Will it ever end? All of these rescue scams are getting to be happening too often these days. Every time we turn around, more dogs are dead because of so called "rescues" or "rescuers" and all awhile on these Facebook threads people just moan and bitch and not a single person really does anything about it. Why are people not putting into action things to really protect these lost souls?
We have ZERO respect for those people who just bitch and expect others to do the leg work to get things done. You may call yourself a rescuer but you are not. Call it what it is. You are a wannabe rescuer who is trying to convince others of your good deeds while not really doing a whole lot. Good thing some people put their feelings, pain, anger into action because if they didn't not a single damn dog or cat would ever be saved.
We really hate being ball busters but damn it someone has to speak the truth and we all know we am not going to sugarcoat anything to save your sensitive feelings from being hurt. If the shoe fits, wear it. If not, then don't be offended by what we say because it obviously does not apply to you.
Now with all of that said, we have been getting email after email about one particular rescue taking funds and not taking the dog that ended up being killed, another rescue that is rescuing then immediately dumping the same dog elsewhere, people using funds collected for the animal for their own profit, abusers, a fight that broke out in a shelter where one lady was trying to dump a dog she stated was a stray yet was heard hugging the same dog as she left and calling him by name. Apparently that really pissed off one rescuer that was there to rescue another dog and she let her have it. Unfortunately we am not sharing details on a single one just yet publicly because none of these people sent us required proof (correspondence, audio, video, witness statements) to be able to responsibly do so. We are here to make the rescue world aware of things like the above mentioned but we also do not want to slander anyone either so we must do things this way to cover our own bottoms. If you have been a part of rescue for more than a minute you know people in rescue yell "LAWSUIT LAWSUIT" over every little thing. And in all honesty not once have any of us seen one of those people ever follow through but why risk it? With that, we ask that any and all people contacting us to please have some sort of evidence or proof of your allegations. If you do we will share here and get the word out. We will even protect your identity and post anonymously so you do not have to take the heat for doing the right thing and speaking up. That is our promise to all of our fellow rescue warriors.
We also welcome comments and suggestions. We are not the Facebook police and we will share all posts here as long as they are fact based or opinions based on facts posted!
-RW
Monday, September 30, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Let Me Be Frank
I am not going to sugarcoat this post one bit. I am sick and tired of this life saving mission we refer to as "Rescue". Rescue is not what it once was and in all honesty, I am embarrassed to even admit to being a rescuer at times. Why Because people have this idea that all rescuers are lunatics, thieves, hoarders and more. What once was a minority in rescue is now the norm. That is unacceptable to me.
I am so beyond furious over so much I am seeing from the other side now in rescue that I could seriously spit nails. Where have all of the honest and compassionate rescuers gone? What is happening to all of these animals after they are rescued? Do some of you even know? Do some of you even care to know the truth or is it easier to just throw money to a group and for a cause and that alone helps you sleep at night?
Let me tell you this much. There is so much dishonesty in rescue. If the majority of these so called rescuers or supporters of rescues would wake up we could get back to really saving lives and turn things around before we lose all hope.
Let's break down the terms here:
If you share photos and copy and paste pleas for help, you are helping, but you are NOT a rescuer. You are a cross-poster or a networker. Whatever term you prefer, that is what you are.
If you donate here and there to a dog that tugs at your heartstrings, you are helping, but you are NOT a rescuer. You are a contributor for these animals. Donations are always needed, but they only one portion of a much more complex situation.
If you call yourself a rescuer, you sure as hell better be doing it all. A real rescuer shares these animals, they donate, they transport, they go to the shelters, they sit at the vets and cry many tears, they foster and they actively look for permanent homes for these animals. They handle it all from the moment that dog is on their radar until that dogs death, even after he is in a home with a nice family. Because if they can't somehow honor their commitment to that animal, they step up again and start all over for that same dog. If you rescue an 8 week old puppy and he dies when he is 12 years old, a real rescuer is there for that dog for the full 12 years in case he ever finds himself in need again. Now tell me, are you confident in calling yourself a rescuer now? Let's call a spade a spade here. I just shudder to hear every Tom, Dick and Harry refer to themselves as a rescuer. It is an insult to the ones who do all of the real work. If even half of those people would really do what the real rescuers do, the real rescuers would not be at their breaking point all of the time and many more animals could be saved.
