Thursday, December 17, 2009
A VERY SAD DAY...
It’s with a sad heart I have to bring you some tragic news- over forty cats, seven puppies and three of our oldest dogs were all euthanized (murdered) by Greenville Animal Control.
On November 6th, Animal control came out on a sick cat complaint from a person who volunteered one day at the shelter. Apparently, upon seeing sick cats, the volunteer made complaints to Animal Control. Had this person voiced their concerns to us, we would have told them that the animals in question were being medically treated by our Vet (who had been to the Rescue that same day). Unfortunately, Animal Control did not bother to confirm with our Vet that the animals were being treated and removed them all. And to make things worse, they ended up euthanizing fourteen of the cats they seized and told us to sign over, so they could get “medical treatment.”
And so when the animal control officers and codes enforcement rolled in they seized fourteen cats, plus five dogs “to take for treatment”, even though we told them they were being treated by our Vet. Animal Control told me it would be better for me to sign them over, and they could get medical treatment.
But instead, THEY KILLED THEM ALL. I was told they don’t have the facility or funds to hold and treat animals. I guess in their eyes it's EASIER TO KILL THEM.
The following Monday, (November 9th ) they came back out and seized all the other dogs and cats. They killed three of our senior dogs because they were old and didn’t move fast like the young dogs and because they had arthritis and were skinny. They were seventeen years old. They did not deserve to spend their remaining days locked up on death row!
The seven puppies they killed were said to have had Parvo- the puppies were barely 3 weeks old when seized- and the recommended vaccination schedule begins when puppies are 6-8 weeks of age. Their mother or father didn’t have it, and no other animals had it. We are led to believe they must have caught the deadly virus at the county’s animal lock-up.
Oh, and they also killed the remaining cats they seized. Yes-we did have sick cats that were dumped at the gate. (On average, we had sixty or more cats dumped a month.) HOWEVER, they were being treated by our Vet and could have easily recovered from their illnesses. Many were thin, but again-these were strays or unwanted animals. Wouldn’t you think that these animals would be thin? Had they been given a little more time, they would have plumped right up from our care. But instead they were killed.
The sad thing is I can’t legally prove I am right, even though I have records and hundreds of volunteers as witnesses. I am a disabled VET and a nonprofit rescue. Greenville County Animal Control knows I can’t afford a lawyer, so I can’t fight it.
But the worst thing is that our animals died for no reason. Our rescue was their home and they were supposed to be safe. Our senior animals should have been able to live out their last days in the only home they have known, surrounded by love. Yet, Greenville County Animal Control felt they could use their authority - just like those I fought against in wars in other countries and kill them because they weren’t adoptable. I carry the war memories of the fallen Marines and Solders that I saw killed, and the villagers in Viet Nam, Angola, Uganda and all the other war zones. No one can stop them- just like the Nazi’s… gather them up and gas them.
I was told “Why do you keep them? They are not adoptable. When you get the sick, the old, or the crippled ones, just kill them and save the money for the ones that you can adopt out.” Animals deserve better than that!
Well thousands of cats, dogs, and some horses, 28 rabbits, 30 guinea pigs, and even a red tailed Hawk came and went to good homes from here. All thanks to the hundreds of Volunteers that have helped and the hundreds of loyal supporters with their many donations.
This is not good bye- this is until the smoke clears. These animals need us and we can’t give up on them!
On November 6th, Animal control came out on a sick cat complaint from a person who volunteered one day at the shelter. Apparently, upon seeing sick cats, the volunteer made complaints to Animal Control. Had this person voiced their concerns to us, we would have told them that the animals in question were being medically treated by our Vet (who had been to the Rescue that same day). Unfortunately, Animal Control did not bother to confirm with our Vet that the animals were being treated and removed them all. And to make things worse, they ended up euthanizing fourteen of the cats they seized and told us to sign over, so they could get “medical treatment.”
