There are humane societies and rescue shelters that do not euthanize. Even so, a 25% chance of being saved is better than being DUMPED somewhere, possibly to have it struck by a car or some other cruel fate. And here I thought Vanagon (content) owners had the reputation for being the kinder, gentler folk. ----- Original Message ----- From: "DaveC" <voicebox@DNAI.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 11:34 AM Subject: Re: Cat-again Vanagon
> >How about a humane society, where they can properly care for the animal and > >possibly find a home for it? > > Check the stats at your local "pound". About 75 percent of the > animals are "put to sleep" at my local one. > > I've relocated one or two pesky strays myself. Actually had one > spayed and released it. IMO, the only "humane" option if you can't > keep yourself or give it away. > > Dave > -- > Dave Carpenter > > Whatever you wish for me, > May you have twice as much. > > "Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think > we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering." -- Arthur C. > Clarke >
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