Side note: I am sure some of you are just disgusted with me for speaking so bluntly; what some of you would consider is rude or hateful of me to say is not that at all. It is what the real rescuers discuss all of the time but because it is so blunt it is rarely said out in the open because of all of the sensitive people out there that can't handle the truth. So in reality we have to keep smiling and keeping our real thoughts buried to avoid offending anyone. I think it needs to be said and I hope that it may sink in at least one skull. If it does, then it was a success. I figure the ones who will be offended by this are the ones who are lacking in really doing the work, or doing so much less than they know in their heart they are capable of. There, I said it. Now back to my original post. ------->
Reality is that rescue is so much more than pledging money to a rescue you don't know or know only through social media sites like Facebook or Twitter. It is not about just getting the dog out of the shelter either. That is one small piece of the puzzle. But how many times is a dog rescued and after they are sprung from the shelter they are forgotten? Too many times; more than you could imagine. More than you heart could probably handle knowing about.
There are so many groups who pull dog after dog many times cramming them into crowded foster homes and boarding facilities where they sit- many times forgotten. The rescue may not always forget them but I can almost guarantee about 95% of those supporters sure have. What chaps my ass the most is that these rescues, even with dogs in boarding eating away at the donation money that is used to fund their stays there, keep pulling more dogs even while others in their care waste away in another kennel. What you say? It is OK because the dog is alive and not at risk being killed? I beg to differ. Sometimes yes, it is acceptable and unavoidable (family emergency with the foster, etc) but that still doesn't make sense that the rescue supporting that foster and that dog would keep pulling more for new fosters instead of giving that place to the ones already IN their rescue. No dog deserves to live in a cage, no kill or not, for extended periods of time. Period. If you are one of the disillusioned people that thinks that boarding is a solution for these animals, I ask you to open your eyes and see these dogs just rotting away in places like that.
Do the names Gwinn and Rowdy ring a bell? They are two older gorgeous dogs in the Houston area that have been rotting in a kennel since October 2006. Almost 7 years now forgotten except by a small few who relentlessly try to find a loving home for them together. Do you mean to tell me that in almost 7 years and with over 1,500 members on a Facebook group for these two, there has not been one damn home that was equipped and able to take in 2 bonded dogs? BULLSHIT! What has happened is these dogs are considered safe by the "rescue world" and people are too damn busy pulling new dogs to give two shits about these 2 forgotten dogs. This is shameful and a true testament to the dirty little secrets of the rescue world. Now throw Gwinn and Rowdy back in a kill shelter and people will rally together and throw money their way and beg and plead for their safety. Now though, those same people can't seem to find a home for two lovable affectionate dogs? Makes absolutely no sense. None. Apparently the begging and pleading doesn't work, so maybe some pull your head out of you ass and do something speech might. Living in a kennel for SEVEN YEARS is no life for these two. They need and deserve a home. If you have 5 dogs in your home, kids and work full-time, OK maybe you have a real reason for not being able to help them. For the people with one dog and one kid who live in a home, if I hear you say one more damn time "I would take them if I could", I am going to puke and come through my computer and knock you straight in the face. Stop waiting for everyone else to do all of the work and for once try and do something to really help. Anyone can donate. Anyone can comment on a thread. Anyone can share. Anyone can pray. Sharing will only work if someone out there does more than share and opens up their home. Donating helps but even with a million dollars these dogs still need a home to really be saved. In my personal opinion prayers and commenting you would help if you could is all bologna. If prayers worked that good, there would be no use for rescuers and these animals would never be in these positions to begin with. Commenting you would help but doing nothing else just clogs up the threads. So please, shit or get off the pot. We need leaders and doers. There is already an overabundance of prayers and excuses.
