[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: [KatrinaAnimalReliefLA] AKC & Breed Rescue. We Need a S...
- From: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx
- To: Crossroadsgsd@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:15:36 EDT
In a message dated 9/20/2005 3:26:03 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Crossroadsgsd@xxxxxxx writes:
quoting
Yours in dogs
Mark Essary
Vice President
American Bullmastiff Association
My issue comes with what we the member clubs of AKC are doing to protect
our
own. Tough words one would think. Fighting words for those of the HSUS that
are there. I don't think I have been living under a rock. I take the phrase
of "The Preservation of Purebred Dogs" very seriously.
Members of our national rescue have been repeatedly turned away by HSUS
workers with harsh words.
"There are more dogs here to be helped than just your breed", "You people
are partly to blame for this mess", and "We don't want you here" are just a
few of the comments that were directed at us. All the while we have been
trying to find out how we can retrieve brachycephalic dogs from the heat and
chaotic environment of Lamar-Dixon.
This is the second or third time I've seen this posted. First. let me say
that I was never so proud of the members of 'da GSD list as in the days
leading up to Katrina. Blanket invitations were issued for people and dogs to
come
and stay for as long as needed. Afterwards, monies and supplies were sent,
volunteers went, and it is wonderful to see and hear about.
I sat through the show on AP Friday night re the animal rescue operation.
It was clear to me that animal rescuers faced the same problems as everyone
else getting to the city offering aid; no chain of command, streets dangerous
due to looting. In short order, it seemed to me the temporary shelters were
packed, volunteers were overwhelmed, huge outfits like Houston SPCA were
taking animals by the hundreds, somewhere along the line the city/state said
the
animals had to be held/health cleared and owners given a chance to reclaim
before transport then reversed the order. There was a rush to photograph and
catalog rescued animals so wherever possible, they could be reclaimed by their
owners. Vets worked on front porches.
In the middle of this, if a breed rescue came in and wanted to take (only)
THEIR dogs I think I'd have to shake them! I just love when Mr. Essary says
(quoting) "I take the phrase of "The Preservation of Purebred Dogs" very
seriously." What BUNK! These are people's beloved pets for God's sakes. A
purebred dog doesn't go to the head of the line!
And just how does this become an AKC problem? (Pallets and pallets of food,
water, crates, medical supplies were shown on the program Friday evening.
The AKC wasn't alone in that effort, but they are a big part of it, and the
supplies weren't designated "for the preservation of purebred dogs".)
It's the responsibility of the owners, NOT the AKC, not the rescue
organizations, not FEMA, not the National Guard, but the OWNERS to care for
their
animals and keep them safe. Now, how silly is that when many people weren't
able
to care for themselves and/or their children? I understand that's pie in
the sky wishful "let them eat cake" thinking, but pointing fingers at the AKC
and the large groups that were first on the scene, clogging up the works, no
matter how imperfect a system may be perceived to be is a bit of misplaced
frustration, don't you think?
Kathy
three generations of Dual Titled Champions live here!
visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_
(http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/)
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