2007, at 2:48 PM, Debbie wrote: This is a letter to the editor of our local paper concerning the kittens we found dumped over the weekend. My husband is afraid it will cause trouble if they print it with a name and town. What do you think? Myself, I doubt anyone will really pay attention. I am curious to know what you guys think. Thanks for the input. Debbie Dear Editor, On Sunday, May 27, Children's Home Bradford Rd., Greenville, someone pulled into a path in a field, north, a little ways off of 127. My husband and I were traveling to Lowe's and noticed this parked car and also kittens beside it. We thought oh, they must be picking them up. We agreed we would come back the same route on the way home to make sure. Unfortunately, on the way back, we saw the kittens were still there. We pulled over and got out. One was lying squashed on the path, 2 snuggled up to the small lifeless body. Whoever dumped them must have run over one. Three more came waddling up out of the ditch. There were 6 total. We gathered the 5 left alive and placed them in our van. My husband was kind enough that he even picked up the dead baby kitten and placed it in a bag, later he buried it in our side yard. We had our 2 Labradors with us - one which my husband had found dumped outside Bradford around Christmas time. She was only 4-5 weeks old. The kittens looked to be around 4-5 weeks old. We knew we could not just leave them because they would never have survived on their own. We also knew that we would not really be able to take on anymore because we have 14 rescued ones already (7 were found in a trash dumpster outside a condo in Dayton). All now spayed, neutered, shots, etc. I called and left a message at the Darke County Humane Society telling them the whole story. We decided if worse came to worse we would keep them until they could be adopted out. Amazingly the Humane Society phoned the next day. They agreed to take the abandoned babies in. My husband and I would like to publicly thank them for that. We are so very grateful. The lady that picked them up had a nice clean carrier and bedding for them. As to the people who constantly abandon, abuse, etc.. animals. What is wrong with you? What gives you the right to take away life of any kind? It always amazes me that humans can be so cruel. Poor defenseless creatures left to die, no food, no shelter, no one to love them. Would you do this to
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Actually, you can probably tell the newspaper editor your name, address and email address and request that you be known in the newspaper as Anonymous or Concerned Family or something. I'm pretty damn sure that newspapers honor requests like this. If I had written that letter I would send hard copies and emails, too, of your letter, with photos if possible, to, among others, the ASPCA in New York, Best Friends in Utah, The North Shore Animal League in New York, Animal Defense League (is that in CA?), Cat Fancy, and any other names that this loving cat group of animal people can think of. How about Catster.com? Right off the top of my sleepy head I cannot think of any other names, but I'll have some more by tomorrow. How about Art Bell at radio's Coast to Coast AM? He is an avowed cat adorer! (My mom's PR career bled off onto me more than I ever realized. The evidence is right here in front of you!) You can make a huge difference in the lives of these little ones and others. If you can get them on a TV morning show with the they'll be adopted so fast! And so many people will know and people will respond to your letter and to their placement on TV. It may very well help the Humane Society raise money for kitten care. We just never know. But the good you have done has already been multiplied by telling all of us, by telling the Darke County Humane Society, who came so quickly to their--and your--rescue and all the people THEY will tell and involve. And, believe me, those little babies will find a way to communicate to their sad, bewildered mommycat that they are now safe and loved, that they will always be loved (by their mommycat and then by you and your husband and your animal family, and now by all the Humane Society folks and by all of us). You never know--someone might even contact the Humane Society or the paper--someone who knows about the people in that car that you saw. We just never know. But you and your husband have shown more light into the ugly dark corners of the world. And light is what we need. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On May 31, 2007, at 2:48 PM, Debbie wrote: This is a letter to the editor of our local paper concerning the kittens we found dumped over the weekend. My husband is afraid it will cause trouble if they print it with a name and town. What do you think? Myself, I doubt anyone will really pay attention. I am curious to know what you guys think. Thanks for the input. Debbie Dear Editor, On Sunday, May 27, Children's Home Bradford Rd., Greenville, someone pulled into a path in a field, north, a little ways off of 127. My husband and I were traveling to Lowe's and noticed this parked car and also kittens beside it. We thought oh, they must be picking them up. We agreed we would come back the same route on the way home to make sure. Unfortunately, on the way back, we saw the kittens were still there. We pulled over and got out. One was lying squashed on the path, 2 snuggled up to the small lifeless body. Whoever dumped them must have run over one. Three more came waddling up out of the ditch. There