Just look around these sites and you will come across many other Gwinn and Rowdy's. They are everywhere. Stuck in boarding and forgotten about by the masses. Too many rescuers left cold and dry by the many supporters who initially begged and pleaded for these dogs safety and now they are doing their best (some, not all) to keep their name in the spotlight so they can find homes for them. I can't even muster anymore inner strength tonight to go on anymore with this post. I had so many more points to make and have just stressed myself enough rehashing all of this in my brain. I will just end with a Thank You to the real heroes out there who are in the trenches for these animals everyday. You are the leaders. You are the doers. You are the epitome of what a real rescue is.
I leave you with the Facebook link for Gwinn and Rowdy. Stop by and say hello to these warrior rescuers who are still fighting for them and actively do something to help this pair. You may just be the angel they have been looking for. I sure hope so anyway.
Gwinn & Rowdy's Facebook Group- almost 7 years in boarding
Gwinn & Rowdy Facebook Page
And yet another link to a group who advocates for the forgotten ones. Go like their page and help.
Forgotten Pet Advocates
I am so beyond furious over so much I am seeing from the other side now in rescue that I could seriously spit nails. Where have all of the honest and compassionate rescuers gone? What is happening to all of these animals after they are rescued? Do some of you even know? Do some of you even care to know the truth or is it easier to just throw money to a group and for a cause and that alone helps you sleep at night?
Let me tell you this much. There is so much dishonesty in rescue. If the majority of these so called rescuers or supporters of rescues would wake up we could get back to really saving lives and turn things around before we lose all hope.
Let's break down the terms here:
If you share photos and copy and paste pleas for help, you are helping, but you are NOT a rescuer. You are a cross-poster or a networker. Whatever term you prefer, that is what you are.
If you donate here and there to a dog that tugs at your heartstrings, you are helping, but you are NOT a rescuer. You are a contributor for these animals. Donations are always needed, but they only one portion of a much more complex situation.
If you call yourself a rescuer, you sure as hell better be doing it all. A real rescuer shares these animals, they donate, they transport, they go to the shelters, they sit at the vets and cry many tears, they foster and they actively look for permanent homes for these animals. They handle it all from the moment that dog is on their radar until that dogs death, even after he is in a home with a nice family. Because if they can't somehow honor their commitment to that animal, they step up again and start all over for that same dog. If you rescue an 8 week old puppy and he dies when he is 12 years old, a real rescuer is there for that dog for the full 12 years in case he ever finds himself in need again. Now tell me, are you confident in calling yourself a rescuer now? Let's call a spade a spade here. I just shudder to hear every Tom, Dick and Harry refer to themselves as a rescuer. It is an insult to the ones who do all of the real work. If even half of those people would really do what the real rescuers do, the real rescuers would not be at their breaking point all of the time and many more animals could be saved.
Side note: I am sure some of you are just disgusted with me for speaking so bluntly; what some of you would consider is rude or hateful of me to say is not that at all. It is what the real rescuers discuss all of the time but because it is so blunt it is rarely said out in the open because of all of the sensitive people out there that can't handle the truth. So in reality we have to keep smiling and keeping our real thoughts buried to avoid offending anyone. I think it needs to be said and I hope that it may sink in at least one skull. If it does, then it was a success. I figure the ones who will be offended by this are the ones who are lacking in really doing the work, or doing so much less than they know in their heart they are capable of. There, I said it. Now back to my original post. ------->
Reality is that rescue is so much more than pledging money to a rescue you don't know or know only through social media sites like Facebook or Twitter. It is not about just getting the dog out of the shelter either. That is one small piece of the puzzle. But how many times is a dog rescued and after they are sprung from the shelter they are forgotten? Too many times; more than you could imagine. More than you heart could probably handle knowing about.
There are so many groups who pull dog after dog many times cramming them into crowded foster homes and boarding facilities where they sit- many times forgotten. The rescue may not always forget them but I can almost guarantee about 95% of those supporters sure have. What chaps my ass the most is that these rescues, even with dogs in boarding eating away at the donation money that is used to fund their stays there, keep pulling more dogs even while others in their care waste away in another kennel. What you say? It is OK because the dog is alive and not at risk being killed? I beg to differ. Sometimes yes, it is acceptable and unavoidable (family emergency with the foster, etc) but that still doesn't make sense that the rescue supporting that foster and that dog would keep pulling more for new fosters instead of giving that place to the ones already IN their rescue. No dog deserves to live in a cage, no kill or not, for extended periods of time. Period. If you are one of the disillusioned people that thinks that boarding is a solution for these animals, I ask you to open your eyes and see these dogs just rotting away in places like that.
