On 5/6/2014 7:48 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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> "Jeßus" > wrote in message
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>> Conversely, I do not like the RSPCA here either, because they have
>> become bureaucratic, corporate, money-hungry and frequently cause good
>> people unnecessary (and unwarranted) problems.
>> And, like PETA, the RSPCA is /very/ good at putting animals down.
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> There too eh? I wouldn't touch RSPCA with a bargepole! The money they
> take in for caring for animals is instead used widely for prosecuting
> people. They also put animals down. They won't get a penny of mine.
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>> Fortunately we have alternative organisations here more deserving of
>> support.
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> Agreed! There are very good alternative orgs here too, one of which I
> have spoken about in the past. I get my rescue dogs from them. They
> will never put a healthy dog down! I have been to a few of their
> branches and in each you can see elderly dogs which will never be
> rehomed, who live in comparative luxury In their kennels they have
> soft beds, places to hide and even armchairs to lol about on Often
> they have notices asking for support which is willingly given. They
> have all the love and medical attention they need and will live out
> their lives in comfort.
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That sounds like a wonderful group. Thank you for supporting it.

I'm sorry to hear Bonnie had a problem with her leg. I'm very glad they
were able to take care of it and she's now recovering. She really is a
pretty dog.

Jill

> We got our latest dog from there just a few weeks ago. After the first
> few day we noticed she was holding up one leg. Since we had to take her
> back to complete a course of injections, I asked their vet to look at
> it. She had a ruptured cruciate ligament and because it was evident she
> had that problem while in their care (which was around one week, so she
> had it when she was taken there) they pay for all treatment on that leg
> for life. She has just had surgery and is now recovering well. Can you
> just imagine RSPCA doing any of those things????
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