Robeson County Animal Shelter North Carolina. Is anyone nearby that can verify this?

[CathrynRose]

Strange choice for a quote, a leader who wouldn't even treat his own people equally but, instead, perpetuated the caste system.

ford family

You sure about that?

In 1932, Gandhi began new civil-disobedience campaigns against the British. Arrested twice, the Mahatma fasted for long periods several times; these fasts were effective measures against the British, because revolution might well have broken out in India if he had died. In September 1932, while in jail, Gandhi undertook a "fast unto death" to improve the status of the Hindu Untouchables. The British, by permitting the Untouchables to be considered as a separate part of the Indian electorate, were, according to Gandhi, countenancing an injustice. Although he was himself a member of an upper caste, Gandhi was the great leader of the movement in India dedicated to eradicating the unjust social and economic aspects of the caste system.

 

[LakeAriel]

I have also contacted the Robeson County Humane Society which operates a No-Kill Shelter in the area. They may be able to help.

Unfortunately I am not in the area...I have contacted a rescue group I work with to see if there is anyone in the area that can help.

Thanks!

 

[hiwaygal]

And for those who want to help animals in need, but don't want to contribute any money

There's always the Animal Rescue Site...just one click a day. It's free.

 

[DVCLiz]

How do you know if anyone on this thread is simply crying foul and not doing anything? How can you tell that from a message board?

Their outrage here alone would indicate to me that they ARE doing something. They are CARING. Sometimes that's all it takes for changes to be made...someday. Will it help the animals at this shelter today? Maybe not, but it may cause people to think a little more in the future...

I'm glad you are content with the solution. Many who are involved in animal rescue would disagree. I would argue that a significant majority of animals in shelters are adoptable. And the ones that aren't are primarily due to the folks who "don't care."

I'd be happy to be proven wrong. If everyone who has posted on this thread would list their contributions this year to Animal Welfare causes in their community we would know for sure. I am going to assume that, like everything else, the people who are most vocal aren't always the ones who write the checks. It's easy to whine on a message board but I still think most of the people who are "outraged" about the shelter situation have never given a dime to their local shelter.

If people REALLY cared they would make laws so that the local municipalities could tax pet owners to cover all the costs of strays in a community and fine or jail people who allowed their animals to reproduce without plans for safely fidning homes for the offspring.

 

[Planogirl]

Ok - I just spoke with "J" at the shelter. If they are listed on the website as "Last Day 12/22/08" it IS their last day.

ETA: He said that not all animals would be put down today as some have been spoken for. But he would not confirm if that then meant that all the animals left would be euthanized. However, as I go through the website, I am not finding any that have a different date than 12/22. Anyone else?

I hope that they finally heard you.

This has the sound of being untrue to me too. Maybe it's someone's idea of a way to get more people to adopt? Whatever it is, it's a cold way to do things.

Sigh... I guess that I'm just in denial.

 

[LakeAriel]

I'd be happy to be proven wrong. If everyone who has posted on this thread would list their contributions this year to Animal Welfare causes in their community we would know for sure. I am going to assume that, like everything else, the people who are most vocal aren't always the ones who write the checks. It's easy to whine on a message board but I still think most of the people who are "outraged" about the shelter situation have never given a dime to their local shelter.

If people REALLY cared they would make laws so that the local municipalities could tax pet owners to cover all the costs of strays in a community and fine or jail people who allowed their animals to reproduce without plans for safely fidning homes for the offspring.

This is really really rude! Who owes you or anyone else an explanation or an accounting for their charitable contributions? Are you the IRS?
I have no doubt there are many who can barely get by, nevermind contribute to shelters of any kind, and are still outraged and entited to be.

 

[Planogirl]

I'd be happy to be proven wrong. If everyone who has posted on this thread would list their contributions this year to Animal Welfare causes in their community we would know for sure. I am going to assume that, like everything else, the people who are most vocal aren't always the ones who write the checks. It's easy to whine on a message board but I still think most of the people who are "outraged" about the shelter situation have never given a dime to their local shelter.

If people REALLY cared they would make laws so that the local municipalities could tax pet owners to cover all the costs of strays in a community and fine or jail people who allowed their animals to reproduce without plans for safely fidning homes for the offspring.

I have contributed money to the SPCA and Humane Society and I actively monitor one local shelter for needs and animals that might be put to death. Is that detailed enough?

I'm not whining but I do think that this story is sad. I agree with your second paragraph.

 

[ford family]

You sure about that?

Yes

from http://www.answers.com/topic/mohandas-gandhi
Critics of Gandhi have argued that his tactics unnecessarily delayed the departure of the British, precipitated the partition of India, and led to the Hinduization of Congress because of his over-emphasis on religion. His defence of caste especially annoyed the untouchable (outcastes) who were denied political independence due to astute political manœuvres. Few of Gandhi's ideas were put into practice by independent India.

ford family

 

[LakeAriel]

I hope that they finally heard you.

This has the sound of being untrue to me too. Maybe it's someone's idea of a way to get more people to adopt? Whatever it is, it's a cold way to do things.
Sigh... I guess that I'm just in denial.

You may be right, this is sometimes done and I agree with you.

The puppies at Robeson County!

 

[hiwaygal]

I'd be happy to be proven wrong. If everyone who has posted on this thread would list their contributions this year to Animal Welfare causes in their community we would know for sure. I am going to assume that, like everything else, the people who are most vocal aren't always the ones who write the checks. It's easy to whine on a message board but I still think most of the people who are "outraged" about the shelter situation have never given a dime to their local shelter.