Do the names Gwinn and Rowdy ring a bell? They are two older gorgeous dogs in the Houston area that have been rotting in a kennel since October 2006. Almost 7 years now forgotten except by a small few who relentlessly try to find a loving home for them together. Do you mean to tell me that in almost 7 years and with over 1,500 members on a Facebook group for these two, there has not been one damn home that was equipped and able to take in 2 bonded dogs? BULLSHIT! What has happened is these dogs are considered safe by the "rescue world" and people are too damn busy pulling new dogs to give two shits about these 2 forgotten dogs. This is shameful and a true testament to the dirty little secrets of the rescue world. Now throw Gwinn and Rowdy back in a kill shelter and people will rally together and throw money their way and beg and plead for their safety. Now though, those same people can't seem to find a home for two lovable affectionate dogs? Makes absolutely no sense. None. Apparently the begging and pleading doesn't work, so maybe some pull your head out of you ass and do something speech might. Living in a kennel for SEVEN YEARS is no life for these two. They need and deserve a home. If you have 5 dogs in your home, kids and work full-time, OK maybe you have a real reason for not being able to help them. For the people with one dog and one kid who live in a home, if I hear you say one more damn time "I would take them if I could", I am going to puke and come through my computer and knock you straight in the face. Stop waiting for everyone else to do all of the work and for once try and do something to really help. Anyone can donate. Anyone can comment on a thread. Anyone can share. Anyone can pray. Sharing will only work if someone out there does more than share and opens up their home. Donating helps but even with a million dollars these dogs still need a home to really be saved. In my personal opinion prayers and commenting you would help if you could is all bologna. If prayers worked that good, there would be no use for rescuers and these animals would never be in these positions to begin with. Commenting you would help but doing nothing else just clogs up the threads. So please, shit or get off the pot. We need leaders and doers. There is already an overabundance of prayers and excuses.
Just look around these sites and you will come across many other Gwinn and Rowdy's. They are everywhere. Stuck in boarding and forgotten about by the masses. Too many rescuers left cold and dry by the many supporters who initially begged and pleaded for these dogs safety and now they are doing their best (some, not all) to keep their name in the spotlight so they can find homes for them. I can't even muster anymore inner strength tonight to go on anymore with this post. I had so many more points to make and have just stressed myself enough rehashing all of this in my brain. I will just end with a Thank You to the real heroes out there who are in the trenches for these animals everyday. You are the leaders. You are the doers. You are the epitome of what a real rescue is.
I leave you with the Facebook link for Gwinn and Rowdy. Stop by and say hello to these warrior rescuers who are still fighting for them and actively do something to help this pair. You may just be the angel they have been looking for. I sure hope so anyway.
Gwinn & Rowdy's Facebook Group- almost 7 years in boarding
Gwinn & Rowdy Facebook Page
And yet another link to a group who advocates for the forgotten ones. Go like their page and help.
Forgotten Pet Advocates
Thursday, August 8, 2013
STOP IT ALREADY
Stop abandoning your pets. You adopted them and now you must be responsible for them.
Stop breeding your pets. You need to get a better job and work to pay for your expenses and not breed your dog to make money off of their puppies in order to live a better life. Your better life makes for a shitty life for many of these animals.
Stop fighting your pets. It is cruel. They depend on you to keep them safe and not to make them suffer and fight so you will feel like a bigger man.
Stop neglecting your pet. Get them their vaccines so they are protected from diseases and so that others are not subjected to diseases they could potentially get. There is a reason these vaccines are there. You do not know what is best for your pet obviously if you deny them basic medical care.
Stop leaving them in the backyard in the blistering summers and frigid winters. They have fur yes, but this fur is not a shield from all elements. Most dogs want to be inside and do not like being a lawn ornament. They do not like muddy water covered in lawn clippings and food thrown out onto the cement. They do not like sleeping on concrete and having bugs all around when they are trying to sleep. Would you? I would like to see you survive one damn day in the yard. They bark because they are trying to tell you something. They dig to escape because they hate living in that hell hole of a yard. Get a clue.
