tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post8360108673994565785..comments2023-09-08T13:09:48.069-05:00Comments on Wisconsin Watchdog: Damage Control - FVHA, You're Doin' it WrongKathy Pobloskiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02072184840208462648noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-69575072638593933952013-11-12T15:16:07.900-06:002013-11-12T15:16:07.900-06:00A little over six years ago, I fell in love with a...A little over six years ago, I fell in love with a sweet little orange tabby at FVHA named Tigger. I had recently lost a young kitten named Hazel to FIP. I met Tigger at FVHA on a Tuesday and noticed she was a little snotty and was sneezing. I was very familiar with symptoms of an Upper Respiratory after going through Hazel's illness, and I alerted the FVHA staff. I was told that the vet would see Tigger the next day. That following Thursday, I returned to FVHA with my mom and aunt to introduce them to Tigger and complete the adoption papers. I was told by FVHA staff that the little fur ball had been seen by a vet, and she did, in fact, have an upper respiratory infection (very common in cats, especially in shelters, and also very treatable). The shelter also asked if I would be willing to treat Tigger at home, and I replied of course. That week end, I prepared my home for another kitten, I bought toys and food and everything to welcome little Tigger home. After no call from FVHA that Monday, I called on Tuesday. I was told that my application for adoption had been approved, however Tigger was no longer available. I was incredulous - the first thing that went through my mind was that they had given her to someone else. Sadly, that was not the case. The FVHA staff member then informed me that Tigger had been euthanized over the week end due to the upper respiratory infection. I was shocked and incredibly saddened. There was absolutely NO reason that Tigger should have been put to death. She had a minor upper respiratory issue, which is VERY easily treatable, and I would have gladly brought her to my home and nursed her back to health.<br /><br />I volunteered for FVHA for many years, I will no longer do so. Sadly, Tigger & Peanut's stories are not the first I've heard regarding FVHA and I am sickened and disgusted with their inhumane and knee-jerk reaction policies. There are so many shelters in the area that operate on a much lower budget, yet their success rates are much better than FVHA. It appears as though FVHA places more importance on making sure the director is paid a rediculous salary than on the welfare of helpless animals.<br /><br />I'm praying that Peanut's story stays fresh in the minds of Valley residents. I'm praying that God softens the hearts of the staff at FVHA so they will stop placing the almighty dollar over the well-being of animals and the trust of Valley residents. Their policies must change. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568457138347378731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-57648958326604871772013-11-12T15:15:56.489-06:002013-11-12T15:15:56.489-06:00A little over six years ago, I fell in love with a...A little over six years ago, I fell in love with a sweet little orange tabby at FVHA named Tigger. I had recently lost a young kitten named Hazel to FIP. I met Tigger at FVHA on a Tuesday and noticed she was a little snotty and was sneezing. I was very familiar with symptoms of an Upper Respiratory after going through Hazel's illness, and I alerted the FVHA staff. I was told that the vet would see Tigger the next day. That following Thursday, I returned to FVHA with my mom and aunt to introduce them to Tigger and complete the adoption papers. I was told by FVHA staff that the little fur ball had been seen by a vet, and she did, in fact, have an upper respiratory infection (very common in cats, especially in shelters, and also very treatable). The shelter also asked if I would be willing to treat Tigger at home, and I replied of course. That week end, I prepared my home for another kitten, I bought toys and food and everything to welcome little Tigger home. After no call from FVHA that Monday, I called on Tuesday. I was told that my application for adoption had been approved, however Tigger was no longer available. I was incredulous - the first thing that went through my mind was that they had given her to someone else. Sadly, that was not the case. The FVHA staff member then informed me that Tigger had been euthanized over the week end due to the upper respiratory infection. I was shocked and incredibly saddened. There was absolutely NO reason that Tigger should have been put to death. She had a minor upper respiratory issue, which is VERY easily treatable, and I would have gladly brought her to my home and nursed her back to health.<br /><br />I volunteered for FVHA for many years, I will no longer do so. Sadly, Tigger & Peanut's stories are not the first I've heard regarding FVHA and I am sickened and disgusted with their inhumane and knee-jerk reaction policies. There are so many shelters in the area that operate on a much lower budget, yet their success rates are much better than FVHA. It appears as though FVHA places more importance on making sure the director is paid a rediculous salary than on the welfare of helpless animals.<br /><br />I'm praying that Peanut's story stays fresh in the minds of Valley residents. I'm praying that God softens the hearts of the staff at FVHA so they will stop placing the almighty dollar over the well-being of animals and the trust of Valley residents. Their policies must change. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568457138347378731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-84019416803679033072013-11-07T14:41:56.525-06:002013-11-07T14:41:56.525-06:00Thank you for covering all aspects of this sorrowf...Thank you for covering all aspects of this sorrowful story, in particular how poorly Liz Dietz has handled the outcry from the public. With your wealth of information laying in so many areas, if you can suggest ways we as taxpayers, citizens, and animal lovers can start to implement change at FVHA, please advise. I'm 100% on board.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686900460230856373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-57582133133132230872013-11-07T14:38:34.626-06:002013-11-07T14:38:34.626-06:00Excellent article, Kathy!!! Thank you for coverin...Excellent article, Kathy!!! Thank you for covering all aspects of this story including Liz Dietz's poor response to the whole situation. If you have any suggestions on how we, as citizens, taxpayers, and animal lovers, can help make change at FVHA please advise. I'm sure you are a wealth of information in that field too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686900460230856373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-86449780633508851342013-11-07T11:30:41.908-06:002013-11-07T11:30:41.908-06:00Perfectly written. I'm so confused how some pe...Perfectly written. I'm so confused how some people are buying Dietz's poorly written responses but so proud I live in a community where so many of us ARE outraged (and even willing to take part in a peaceful protest across from the FVHA on Saturday, 11/9, at noon). I hope FVHA learns to be more like US Cellular!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340840735783689448noreply@blogger.com