were 6 total. We gathered the 5 left alive and placed them in our van. My husband was kind enough that he even picked up the dead baby kitten and placed it in a bag, later he buried it in our side yard. We had our 2 Labradors with us - one which my husband had found dumped outside Bradford around Christmas time. She was only 4-5 weeks old. The kittens looked to be around 4-5 weeks old. We knew we could not just leave them because they would never have survived on their own. We also knew that we would not really be able to take on anymore because we have 14 rescued ones already (7 were found in a trash dumpster outside a condo in Dayton). All now spayed, neutered, shots, etc. I called and left a message at the Darke County Humane Society telling them the whole story. We decided if worse came to worse we would keep them until they could be adopted out. Amazingly the Humane Society phoned the next day. They agreed to take the abandoned babies in. My husband and I would like to publicly thank them for that. We are so very grateful. The lady that picked them up had a nice clean carrier and bedding for them. As to the people who constantly abandon, abuse, etc.. animals. What is wrong with you? What gives you the right to take away life of any kind? It always amazes me that humans can be so cruel. Poor defenseless creatures left to die, no food, no shelter, no one to love them. Would you do this to your mother, your grandfather, your child? We seem to be becoming a throw away society. If someone or something doesn't fit our idea of perfection or if taking care of them is an inconvenience - then we just dispose of it. Life to many, seems cheap. I recall I had a neighbor years ago that left his dog have
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Debbie, it's a great letter. I'm just thinking maybe you'd be safer leaving out the details of your various rescued pets. Maybe just say you couldn't take them in because you already have the legal limit of happy, healthy, neutered, vaccinated and deeply loved pets, all of whom are former rescues just like these babies. That way, you wouldn't be calling undue attention to yourself in case you're over the limit, and you're not lying about anything (you DO have the legal limit, you just leave off the and then some!), and you're demonstrating by your own example what responsible pet ownership means. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debbie Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:49 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Opinions Needed This is a letter to the editor of our local paper concerning the kittens we found dumped over the weekend. My husband is afraid it will cause trouble if they print it with a name and town. What do you think? Myself, I doubt anyone will really pay attention. I am curious to know what you guys think. Thanks for the input. Debbie Dear Editor, On Sunday, May 27, Children's Home Bradford Rd., Greenville, someone pulled into a path in a field, north, a little ways off of 127. My husband and I were traveling to Lowe's and noticed this parked car and also kittens beside it. We thought oh, they must be picking them up. We agreed we would come back the same route on the way home to make sure. Unfortunately, on the way back, we saw the kittens were still there. We pulled over and got out. One was lying squashed on the path, 2 snuggled up to the small lifeless body. Whoever dumped them must have run over one. Three more came waddling up out of the ditch. There were 6 total. We gathered the 5 left alive and placed them in our van. My husband was kind enough that he even picked up the dead baby kitten and placed it in a bag, later he buried it in our side yard. We had our 2 Labradors with us - one which my husband had found dumped outside Bradford around Christmas time. She was only 4-5 weeks old. The kittens looked to be around 4-5 weeks old. We knew we could not just leave them because they would never have survived on their own. We also knew that we would not really be able to take on anymore because we have 14 rescued ones already (7 were found in a trash dumpster outside a condo in Dayton). All now spayed, neutered, shots, etc. I called and left a message at the Darke County Humane Society telling them the whole story. We decided if worse came to worse we would keep them until they could be adopted out. Amazingly the Humane Society phoned the next day. They agreed to take the abandoned babies in. My husband and I would like to publicly thank them for that. We are so very grateful. The lady that picked them up had a nice clean carrier and bedding for them. As to the people who constantly abandon, abuse, etc.. animals. What is wrong with you? What gives you the right to take away life of any kind? It always amazes me that humans can be so cruel. Poor defenseless creatures left to die, no food, no shelter, no one to love them. Would you do this to your mother, your grandfather, your child? We seem to be becoming a throw away society. If someone or something doesn't fit our idea of perfection or if taking care of them is an inconvenience - then we just dispose of it. Life to many, seems cheap. I recall I had a neighbor years ago that left his dog have pups year after year. His 2 little girls would love on them and play with them. Later the pups would disappear. I was told the father would take them out and shoot them. Of course you couldn't prove it, just like you couldn't prove that he also had his little girls drown kittens in their swimming