[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: [KatrinaAnimalReliefLA] HSUS Euthanizing Dogs In N.O. IS UNTRUE
- From: Crossroadsgsd@xxxxxxx
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:38:18 EDT
This was just sent to me...
I've received many emails from concerned people like Judy who have become
alarmed by
the latest email circulating the internet claiming that the HSUS is
euthanizing animals
instead of rescuing them. This is FALSE. Tremendous resources are being used
to find and
rescue the pets impacted by Katrina. Why someone would intentionally and
maliciously
seek to discredit an organization that is HELPING animals is a mystery to
me. Perhaps it is
because HSUS has written guidelines on the humane and proper manner to
euthanize
animals? Perhaps because a group out there is angry that HSUS is the primary
agency
handling rescue operations? Or maybe someone just doesn't have anything
better to do
than to create discord amidst the chaos that a historic tradgedy like
Katrina already brings.
I woudn't have a clue.
IMO, every effort is being made to save pets. Many stays and shelter animals
are also
being picked up. In the process, numerous organizations across the U.S. are
offering help
and wanting to be involved. 99% are well-meaning. 1% are not. Just this
week, some
individuals appropriated HSUS tee-shirts and tried to take the parrots from
one of the
shelters claiming authorization. Some foster groups are unconcerned about
the primary
goal to reunite pets with owners. A cute toy poodle (owner identified) is
currently mia. I'm
naive. These things never crossed my mind but I guess there will always be
those who
seek to capitalize on the misfortune of others. I suspect we will see much
more of this at
every level.
As for not being let in... In the beginning, no one had a clear plan. Then
the state
appointed an agency, LA-SPCA. This org, being small, called in the HSUS for
help. Then we
had to fight to get in. Then there were two zillion animals to get out. Then
not enough
room. Did it go smoothly? No. Were all resources untilized? No. Is it better
today. Yes.
Not everyone one can participate in rescue work. It requires special
training, coordination,
and teamwork. Heck, in the begining, I was ready to find some galoshes, and
drive down
to the city with a crate and leash. Someone like me would get in the way,
hurt themselves,
and delay the process. Rescuers are RISKING THEIR LIVES as I write this
getting animals
out. HSUS and MANY other agencies (including Fire fighters, National
Guardsmen, and the
recently maligned Police) are the reason why.
As for a response from HSUS, frankly they are too busy to refute every
little bit of myth
that is put out. They are rescuing, washing, cleaning, feeding,
transporting, medicating,
walking... well you get the picture. I regret posting this but am tired of
hearing that good
people are being mislead by some disgruntled individual or group using the
internet as
their tool. The author of these emails is no friend to animals.
So please pause and consider the validity the stuff that we all receive
everyday. Rely on
credible sources.
Thank you all for your sincere concerns. I hope I've addressed this
adequately.
veni
Cathleen Bennett
_www.crossroadsgsd.com_ (http://www.crossroadsgsd.com/)
We have puppies
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