tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post1892161986240647157..comments2024-03-18T09:09:40.929-05:00Comments on A Brit in Tennessee: Last Chance HighwayA Brit in Tennesseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-32289575686749596652010-08-22T03:11:51.565-05:002010-08-22T03:11:51.565-05:00I applaud her tenaciousness in wanting to make a d...I applaud her tenaciousness in wanting to make a difference in the life of these poor dogs, but shipping them north only makes fewer pets being adopted from local shelters in the areas they import them to.<br /><br />So yes, it saves those particular animals, but keeps other equally as deserving pets from being adopted.SadUpNorthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-16027372195661803922010-07-22T20:05:12.738-05:002010-07-22T20:05:12.738-05:00Gulp, what a heart rending story. Stray dogs are ...Gulp, what a heart rending story. Stray dogs are a big problem in Ireland too and are rarely neutered, or cats for that matter. It's not that expensive and people on low incomes can get it done cheaply. It's so irresponsible. I'm glad these folk are making a real difference.BThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800917080090010655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-72424780488172014472010-07-21T01:25:17.426-05:002010-07-21T01:25:17.426-05:00It is a wonderful thing they do. We have had our r...It is a wonderful thing they do. We have had our rescued border collie almost 7 years now and he is my friend and my love.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-27864536109486994022010-07-20T21:21:48.504-05:002010-07-20T21:21:48.504-05:00This is a subject near and dear to my heart. We on...This is a subject near and dear to my heart. We once came home from a week long trip to find someone had left 5 wee puppies on my porch in a box. With all my animals it was just not possible for me to keep all of them and I moved heaven and earth to try finding homes. Finally the vet put me in touch with a foster mom, who took all the pups, provided them with all their health needs and then, they were put aboard the "puppy train" to Upstate New York State where they were adopted. Of course, I gave a good donation to help with all the necessaries. I am so grateful for folks who take care of the homeless critters. Come to think of it, I've never owned a dog that didn't "find" me first!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-25091520124491096482010-07-19T22:31:15.545-05:002010-07-19T22:31:15.545-05:00This is a problem here in Texas too. Both my dogs ...This is a problem here in Texas too. Both my dogs were strays and wandered to my house and I kept them. It's shameful how people treat animals. If I ever win the lottery I would start an organization like Best Friends in Utah. How admirable they are.<br />Ann<br />www.cozyintexas.blogspot.comAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-52290785084533144422010-07-19T19:52:15.509-05:002010-07-19T19:52:15.509-05:00It's sad that there are so many abandoned pets...It's sad that there are so many abandoned pets in this country, but it is inspiring what the volunteers do to rescue them.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-34126267639436532572010-07-19T12:27:34.507-05:002010-07-19T12:27:34.507-05:00what a wonderful thing for them to do. in our coun...what a wonderful thing for them to do. in our county, last year they killed 3500 animals. all because people do not get them spay/neutered and here it is FREE to anyone that needs it. they have clinics. also due to the fact people get the pets and find it is TO much work and don't want them anymore, yes they do dump them, and that creates more problems. this is one of my soap box triggersMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-39339376711370001062010-07-19T09:42:05.499-05:002010-07-19T09:42:05.499-05:00This is close to my heart too. I just hate to thin...This is close to my heart too. I just hate to think of animals being abandoned. Full marks to the people in this rescue programme. They do a great job. The recession has only made things worse, I fear but it is an ongoing problem. Well done you for telling us about it. <br />Blessings, StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-84375999866748524902010-07-19T09:36:15.976-05:002010-07-19T09:36:15.976-05:00Such a sad message, yet one that is so very import...Such a sad message, yet one that is so very important. I will never be able to understand how someone can dump a sweet pet out on the road, or leave one at a shelter. Thank you for taking the time to post this message today!<br /><br />Lots of love,<br />Susan and Bentley<br />xxooSusan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-32273679656183019062010-07-19T08:27:02.151-05:002010-07-19T08:27:02.151-05:00I need a tissue already. How heartbreaking.
