tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133051165432144608.post4055395458502466746..comments2023-08-26T20:36:32.078-05:00Comments on We Don't Rent Puppies: Will Shame Work?Calsidyrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12556720235543035084noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133051165432144608.post-21895596499507643472011-09-29T09:34:06.315-05:002011-09-29T09:34:06.315-05:00OH, so agreed. OSPCA will happily tell you how man...OH, so agreed. OSPCA will happily tell you how many animals they adopted last year. Euth statistics are a dirty little secret. I want to know EVERYthing, not just the good news...GoLightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283690734019490983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133051165432144608.post-64339316040193208822011-04-26T08:59:51.462-05:002011-04-26T08:59:51.462-05:00I've been away from the blog due to family con...I've been away from the blog due to family conflicts, but am now back on board.<br /><br />I appreciate the comments on this post. A month later, and I still have mixed feelings about it. <br /><br />I agree with CyborSuzy that the sign has a vindictive subtext, however, even for "legitimate" surrenders, our open-admissions shelter is the worst place to bring a pet.<br /><br />I'd like to know what constitutes a "legitimate" reason for surrender. I'm not being snarky. I'd like to know.<br /><br />I like "Simba's" response--not only does our Shelter have 41 pets, we generally have about 500 (cats and dogs, kittens and puppies) available at any given time, not counting the dogs that go to rescue groups shortly after arriving at the Shelter.Calsidyrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12556720235543035084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133051165432144608.post-74794271437539678792011-04-12T02:21:56.981-05:002011-04-12T02:21:56.981-05:00Why wouldn't that encourage adoption? For a mo...Why wouldn't that encourage adoption? For a moment I thought that was the purpose- "We have 41 pets so far in here today, we'll almost certainly have someone for you!"Simbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754179758579802451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133051165432144608.post-83495264820281023022011-03-31T16:54:00.578-05:002011-03-31T16:54:00.578-05:00The money and time spent to put up that vindictive...The money and time spent to put up that vindictive, counterproductive little screen and keep it updated could have gone toward something a lot more positive.<br /><br />There are plenty of people who have legitimate reasons to bring an animal to a shelter for re-homing. Making them feel bad does nothing to help animals, and those who are truly "dumping" animals won't care, anyway.<br /><br />And what about people who come in to adopt. Why aren't they trying to encourage THEM by posting adoption numbers instead?adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04605428127471399424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133051165432144608.post-58592297838983779612011-03-18T23:10:09.500-05:002011-03-18T23:10:09.500-05:00Wow. Great post. While I want to believe that pe...Wow. Great post. While I want to believe that people would turn away and give their kiddo a second chance after seeing this sign, the reality is probably quite different. I agree that those taking notice of the sign will be those already doing their part for animals. Tough question, really. I think they should keep the sign. If it helps to change one person's mind, then it's worth it!ForPetsSakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11716344585805514703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133051165432144608.post-31784570237149534792011-03-16T16:50:41.090-05:002011-03-16T16:50:41.090-05:00I agree with you. People who are dumping their pe...I agree with you. People who are dumping their pets have no conscience. I say that knowing there are som e cases where circumstances might force REHOMING. I can't think of any that justify dumping a family member at a shelter. Not if you've been a responsible pet owner.<br /><br />41?!!! wow that is scary! And very very sad...Cyndi and Stumpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945219976457829612noreply@blogger.com