pool. Wonderful lessons to teach our children, isn't it? Just like dumping 6 defenseless kittens in an area where there were no houses, no people, or food. How someone treats animals, in my opinion, is a reflection of how they treat others. It's sad to say that many people do not show a respect for life. I can only hope that the residents of Darke County will educate themselves and their children as to what being a responsible pet owner means. If each of us puts forth at least a little effort (and monetary support) we can help control the over population of cats and dogs and the unnecessary suffering they often times endure. For all those dollars we spend on lottery tickets, a pack of cigarettes, a six pack of beer, that new MP3 player, etc.surely we can spend some on a LIFE. Please consider donating to the local Humane Society or other animal welfare agencies. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order
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I absolutely agree with Diane and your husband. I think it's wonderful of you to want to call attention to the plight of the innocent, but as Diane says, don't call attention to you and yours in the process. I'd make the letter a lot more general, leaving out many of the details that might call personal attention to you. N Rosenfeldt, Diane wrote: Debbie, it's a great letter. I'm just thinking maybe you'd be safer leaving out the details of your various rescued pets. Maybe just say you couldn't take them in because you already have the legal limit of happy, healthy, neutered, vaccinated and deeply loved pets, all of whom are former rescues just like these babies. That way, you wouldn't be calling undue attention to yourself in case you're over the limit, and you're not lying about anything (you DO have the legal limit, you just leave off the and then some!), and you're demonstrating by your own example what responsible pet ownership means. *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Debbie *Sent:* Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:49 PM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Opinions Needed This is a letter to the editor of our local paper concerning the kittens we found dumped over the weekend. My husband is afraid it will cause trouble if they print it with a name and town. What do you think? Myself, I doubt anyone will really pay attention. I am curious to know what you guys think. Thanks for the input. Debbie
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yep, just leave out the NUMBERS of the critters you have! wish i thought it'd make a difference somehow. well, MAYBE it'll get some folks to offer to foster, as that is such a HUGE need right now all over the country--unfortunately, i don't think it'll make any difference at all to the kind of people who think that some lives--those wrapped up in fur, or too old, or too ugly, or inconvenient--are less-than any others. MC On 5/31/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I absolutely agree with Diane and your husband. I think it's wonderful of you to want to call attention to the plight of the innocent, but as Diane says, don't call attention to you and yours in the process. I'd make the letter a lot more general, leaving out many of the details that might call personal attention to you. N Rosenfeldt, Diane wrote: Debbie, it's a great letter. I'm just thinking maybe you'd be safer leaving out the details of your various rescued pets. Maybe just say you couldn't take them in because you already have the legal limit of happy, healthy, neutered, vaccinated and deeply loved pets, all of whom are former rescues just like these babies. That way, you wouldn't be calling undue attention to yourself in case you're over the limit, and you're not lying about anything (you DO have the legal limit, you just leave off the and then some!), and you're demonstrating by your own example what responsible pet ownership means. -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]] *On Behalf Of *Debbie *Sent:* Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:49 PM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Opinions Needed This is a letter to the editor of our local paper concerning the kittens we found dumped over the weekend. My husband is afraid it will cause trouble if they print it with a name and town. What do you think? Myself, I doubt anyone will really pay attention. I am curious to know what you guys think. Thanks for the input. Debbie -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
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Debbie,
I think it is a wonderful letter. And I would certainly hope that at least
one person would read it and maybe change the way they think. I totally agree
with you about people thinking everything is throw away!!! The part about the
neighbor and his daughters really freaked me out. The more I am in rescue the
more I dislike certain human beings. Anyway I would leave it just as it is.
And I think you and your husband are wonderful loving human beings for saving
the dog and the kitties!
Debi H in PA
Debbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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#ff;color: black;} This is a letter to the editor of our local paper
concerning the kittens we found dumped over the weekend. My husband is afraid
it will cause trouble if they print it with a name and town. What do you think?
Myself, I doubt anyone will really pay attention. I am curious to know what you
guys think.
Thanks for the input.
