tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post1516042234949726908..comments2023-09-08T13:09:48.069-05:00Comments on Wisconsin Watchdog: Things That Make Me Laugh!Kathy Pobloskiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02072184840208462648noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-42571385513699543692012-08-20T19:38:03.185-05:002012-08-20T19:38:03.185-05:00I have a sanctuary at my home for dogs; this eveni...I have a sanctuary at my home for dogs; this evening, I couldn't find my mama Beagle and one of her weaned but still small puppies but did find a cement block knocked out of place leaving a hole at the bottom of my fence. I was supposed to go to work; I called them - explained the situation (puppy Ralph is about 5# thus still owl size); we worked it out and I went hunting. Thank God for good neighbors. I spotted Gidget, mama Beagle, right away after coming back outside. Went up a drive to see two neighbors in a golf cart go down their drive: they found Ralph! Did I want or plan this? NO. Do I have a solution? Yes - chicken wire along the bottom of my fence. The dogs have been digging there more effectively this year due to the drought. I thought they were safe....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17445732008559186410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-54555109753892087852012-08-20T10:01:56.262-05:002012-08-20T10:01:56.262-05:00I am shocked by these comments from rescue workers...I am shocked by these comments from rescue workers...The story would be different if this was a woman whose cat escaped over..and over...and over and had to be picked up constantly, but it was a mistake.<br />Let me say what everyone is thinking...<br />Karissa- a small reclaim fee of $50 or so...okay. Over $400 and complete disregard for another person...quite another.<br />Monica- I think you should know better than anyone that some cats just can't keep a collar on. I had a cat who would streak into the basement and come back collarless EVERY time. I got him microchipped. As you should know, the reason we get cats microchipped, and the reason we buy safety release collars...is because collars can come off.<br />Anonymous...I feel sorry for you for the day that you have a cat or foster cat that slips out the door when a guest comes over unexpectedly. True, cats should NOT be going outside without a leash or strict fenced super-vision, but anyone that works or volunteers in a rescue knows that cats who have been indoor/outdoor their entire lives will make a mad dash for the door. True, the owner should be taking precautions to keep them inside and always be very careful. But life isn't so carefully scripted. Shy cats hide and can speed in the direction there going like a train One of my cats who never cared about that big secret back door wandered outside one day when I was taking out the garbage. She stood there for a few seconds and I didn't run when I ran to scoop her up. She never showed any interest again, but I guess this makes me a bad cat owner?<br />I love all of my fur-kids, but if they or a foster were ever to accidentally get out , I would want an organization that actually cares about their well-being to WANT to help me get them back so they don't have to put them down in the back room. I know my shy (and former feral as kittens) furkids wouldn't be "adoptable" or "good enough" for HAWS to consider worthy of adoption, but I love them... and shouldn't they love animals too if they are pulling in donations to save them?Marissanoreply@blogger.com