Amanda H.

LoL, I wasnt making any kind of remark to those who do the walking/socializing, I appreciate them more than you could ever know. I was referring to the scores of people who came in (that day in particular for some reason) that were mad because their dog w… Read more

LoL, I wasnt making any kind of remark to those who do the walking/socializing, I appreciate them more than you could ever know. I was referring to the scores of people who came in (that day in particular for some reason) that were mad because their dog was impounded and they had to pay a fee (making a scene mad because we had given it vaccs and they had to pay about $16 for them-and the dog hadn't seen a vet before, either...), and the people that were cussing us out because we wouldnt adopt them a puppy after they've already had 5 dogs hit by cars in their neighborhood... I AM VERY grateful for those volunteers who come in, I just wish people like the ones I just mentioned could work at a shelter and see the behind the scenes events, what most vol.s dont even get to see. I believe its possible for people to change sometimes if they can only understand the whole concept - what we work so hard for - to keep every one of our intakes in a safe environment, and to avoid letting anything happen to them that would cause them any sort of pain. I cant imagine doing anything else other than what I do, I just wish that I could help everyone see animals in the same respect I do. I really do love my job, it makes me happier than anything I could EVER ask for. Its only the ones who cast their animals to the side, who dont care about their well-being that I was referring to... :-) Read less