Stop thinking that rescues are in existence to clean up all of your messes. They are here to help the ones on death row and the sick and injured first and foremost. They are not here to honor YOUR commitment and pick up the pieces of your failure. They are not hear to use their fundraising money to heal your sick dog because you were too lazy, selfish and cheap to do what was needed for them to prevent the illness. They are not here to take in your dog that you have outgrown for whatever reason just so your ignorant ass can beg them for the newest puppy they have taken in instead. Luckily for your pet rescues will often times help your sick pet because you sure as hell don't care to do so. I mean that $200 they need to survive could be better used to get that newest IPhone app, tattoo or set of rims you have been dying to have. You sorry piece of shit!
Stop expecting others to repair the broken system and rescue all of the needy dogs. Do your own damn part and spay and neuter your pets, vaccinate your pets and be an overall loving and responsible owner. Your dog chews, digs, barks, pees in the house and is too uncontrollable? Don't blame that dog and call him stupid. Blame yourself for not training him. Blame yourself for giving him a reason to have these bad behaviors and not doing your part to teach him differently. You on the other hand are stupid.
I for one would be digging everyday to escape such a life of neglect and sadness. To all those that do neglect their pets I say to you: You are a disgrace and a pathetic soul. You are right that dog needs a new home and fast because you do not deserve a dog. It pains me and terrifies me that you would ever be allowed to bear a child after how miserably you fail at caring for a dog. If i had my way, I would personally home neuter your ass or rip out your ovaries and make you sterile. You are obviously too ignorant to be spawning children and spreading your seed all over this terrestial ball we call home.
You people are the ones who make the rescuers job much more harder than it already is. Fortunately for these critters, we have more willpower and determination and we honor our commitments. Take a lesson from us.
-Rescuewatchdawgs
Stop breeding your pets. You need to get a better job and work to pay for your expenses and not breed your dog to make money off of their puppies in order to live a better life. Your better life makes for a shitty life for many of these animals.
Stop fighting your pets. It is cruel. They depend on you to keep them safe and not to make them suffer and fight so you will feel like a bigger man.
Stop neglecting your pet. Get them their vaccines so they are protected from diseases and so that others are not subjected to diseases they could potentially get. There is a reason these vaccines are there. You do not know what is best for your pet obviously if you deny them basic medical care.
Stop leaving them in the backyard in the blistering summers and frigid winters. They have fur yes, but this fur is not a shield from all elements. Most dogs want to be inside and do not like being a lawn ornament. They do not like muddy water covered in lawn clippings and food thrown out onto the cement. They do not like sleeping on concrete and having bugs all around when they are trying to sleep. Would you? I would like to see you survive one damn day in the yard. They bark because they are trying to tell you something. They dig to escape because they hate living in that hell hole of a yard. Get a clue.
Stop thinking that rescues are in existence to clean up all of your messes. They are here to help the ones on death row and the sick and injured first and foremost. They are not here to honor YOUR commitment and pick up the pieces of your failure. They are not hear to use their fundraising money to heal your sick dog because you were too lazy, selfish and cheap to do what was needed for them to prevent the illness. They are not here to take in your dog that you have outgrown for whatever reason just so your ignorant ass can beg them for the newest puppy they have taken in instead. Luckily for your pet rescues will often times help your sick pet because you sure as hell don't care to do so. I mean that $200 they need to survive could be better used to get that newest IPhone app, tattoo or set of rims you have been dying to have. You sorry piece of shit!
Stop expecting others to repair the broken system and rescue all of the needy dogs. Do your own damn part and spay and neuter your pets, vaccinate your pets and be an overall loving and responsible owner. Your dog chews, digs, barks, pees in the house and is too uncontrollable? Don't blame that dog and call him stupid. Blame yourself for not training him. Blame yourself for giving him a reason to have these bad behaviors and not doing your part to teach him differently. You on the other hand are stupid.
