Sad Reality

[sweetwater]

Sad but accurate description of the problem and the current 'solution'. I spent 5 years at an animal shelter. One only learns to control the grief because getting over killing your beloved animal friends is impossible. And then there is the unfun of being the target of other animal lovers who blame shelter workers for the problem - none of the people I ever worked with contributed to the shelter's unwanted pet population - but screaming back at them does not help anyone. ::wipes eyes and sighs heavily::

[Shawnee123]

Originally Posted by sweetwater

Sad but accurate description of the problem and the current 'solution'. I spent 5 years at an animal shelter. One only learns to control the grief because getting over killing your beloved animal friends is impossible. And then there is the unfun of being the target of other animal lovers who blame shelter workers for the problem - none of the people I ever worked with contributed to the shelter's unwanted pet population - but screaming back at them does not help anyone. ::wipes eyes and sighs heavily::

I understand, sweetwater. Thanks for giving another perspective.

I read, some time ago, about a shelter that this guy designated "no-kill." I'm not sure where it was, now, though it was a county shelter. He found other solutions somehow. I'm sure it would cost more, but it's a good thing. Then there is SICSA in Kettering, OH. I've been there, when I worked down in that area. Neat place!