the Aug. 2nd-4th issues
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We were sorry to see that Madera County Animal Shelter is unable to find qualified homes for their pit bulls. In our experience, loving homes DO exist and are happy to share their lives with pit bulls, but are less likely to adopt from the shelter for fear that they may be damaged or troubled. This article would seem to support that concern. So, rather than risk getting a ‘bad’ pet from a shelter, they search out puppies from backyard breeders. Unfortunately, the practice of supporting backyard breeders creates an excess of dogs (many are ill-bred!), some of which will ultimately become the victims of abuse by less-than-compassionate owners. It’s become a vicious cycle, and one that needs the attention of the animal care community.
One way to bring the problem of too many abused pit bulls under control is to offer a viable altnerative to hobbyist breeders. Many shelters accomplish this goal by 1- Offering free and low cost spay/neuter programs to bring the number of accidental litters down. 2 – Temperament testing all impounded dogs and highlight the best of any breed so the public is encouraged to come in and adopt their next pet rather than reward their local backyard breeders. 3 – Supporting dog owners with training resources and responsible owner information so they can succeed with their pet. (This would help shelters cut down on the intake of every breed of abandoned dog, not just the pit bulls)
It’s time that we bring pit bulls back into our circle of compassion — they’ve been suffering the consequences of cruelty for far too long.
I think the lady that called about the family with no water was about us. Long story made short.
Simply put there are two wells. The house well went dry due to the massive pumping and drop in water table caused in part by the other tennant; (they made all sorts of promises as they drained our well but never kept their word). So the landlords don’t want to fix the house well. Can’t blame them too much, as the house is not worth a new well.
However, It has been over 30+ days and they never offered to help us with any water. I do have a sign in the yard. (The one that was seen by who ever called in).
Until we find another place, we haul at least 22 gallons a day for our pets, to flush, wash hands and water plants. After nearly 4 years of renting here, we have been given such a short time to find another place, that it is a most daunting task.
We pray that no fire happens because it is so dry and we would lose
everything.
God teaches us to forgive… at this point I’d just settle for justice.
I applaud these women. It is hard to do anything for those behind the walls, for the CDC will find anything they can to stop the women behind the walls from feeling human. I should know, I spent 37 months with only visits from the legal and advocacy groups that fought so hard for my release. I am elderly and disabled. I now work with Family Advocacy Network, an arm of LSPC out of San Francisco. I live in Orange County and speak out about the conditions inside and what happens to those of us who speak out. I am aligning forces with this group and doing whatever I can to tell the truth about life within. Now, with the overcrowding, manmy don’t make doctor appointments outside the institutions, there are not adequate hygiene or cleaning products, fights are breaking out, many persons are being ripped off for their personal property, it is a wreck in our “3rd country” the governor has created. Hurray for these women who have a heart.