I for one would be digging everyday to escape such a life of neglect and sadness. To all those that do neglect their pets I say to you: You are a disgrace and a pathetic soul. You are right that dog needs a new home and fast because you do not deserve a dog. It pains me and terrifies me that you would ever be allowed to bear a child after how miserably you fail at caring for a dog. If i had my way, I would personally home neuter your ass or rip out your ovaries and make you sterile. You are obviously too ignorant to be spawning children and spreading your seed all over this terrestial ball we call home.
You people are the ones who make the rescuers job much more harder than it already is. Fortunately for these critters, we have more willpower and determination and we honor our commitments. Take a lesson from us.
-Rescuewatchdawgs
Cabala Blown To Pieces. Abuser Christopher Dillingham, 45 of Washington.
Too many cases of severe cruelty and abuse this week in the dog world.
One case that just makes me cringe and brought me to tears was the about a beautiful dog named Cabala.
Christopher Dillingham, 45, of Washington believed his dog Cabala was full of evil spirits summoned by his ex girlfriend so he decided to make a homemade explosive and attach it to Cabala's collar and murder her. When the cops arrived Cabala's body was blown to pieces all over the yard. He owns his own fireworks stand and used black powder from fireworks to make the explosive. I mean who would do that? I read that he fed her a lot of treats to keep her still while he attached the explosive. What a sick bastard. Cabala appears to be a beautiful blond Labrador from her photos. Dillingham appears to be a piece of shit nut job from his photos and his actions. So far Dillingham is not going to be charged with animal cruelty because of a loophole in the way the cruelty laws were written in that state. Because she died immediately they don't consider it cruel. What the hell? Are we so barbaric and ignorant that this would not be considered cruelty? Appalling and makes me so ashamed to even be a part of this human race.
I will update more on this story as it progresses. I hope that Cabala will be remembered and people will not forget this story. This man is a huge danger to society in my opinion and needs to be prosecuted for what he has done. Throw his ass in jail and let him deal with the consequences. But first make sure all the other inmates know the details. They will sentence him to a much harsher punishment I bet. Attached is a photo of Cabala. Just heartbreaking. Hope she is now resting in peace! Hope Dillingham will rot in prison. Preferably for what he did to her and if not, I hope another charge sticks to put this lunatic away.
Christopher Dillingham- Washington piece of shit abuser
Dillingham Articles- ABUSER
Dillingham- Abuser
One case that just makes me cringe and brought me to tears was the about a beautiful dog named Cabala.
Christopher Dillingham, 45, of Washington believed his dog Cabala was full of evil spirits summoned by his ex girlfriend so he decided to make a homemade explosive and attach it to Cabala's collar and murder her. When the cops arrived Cabala's body was blown to pieces all over the yard. He owns his own fireworks stand and used black powder from fireworks to make the explosive. I mean who would do that? I read that he fed her a lot of treats to keep her still while he attached the explosive. What a sick bastard. Cabala appears to be a beautiful blond Labrador from her photos. Dillingham appears to be a piece of shit nut job from his photos and his actions. So far Dillingham is not going to be charged with animal cruelty because of a loophole in the way the cruelty laws were written in that state. Because she died immediately they don't consider it cruel. What the hell? Are we so barbaric and ignorant that this would not be considered cruelty? Appalling and makes me so ashamed to even be a part of this human race.
I will update more on this story as it progresses. I hope that Cabala will be remembered and people will not forget this story. This man is a huge danger to society in my opinion and needs to be prosecuted for what he has done. Throw his ass in jail and let him deal with the consequences. But first make sure all the other inmates know the details. They will sentence him to a much harsher punishment I bet. Attached is a photo of Cabala. Just heartbreaking. Hope she is now resting in peace! Hope Dillingham will rot in prison. Preferably for what he did to her and if not, I hope another charge sticks to put this lunatic away.
RIP CABALA. I AM SO SORRY YOU ARE GONE!
Christopher Dillingham- Washington piece of shit abuser
Dillingham Articles- ABUSER
Dillingham- Abuser
PSYCHO CHRISTOPHER DILLINGHAM.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Police Shooting Animals
Is anyone else with me in thinking that police obviously need more animal training. I am having a hard time believing that every one of these dogs that are shot are all aggressive.
