Miss Priss Speaks Her Mind

There is a general feeling among those in the know, that NHS has not been very successful in fulfilling the services it agreed to at the time of the consolidation. And that pertains to me how ??

As a citizen of Washoe County I have certain rights, basic doggie rights, like to be safe in my own yard. To walk on leash next to my owner without fear of aggressive unrestrained dogs attacking me, & to assume that the animals I meet in my daily life are relatively disease and parasite free. I want to know that the policy of Washoe County, which authorizes the enforcement of all NRS and county Code 55 is following due diligence. I have very real concerns about how far we can back up for NHS and maintain a safe environment for me and my human companion . When NHS refuses to do owner surrender Euthanasia that puts the burden on the county, that takes staff time and space, throwing away the Wildlife Rehab program is putting the burden on the County. If NHS took these animals their Euth rates would go way up, because most pigeons and squirrels are not reclaimed by their owners......We have County employees doing this on the taxpayer dollar because it cuts into the profits and kill rates of a private corporation NHS. The feral cat program in fact, conflicts with the law in several areas. Animal abandonment, limits, general care and oversight of domestic animals. Looking into the " colony rooms" how about " floor space" how about following any of the sections of 574 written into the Nevada Revised Statutes. Since February of 2006 there has been a steady decline in the quality of life for animals surrendered on Longley Ln. More is not always better and if the NHS takes the swan dive all of us who know animal sheltering predict...does the county get it's money back ?? Who will pay for the care of surrendered animals when NHS blows through it's endowment ?

Priss is absolutely driven to know....

Oreo Wants To Live In A Bubble Gum World....

We moseyed over to the "What I Killed Today" blog, I had never thought about a hatchery before, I guess I will now....I don't ramble on about being a vegan, it's become a snob issue and that is offensive to me; but I do worry about the callusness with which our food is obtained.

Oreo has spoken before about how we have to take away every ounce of sentinence, to make it okay to kill something for our needs. For some reason, the whole fishing thing seemed most cruel to me, I don't know why that stuck out in my memory, but perhaps the hatchery story jogged it up to the fore..... At any rate, we do follow the farming and slaughter business, it is sordid and I think we can and must do a better job of it. I have no objection to those who choose to eat meat, absolutely no problem for me, but I do hope you step forward in what ever capacity you can to see that the animals are treated well until it is their time. Indifference to suffering in a society is the beginning of the end for humanity among the humans.....

Pictured is Oreo, a few days ago, supervising the Newfies, looking a bit superior.......

Do We Live In A Free Country Or Not ?

Oreo received an email today that really got her ears up. Seems a person was complaining about a deal gone sour with an adoption. when the adopters vet said the dog was really to sick to be adopted out, the releasing agency went off on her and the vet.
Seems like they want to have no negative publicity, especially if it is deserved........ The man is working with the vet to gain proof this was not a condition that could have gone undetected with even the most cursory exam.
Oreo is back writing to the commission and with Cindy gone it is imperative that we get their attention. NHS has refused to do any Wildlife rehab, and now they have the County Killing the owner surrenders NHS should be taking. An Owner requested Euthanasia is an owner surrender, they signed a contract to take all owner surrenders, so we need the department head to hold them to the agreement. For a time NHS was sending the dogs to Shakespeare for killing, but now they are sending the people down the hall to the pound, how friggin cruel is that ? Picture taking your dog in to be put to sleep and having to drag the poor beast further down the way. An absolute abandonment of their responsibilities. Hateful people, sign and reneg......
Pictured is Bodie, he was rescued from a horrible puppy mill and is living the good life.....