Debbie
Dear Editor,
On Sunday, May 27, Children's Home Bradford Rd., Greenville, someone pulled
into a path in a field, north, a little ways off of 127. My husband and I
were traveling to Lowe's and noticed this parked car and also kittens beside
it. We thought oh, they must be picking them up. We agreed we would
come
back the same route on the way home to make sure. Unfortunately, on the way
back, we saw the kittens were still there. We pulled over and got out. One
was lying squashed on the path, 2 snuggled up to the small lifeless body.
Whoever dumped them must have run over one. Three more came waddling up out
of the ditch. There were 6 total. We gathered the 5 left alive and placed
them in our van. My husband was kind enough that he even picked up the dead
baby kitten and placed it in a bag, later he buried it in our side yard. We
had our 2 Labradors with us - one which my husband had found dumped outside
Bradford around Christmas time. She was only 4-5 weeks old. The kittens
looked to be around 4-5 weeks old. We knew we could not just leave them
because they would never have survived on their own. We also knew that we
would not really be able to take on anymore because we have 14 rescued ones
already (7 were found in a trash dumpster outside a condo in Dayton). All
now spayed, neutered, shots, etc.
I called and left a message at the Darke County Humane Society telling them
the whole story. We decided if worse came to worse we would keep them until
they could be adopted out. Amazingly the Humane Society phoned the next day.
They agreed to take the abandoned babies in. My husband and I would like to
publicly thank them for that. We are so very grateful. The lady that picked
them up had a nice clean carrier and bedding for them.
As to the people who constantly abandon, abuse, etc.. animals. What is wrong
with you? What gives you the right to take away life of any kind? It always
amazes me that humans can be so cruel. Poor defenseless creatures left to
die, no food, no shelter, no one to love them. Would you do this to your
mother, your grandfather, your child? We seem to be becoming a throw away
society. If someone or something doesn't fit our idea of perfection or
if
taking care of them is an inconvenience - then we just dispose of it.
Life
to many, seems cheap. I recall I had a neighbor years ago that left his dog
have pups year after year. His 2 little girls would love on them and play
with them. Later the pups would disappear. I was told the father would take
them out and shoot them. Of course you couldn't prove it, just like you
couldn't prove that he also had his little girls drown kittens in their
swimming pool. Wonderful lessons to teach our children, isn't it? Just like
dumping 6 defenseless kittens in an area where there were no houses, no
people, or food.
How someone treats animals, in my opinion, is a reflection of how they treat
others. It's sad to say that many people do not show a respect for life. I
can only hope that the residents of Darke County will educate themselves and
their children as to what being a responsible pet owner means. If each
of
us puts forth at least a little effort (and monetary support) we can help
control the over population of cats and dogs and the unnecessary suffering
they often times endure. For all those dollars we spend on lottery tickets,
a pack of cigarettes, a six pack of beer, that new MP3 player, etc.surely we
can spend some on a LIFE. Please consider donating to the local Humane
Society or other animal welfare agencies.
-
Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.