I understand if the dog is charging the police and they are genuinely fearful for their safety that they may shoot, but can't they aim in a leg or shoulder even to stop them in their tracks instead of in the face and stomachs killing the dog? Many dogs that are being approached by people in uniforms can act aggressive but that does not mean they are aggressive or will act on the aggression. Seems too many law enforcement officials are trigger happy.
I have been reading stories about dogs shot in the most horrific ways and under the most ridiculous circumstances. And no matter how many pages are started to spread the word about such incidents and no matter how many letters are written to officials and news media nothing seems to change. I am going to be doing more reading into some of these cases I have come across and will report back with my thoughts and own opinions. But I will leave you with one question: What would YOU do if an officer came to your home and killed your beloved pet?
Toodaloo and catch up with you soon.
I understand if the dog is charging the police and they are genuinely fearful for their safety that they may shoot, but can't they aim in a leg or shoulder even to stop them in their tracks instead of in the face and stomachs killing the dog? Many dogs that are being approached by people in uniforms can act aggressive but that does not mean they are aggressive or will act on the aggression. Seems too many law enforcement officials are trigger happy.
I have been reading stories about dogs shot in the most horrific ways and under the most ridiculous circumstances. And no matter how many pages are started to spread the word about such incidents and no matter how many letters are written to officials and news media nothing seems to change. I am going to be doing more reading into some of these cases I have come across and will report back with my thoughts and own opinions. But I will leave you with one question: What would YOU do if an officer came to your home and killed your beloved pet?
Toodaloo and catch up with you soon.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Question For All
Going through our e-mails and the consensus is there are so many bad things going on in so many shelters (rescues too). I could write a 5,000 word post and still get nowhere near covering all the questions and concerns.
I figured instead, I would post and make this an interactive post for everyone to join in on.
Now, I don't figure a whole lot of people, if any, will participate because again the consensus is that the majority of people emailing are scared to hell of what will happen if they do. So I am calling for all the I DON'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE THINK people and asking that you all do comment and share. Now, please make sure that if it is something you do not have documentation of to back up the claims that you at least "bleep" out the shelter/rescue name and instead use city and state location especially if there are multiple shelters in your area, or even something like "Northern California", "South Florida", "West Texas", "Rural Ohio". Leave out the last names (first names are fine) of persons if you are referring to an individual person, or if it is someone in a certain position just refer to it as the "Shelter Manager". This way people can maybe figure things out to a degree but nobody is being slandered per say until an investigation or facts are provided. A lot of what happens in rescue is based on a hunch or here-say and that does not necessarily mean it is not true, but it does mean that we would like to be fair and post accurate information to the best of our ability. I am sure if what some of you are saying in email, it can be easily proven and verified and that you are not the only one who sees things that are happening.
For all of our readers that are not comfortable disclosing their identity we would love to hear from you too. You can email us at rescue.watchdog@gmail.com and we can share for you and omit the personal information that would help people to identify who you are.
I will close by saying that I personally am appalled at how the general rescue community has seem to lost themselves along the way. What seems to have started by some for all the right reasons seems to have been derailed and the focus is so clouded with all the wrong things. It is a shame too because these unfortunate fur souls need an army of helpers and instead of fighting for their lives many times we are fighting against one another. For that reason alone, we started this page. We are tired of sitting back and watching the debacle and even more tired of those that are taking something so wonderful (helping animals) and turning it into something so awful. One bad apple seems to have surely spoiled the whole bunch.
This is no longer an issue that comes along at a shelter here and there. This is now a problem that is shared all over the United States and the rest of the world. We are hoping to shed light on the issue and advocate for animals from California to New York and Texas to North Dakota and all states in between. This has become quite an epidemic.
I figured instead, I would post and make this an interactive post for everyone to join in on.
