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RE: Our Rescue Dog - 1 man's garbadge is another man's Gold - Life is Good :-)
What a cutie!
I can't tell you how many dogs I've found wandering around on the side of the road. I always stop and try to rescue them.
I actually have a vet that I can take them to to see if they are microchipped, and I do that first.
Unfortunately, I just cannot keep all of the dogs (and cats) I rescue, but I do make a very strong effort to get them returned to their owner.
I only bring them to the animal shelter as a last resort. Before that, I try the Humane Society.
It really sucks when people just abandon puppies or kittens. I don't know how people can be so cold and heartless.
Luckily, there are people like you in the world to help save some of these amazing animals!
Your very sweet, but I will warn you, the humane society can be anything but human at times. A city near us "Chitre" has a huge place, Hectors of land and buildings that just let the dogs live out their lives if not adopted. Panamanians are very generous people, and I think a local food chain supplies all the food. Very noisy place to walk around LOL. most run free if warrented ( on the grounds ).
Oh wow. That sounds a lot different than the local one here in Phoenix. I've toured their complex many times and also volunteered there a few times, and while the dogs don't have a lot of room to run around in, they are kept inside where it is air conditioned and given plenty of food and water and their kennels are always spotless. The one in Phoenix does have a lot of volunteers, though, so plenty of people to make sure the dogs are cared for.
I know the Humane Society is not an ideal solution, but I think it's better than the local county shelter. The county shelter is my LAST resort.
I'm also a little afraid of advertising in hopes of finding the owner because I have heard that people will often try and adopt dogs that are not their own and use them to fight or for other awful reasons.
It can be tough. I do wish I could keep them all, but it's just not possible as I live in the city and do not have much of a yard or a very big apartment.
One of my dreams is to hit the lottery one day and to build a huge sanctuary for dogs and cats! If I had the money I would definitely spend it on helping animals as I think it's a noble cause.
The kindest most loving people I have ever known, tend to be the most troubled, many turned to drugs to escape.
So for most others, I think its just indifference on the surface only, kind of a survival tool to get through the day.
I could get long winded as to why I think this way. But always happy to meet someone like you in the crowd.
Thank you, you have made my day :-)