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Debbie: Way to Go! I only wish I had the guts to write a story like this in our local newspaper! I think this NEEDS to be published. It is such a sad, and too common, story. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debbie Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:49 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Opinions Needed This is a letter to the editor of our local paper concerning the kittens we found dumped over the weekend. My husband is afraid it will cause trouble if they print it with a name and town. What do you think? Myself, I doubt anyone will really pay attention. I am curious to know what you guys think. Thanks for the input. Debbie Dear Editor, On Sunday, May 27, Children's Home Bradford Rd., Greenville, someone pulled into a path in a field, north, a little ways off of 127. My husband and I were traveling to Lowe's and noticed this parked car and also kittens beside it. We thought oh, they must be picking them up. We agreed we would come back the same route on the way home to make sure. Unfortunately, on the way back, we saw the kittens were still there. We pulled over and got out. One was lying squashed on the path, 2 snuggled up to the small lifeless body. Whoever dumped them must have run over one. Three more came waddling up out of the ditch. There were 6 total. We gathered the 5 left alive and placed them in our van. My husband was kind enough that he even picked up the dead baby kitten and placed it in a bag, later he buried it in our side yard. We had our 2 Labradors with us - one which my husband had found dumped outside Bradford around Christmas time. She was only 4-5 weeks old. The kittens looked to be around 4-5 weeks old. We knew we could not just leave them because they would never have survived on their own. We also knew that we would not really be able to take on anymore because we have 14 rescued ones already (7 were found in a trash dumpster outside a condo in Dayton). All now spayed, neutered, shots, etc. I called and left a message at the Darke County Humane Society telling them the whole story. We decided if worse came to worse we would keep them until they could be adopted out. Amazingly the Humane Society phoned the next day. They agreed to take the abandoned babies in. My husband and I would like to publicly thank them for that. We are so very grateful. The lady that picked them up had a nice clean carrier and bedding for them. As to the people who constantly abandon, abuse, etc.. animals. What is wrong with you? What gives you the right to take away life of any kind? It always amazes me that humans can be so cruel. Poor defenseless creatures left to die, no food, no shelter, no one to love them. Would you do this to your mother, your grandfather, your child? We seem to be becoming a throw away society. If someone or something doesn't fit our idea of perfection or if taking care of them is an inconvenience - then we just dispose of it. Life to many, seems cheap. I recall I had a neighbor years ago that left his dog have pups year after year. His 2 little girls would love on them and play with them. Later the pups would disappear. I was told the father would take them out and shoot them. Of course you couldn't prove it, just like you couldn't prove that he also had his little girls drown kittens in their swimming pool. Wonderful lessons to teach our children, isn't it? Just like dumping 6 defenseless kittens in an area where there were no houses, no people, or food. How someone treats animals, in my opinion, is a reflection of how they treat others. It's sad to say that many people do not show a respect for life. I can only hope that the residents of Darke County will educate themselves and their children as to what being a responsible pet owner means. If each of us puts forth at least a little effort (and monetary support) we can help control the over population of cats and dogs and the unnecessary suffering they often times endure. For all those dollars we spend on lottery tickets, a pack of cigarettes, a six pack of beer, that new MP3 player, etc.surely we can spend some on a LIFE. Please consider donating to the local Humane Society or other animal welfare agencies.
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WONDERFUL letter! I highly commend you for it! Definitely send it in! Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals!
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Just wanted to say “thank you” for all your support and advice. I intend on going ahead and letting them print it. It may not do any good but if only on person helps some poor animal or thinks twice about a child, grandparent, etc… it would b worth it. I am so tired of people not caring about life in general. Everything that lives has something to offer this world. By the way – the kittens were adorable. I will post pics of them soon. Thanks again. You folks are wonderful! Debbie No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.4/825 - Release Date: 5/30/2007 3:03 PM
Re: Opinions Needed
Take out the TMI part and you've got a FANTASTIC letter to the editor. Thank you for taking the time to do this -- I hope a lot of people read it. elizabeth On 5/31/07, MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yep, just leave out the NUMBERS of the critters you have! wish i thought it'd make a difference somehow. well, MAYBE it'll get some folks to offer to foster, as that is such a HUGE need right now all over the country--unfortunately, i don't think it'll make any difference at all to the kind of people who think that some lives--those wrapped up in fur, or too old, or too ugly, or inconvenient--are less-than any others. MC On 5/31/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I absolutely agree with Diane and your husband. I think it's wonderful of you to want to call attention to the plight of the innocent, but as Diane says, don't call attention to you and yours in the process. I'd make the letter a lot more general, leaving out many of the details that might call personal attention to you. N Rosenfeldt, Diane wrote: Debbie, it's a great letter. I'm just thinking maybe you'd be safer leaving out the details of your various rescued pets. Maybe just say you couldn't take them in because you already have the legal limit of happy, healthy, neutered, vaccinated and deeply loved pets, all of whom are former rescues just like these babies. That way, you wouldn't be calling undue attention to yourself in case you're over the limit, and you're not lying about anything (you DO have the legal limit, you just leave off the and then some!), and you're demonstrating by your own example what responsible pet ownership means. -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]] *On Behalf Of *Debbie *Sent:* Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:49 PM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Opinions Needed This is a letter to the editor of our local paper concerning the kittens we found dumped over the weekend. My husband is afraid it will cause trouble if they print it with a name and town. What do you think? Myself, I doubt anyone will really pay attention. I am curious to know what you guys think. Thanks for the input. Debbie -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