We...I need a tissue already. How heartbreaking. <br /><br />We're dog people with no fence and have been adopted by two cats (figure that one out) who are both fixed.<br /><br />I'll have a re-think ...<br /><br />Hugs!Barbara Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-53974303797113744122010-07-19T07:24:25.366-05:002010-07-19T07:24:25.366-05:00Someone left the dog I have, a local farm picked h...Someone left the dog I have, a local farm picked him up and just happened to have him in his truck when I saw him so as he didn't want the dog I asked if I could take him. He didn't want me to have it because the dog had some aggression issues but I persuaded him to let me have him and I'm so pleased he did because he is an abslutely brill dog now and although he still shows his teeth now and again he has never attempted to go beyond that and is just a big softie that loves loads of fuss now. Its always the people that are the problem and not the dogs.Shaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335536840138314893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-68666820242736894672010-07-19T07:22:14.184-05:002010-07-19T07:22:14.184-05:00Hi Jo and thanks for this great post! I have chose...Hi Jo and thanks for this great post! I have chosen not to have cable so I won't be able to watch the show but I have been involved with many adoption groups and have 13 rescued cats myself (which is our big problem in my area). I am a "dog person" but can't turn away anything that needs a place to lay it's head and a plate of food.<br />I was born and raised in Canada but my dad was from Texas and I have spent half my life there and then 5 years in Kansas City. I can say from experience that the problem is significantly worse down South, why I just don't know. I think maybe that the best solution would be stronger legislation that actually was enforced! There are laws here in upstate New York protecting animals but Law Enforcement in this area seems loath to uphold them. I do believe that compassion is a learned trait and parents need to start early to instill a respect for life and living things!<br />Lovingly....<br />Tina xoMarguerite (Tina) Smith Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654002122173967940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-3587218301663869202010-07-18T21:51:43.498-05:002010-07-18T21:51:43.498-05:00Hello Jo, We had a first hand experience of people...Hello Jo, We had a first hand experience of people just dumping pups on the side of the road here in the country a few months ago. Someone just dumped 3 pups on a crossroads 3/4 of a mile from us in the middle of no where. We picked them up and brought them home and fed them ...then we took them to the nearest shelter about 20 miles away. They told us they would try and find homes for them in the local area and if that didn't work they would be sent to Colorado to be re-homed and if that didn't work the would be sent to a no-kill shelter. It was hard leaving them there as they were just the cutest little things but we felt good that one way or the other they would be in good hands and happy. Thank you for posting this...I'll be watching for it. Have a wonderful week!Maura @ Kisiwa Creek Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992187526413563417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-32787591755714829952010-07-18T21:28:43.680-05:002010-07-18T21:28:43.680-05:00Great advice, Jo.... I'm glad that Animal Pl...Great advice, Jo.... I'm glad that Animal Planet is showing the 8-part series, "Last Chance Highway"... I hope everyone watches it...<br /><br />Another blog friend posted a blog today talking about someone dumping out 3 kittens where she works in a downtown in Canada... SO--It's definitely not just in our country... It's SO sad---and you have to feel sorry for the animals. They didn't ask for this!<br /><br />YES---adopt your pets from a Pet Rescue place...<br /><br />Thanks..<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-7461607306471817872010-07-18T21:13:15.031-05:002010-07-18T21:13:15.031-05:00I have not heard of this program and will be sure ...I have not heard of this program and will be sure to watch it. It always, always breaks my heart to see and know about homeless animals...I so admire the people like this in the trenches and front-lines who make such a difference for these animals that have been dealt a bad hand!~Kim at Golden Pines~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-60888994616384273352010-07-18T21:07:11.271-05:002010-07-18T21:07:11.271-05:00I appreciate this post. This summer I have twice ...I appreciate this post. This summer I have twice seen abandoned dogs and quite frankly wondered what to do about it. My own dog is cherished and we are able to afford his care but I know that so many people suffer and ultimately sometimes do not make good decisions with their pets. I will be certain to try to watch this special with the hopes that I can learn how to help. Bless you.M. L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03740045900678199138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-520475751437978612010-07-18T20:54:40.504-05:002010-07-18T20:54:40.504-05:00I saw this and it is sad but the one's that do...I saw this and it is sad but the one's that do get a home are so luck.<br />PatsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-22796472420223529262010-07-18T19:57:01.361-05:002010-07-18T19:57:01.361-05:00I never knew abandoned/stray dogs were such a sign...I never knew abandoned/stray dogs were such a significant problem in the south until I moved up to Boston and everyone here seems to have adopted their dogs from the south. They're also very snooty and condescending about how people in the south treats their dogs (under a misapprehension that everyone treats their pets badly), but that's beside the point. This show is going to break my heart, so I'm not sure I'll be able to being myself to watch it!LHAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09762107075253162805noreply@blogger.com