If people REALLY cared they would make laws so that the local municipalities could tax pet owners to cover all the costs of strays in a community and fine or jail people who allowed their animals to reproduce without plans for safely fidning homes for the offspring.

Sure...and will you please list all the charitable organizations YOU contribute to? I can't believe you even have the nerve to post something like that!

And yes, if people really cared they would make laws...but when there are people like you saying "it's all good, no reason to change", who will listen?

 

[lvanleer]

I actually believe the original poster that this so-called animal shelter may actually be doing this in the next 2 days because if you do a search for news articles about this shelter you'd find that there have been numerous complaints about their euthanizing procedures and at least one court case.....the residents in the area need to take action against this shelter and save those poor defenseless animals.

 

[Liberty Belle]

I'd be happy to be proven wrong. If everyone who has posted on this thread would list their contributions this year to Animal Welfare causes in their community we would know for sure. I am going to assume that, like everything else, the people who are most vocal aren't always the ones who write the checks. It's easy to whine on a message board but I still think most of the people who are "outraged" about the shelter situation have never given a dime to their local shelter.

If people REALLY cared they would make laws so that the local municipalities could tax pet owners to cover all the costs of strays in a community and fine or jail people who allowed their animals to reproduce without plans for safely fidning homes for the offspring.

I wasn't too offended by your original post, but this one I am. We've contributed money, time, and supplies to our local animal shelter, as have most of the animal lovers I know.

I'm not sure where you are getting your thoughts from.

 

[Hillbeans]

I wish I didn't live so far away - i'd take in one of these sweet little ones in a heartbeat:
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12649412

We've been wanting to get a dog for the longest time, now that the kids are older and could help take care. We have a huge yard and lots of love to give. I've even inquired about dog adoption recently in NJ but some of the groups around us it's harder to adopt a dog than it is a child.

 

[DVCLiz]

I wasn't too offended by your original post, but this one I am. We've contributed money, time, and supplies to our local animal shelter, as have most of the animal lovers I know.

I'm not sure where you are getting your thoughts from.

Well, we're at 7 pages and three people have posted that they contribute, so I'm making the assumption that at least some of the people who are outraged are nevertheless holding their checkbook tightly closed. As I said, I'd love to be proven wrong about that.

My thoughts are just my personal opinion - I don't care if anybody else feels the same way or not. I think that people are allowed to be irresponsible and that a community handles the fallout from that in the way they can best manage. People can "care" all they want but if they never REALLY do anything to fix the problem then it doesn't mean anything. It's just lip service - that's really the point I was trying to make.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Not sure why these types of posts always have to come down to a "people vs animals" debate.

Most people who love animals also care about people, too. It's in their nature to be caring. There's certainly enough caring to go around for both people and animals. (And by the same token, some people are just heartless toward one or the other or both.)

 

[JoiseyMom]

I wish I didn't live so far away - i'd take in one of these sweet little ones in a heartbeat:
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12649412

We've been wanting to get a dog for the longest time, now that the kids are older and could help take care. We have a huge yard and lots of love to give. I've even inquired about dog adoption recently in NJ but some of the groups around us it's harder to adopt a dog than it is a child.

Yes it its. My DH used to run a small animal resuce (no dogs or cats), lots of rabbits. He would want references and make sure that these animals would be in good homes and not abandoned again.

As an FYI...shelters all over the country do this all the time. They are constantly killing their animals. THis is the norm. I know it sucks and is sad, but this happens all the time. Then other local shelters adn rescues band together to try to save as many as they can. This happens daily...we just happen to know aobut this one.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Well, we're at 7 pages and three people have posted that they contribute, so I'm making the assumption that at least some of the people who are outraged are nevertheless holding their checkbook tightly closed. As I said, I'd love to be proven wrong about that.

My thoughts are just my personal opinion - I don't care if anybody else feels the same way or not. I think that people are allowed to be irresponsible and that a community handles the fallout from that in the way they can best manage. People can "care" all they want but if they never REALLY do anything to fix the problem then it doesn't mean anything. It's just lip service - that's really the point I was trying to make.

Our "animal helping" resumes are extensive, but I'm not going to go down that path here. Suffice it to say our wallets and our hearts are always open to both people and animals in need. I'd bet that's the case for many here as well.

 

[DancingBear]

Well, we're at 7 pages and three people have posted that they contribute, so I'm making the assumption that at least some of the people who are outraged are nevertheless holding their checkbook tightly closed. As I said, I'd love to be proven wrong about that.

If it matters, we have also contributed to our local shelters, adopted three shelter dogs, and been foster parents for shelter overflow.

 

[mikehn]

I didnt read all 7 pages, but I would think other nearby shelters would help out, no? Where is PETA, please stand up, dont be bashful.

 

[hiwaygal]

Don't call PETA!!!

They won't do any good. They have a history of killing dogs themselves...and they are decidedly AGAINST pet ownership.

There is a no-kill humane society shelter in the immediate area. I have contacted them, but received no response. I'm assuming they are working to somehow save these animals.

It is entirely possible that there simply is "no room at the inn" for any of these animals. With the economy declining, many people are abandoning their pets...and the shelters are full. Foster homes are hard to come by and many who might foster may very well be out of town for the holidays.