Because of many donations I was off to the animal shelter today.
Our local shelter is facing a
difficult time ahead because it has taken on a larger area (pound contract) since we lost our Animal Control Kennel and will need to enlarge the cat area. Kitten season is upon us, and due to the fact that our area houses many
irresponsible cat owners who do not spay their cats and then lets them wander, the shelter will fill up fast. I would like to take each and everyone of these people and make them spend a day at the shelter to see what their
irresponsibility has contributed to. Damn them anyway!
Most animal shelters are tucked away and out of site to most people. The only time they are thought about is when someone wants to adopt or drop off an animal.
Ginger was adorable and I have featured him recently.
It would be so helpful if everyone would give a bit of their time.
Walking a dog, cat grooming, cleaning cages, socializing the animals..these are all very necessary things that are needed
every day. Our local shelter has a cat area where the cats are free to walk around and lie on window-sills and people can visit with them and play with them.
Virginia lost both her ears to frost-bite. Scottish Fold anyone?
It is a wonderful way to get to know a cat before adopting.
It can take an hour out of your day and can make a difference for these animals.
And, if you find it too upsetting to spend time with an animal that you know has to go back to it's cage at the end of the day then just stop in and donate some food, take a moment to get to know the staff and tell them how much you appreciate what they do every day.
I got to meet Mufasa. He is a gorgeous boy at the age of 13.
What would the animals do without these people who are there to help them 7 days a week? It is a very emotional-filled job and they deserve
our thanks.This is Zack. He is the shelter mascot and has his own face-book site ;-).If you would like to donate to LAWS here is there site...http://www.lanarkanimals.ca/
hugs, Deb