And so when the animal control officers and codes enforcement rolled in they seized fourteen cats, plus five dogs “to take for treatment”, even though we told them they were being treated by our Vet. Animal Control told me it would be better for me to sign them over, and they could get medical treatment.
But instead, THEY KILLED THEM ALL. I was told they don’t have the facility or funds to hold and treat animals. I guess in their eyes it's EASIER TO KILL THEM.
The following Monday, (November 9th ) they came back out and seized all the other dogs and cats. They killed three of our senior dogs because they were old and didn’t move fast like the young dogs and because they had arthritis and were skinny. They were seventeen years old. They did not deserve to spend their remaining days locked up on death row!
The seven puppies they killed were said to have had Parvo- the puppies were barely 3 weeks old when seized- and the recommended vaccination schedule begins when puppies are 6-8 weeks of age. Their mother or father didn’t have it, and no other animals had it. We are led to believe they must have caught the deadly virus at the county’s animal lock-up.
Oh, and they also killed the remaining cats they seized. Yes-we did have sick cats that were dumped at the gate. (On average, we had sixty or more cats dumped a month.) HOWEVER, they were being treated by our Vet and could have easily recovered from their illnesses. Many were thin, but again-these were strays or unwanted animals. Wouldn’t you think that these animals would be thin? Had they been given a little more time, they would have plumped right up from our care. But instead they were killed.
The sad thing is I can’t legally prove I am right, even though I have records and hundreds of volunteers as witnesses. I am a disabled VET and a nonprofit rescue. Greenville County Animal Control knows I can’t afford a lawyer, so I can’t fight it.
But the worst thing is that our animals died for no reason. Our rescue was their home and they were supposed to be safe. Our senior animals should have been able to live out their last days in the only home they have known, surrounded by love. Yet, Greenville County Animal Control felt they could use their authority - just like those I fought against in wars in other countries and kill them because they weren’t adoptable. I carry the war memories of the fallen Marines and Solders that I saw killed, and the villagers in Viet Nam, Angola, Uganda and all the other war zones. No one can stop them- just like the Nazi’s… gather them up and gas them.
I was told “Why do you keep them? They are not adoptable. When you get the sick, the old, or the crippled ones, just kill them and save the money for the ones that you can adopt out.” Animals deserve better than that!
Well thousands of cats, dogs, and some horses, 28 rabbits, 30 guinea pigs, and even a red tailed Hawk came and went to good homes from here. All thanks to the hundreds of Volunteers that have helped and the hundreds of loyal supporters with their many donations.
This is not good bye- this is until the smoke clears. These animals need us and we can’t give up on them!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
NEW EVENT! Garage Sale Fundraiser Saturday, December 5th!
*Garage Sale Fundraiser*
Saturday, December 5th at 8:00 am
Saturday, December 5th at 8:00 am
Located in the Squires Creek neighborhood,
off Five Forks Road & Woodruff Road:
6 Jester Court
Simpsonville, SC 29681
This is a HUGE sale, one you don’t want to miss
with something for everyone including:
• Gorgeous Hampton Bay high-top patio set• Christmas & inflatable yard decorations
• HUGE Disney Princess Castle Playhouse by Mega Bloks
• Mini ball pit/bounce house
• Spiral light-up gumball machine
• Lots of toys
• Scrapbooking/craft supplies, books
• Vera Bradley purses
• Crystal
• Silver platters
• Wine glasses
• Magnavox stereo with 3-disc CD changer
• Albums from the 60’s and 70’s
• Kitchen and bath items
• Bedding
• Furniture
• Wire shelving/racks--perfect for scrapbook room, sewing room, or garage!
• Wide format printer
• Computer accessories
• AMAZING laptop case
• Tools
• Pet carriers
• Lots more-too much to list!
If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Kaysi Leiterman ASAP to schedule a time to drop your items off.
(864) 284-0038 or Kaysi@charter.net
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