Now, I don't figure a whole lot of people, if any, will participate because again the consensus is that the majority of people emailing are scared to hell of what will happen if they do. So I am calling for all the I DON'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE THINK people and asking that you all do comment and share. Now, please make sure that if it is something you do not have documentation of to back up the claims that you at least "bleep" out the shelter/rescue name and instead use city and state location especially if there are multiple shelters in your area, or even something like "Northern California", "South Florida", "West Texas", "Rural Ohio". Leave out the last names (first names are fine) of persons if you are referring to an individual person, or if it is someone in a certain position just refer to it as the "Shelter Manager". This way people can maybe figure things out to a degree but nobody is being slandered per say until an investigation or facts are provided. A lot of what happens in rescue is based on a hunch or here-say and that does not necessarily mean it is not true, but it does mean that we would like to be fair and post accurate information to the best of our ability. I am sure if what some of you are saying in email, it can be easily proven and verified and that you are not the only one who sees things that are happening.
For all of our readers that are not comfortable disclosing their identity we would love to hear from you too. You can email us at rescue.watchdog@gmail.com and we can share for you and omit the personal information that would help people to identify who you are.
I will close by saying that I personally am appalled at how the general rescue community has seem to lost themselves along the way. What seems to have started by some for all the right reasons seems to have been derailed and the focus is so clouded with all the wrong things. It is a shame too because these unfortunate fur souls need an army of helpers and instead of fighting for their lives many times we are fighting against one another. For that reason alone, we started this page. We are tired of sitting back and watching the debacle and even more tired of those that are taking something so wonderful (helping animals) and turning it into something so awful. One bad apple seems to have surely spoiled the whole bunch.
This is no longer an issue that comes along at a shelter here and there. This is now a problem that is shared all over the United States and the rest of the world. We are hoping to shed light on the issue and advocate for animals from California to New York and Texas to North Dakota and all states in between. This has become quite an epidemic.
Great Links For Animal Lovers and Advocates
This is a very cool site with so much potential but seems a lot of people do not leave reviews. Wanted to share here and invite all of you to go to this site and leave some reviews for rescues you have had dealings with so that others can be better informed when researching their favorite charities. It is like a reference check for rescues. If we all left feedback here of our experiences and urged others to do the same, we would all be better informed.
Nonprofit Searches and Reviews
Have you ever found yourself clueless when it comes to reporting suspected animal abuse or when you have actual evidence of animal abuse? Have you ever been a victim of rescue fraud and did not know who to report it to? Well this article lists all the pertinent information for doing so. Great article and one we should all bookmark. I would be brave enough to say that a big problem in rescue is that for every crime reported, I bet that 10 issues go unreported therefore the problems persist. Advocate for change and report all suspected animal abuse and fraud to the authorities. It is time to be proactive and get changes in motion.
Examiner Article: How To Report Animal Abuse and Fraud
RIPOFF REPORT site. Use the link below and it should take you directly to the animal abuse section. I hope it does at least. There are many entries regarding animal abusers, rescues, scams and more. Take some time and look around. Better to be informed than a victim.
RIP OFF REPORT- unusual-rip-off-animal-abuse
A great link courtesy of the IRS regarding charitable donations. Great info for the charity itself as well as the donors. This is easy to understand and may help those of us that are regular contributors to these Nonprofits.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1771.pdf
Time to lay this old lady down for bed. More to come.
Nonprofit Searches and Reviews
Have you ever found yourself clueless when it comes to reporting suspected animal abuse or when you have actual evidence of animal abuse? Have you ever been a victim of rescue fraud and did not know who to report it to? Well this article lists all the pertinent information for doing so. Great article and one we should all bookmark. I would be brave enough to say that a big problem in rescue is that for every crime reported, I bet that 10 issues go unreported therefore the problems persist. Advocate for change and report all suspected animal abuse and fraud to the authorities. It is time to be proactive and get changes in motion.
Examiner Article: How To Report Animal Abuse and Fraud
RIPOFF REPORT site. Use the link below and it should take you directly to the animal abuse section. I hope it does at least. There are many entries regarding animal abusers, rescues, scams and more. Take some time and look around. Better to be informed than a victim.
RIP OFF REPORT- unusual-rip-off-animal-abuse
A great link courtesy of the IRS regarding charitable donations. Great info for the charity itself as well as the donors. This is easy to understand and may help those of us that are regular contributors to these Nonprofits.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1771.pdf
Time to lay this old lady down for bed. More to come.
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