[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: FRUSTRATION FROM RESCUE POINT OF VIEW
- From: Penny & Bill <ketchy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: SARAVAGSD@xxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:09:02 -0500
You're welcome. I try to call them as I see them. Doesn't always work!
Penny
On Nov 16, 2011, at 9:36 AM, SARAVAGSD@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Thank you, Penny, for the "rescue" note....it means a lot to all of
> us....just yesterday I had EIGHT calls from people wanting to turn
> in their old and young GSDs...purebreds...and these were calls from
> not just OH, but PA, WV, KY, NJ and even Utah; and that doesn't
> include the daily emails which can be as many as ten a day. Vicki
> Burkey networks many of these via our FB page, GSD forum, and other
> rescues she deals with and sometimes is able to find a "spot" for
> those in dire need. The team here at Weeping Willow is trying to
> keep our head above water so we don't overwhelm ourselves and not do
> justice to those entrusted to our care for the rest of their lives
> if need be. My heart breaks every time I have to say no. Joe
> Maringo, our Board Member, drove 10 hours on Monday to pick up a
> young purebred who was supposedly found running loose on the eastern
> side of PA and the people that found her couldn't keep her and she
> was headed to a kill shelter. This is a very sweet young purebred
> who has had some obedience training. I know I am rambling on here
> but this week with rescues and calls has been exceptionally rough.
>
> Kim Weber of our list in Cincinnati area has been fostering a young
> GSD that was tied to a porch and was going to be shot by her owners
> because they didn't want her anymore. Going above and beyond she
> had her vetted for us and has been socializing her. Vicki will be
> picking her up at the Columbus shows and transporting her to Tom and
> Jodi Bobin of Sacred Heart German Shepherds who will be fostering
> her for Weeping Willow,
>
> I appreciate all you, the "fancy" do to help us and other GSD rescue
> groups to save just a few of the many we can help in these tough
> times....remember, it is NOT the dog's fault :-(
>
> The Team from Weeping Willow
>
> Pat Lukos www.saravagsd.com
> Weeping Willow 2nd Chance German Shepherd Sanctuary
> http://weepingwillowgsdsanctuary.com/
>
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