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Post by chickaboom on Aug 21, 2008 18:50:30 GMT -5
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Post by One Who Knows on Sept 11, 2008 21:30:09 GMT -5
I read too but I don't think it will happen with the City having a deficit in budget this year. Can't get blood from a turnip. I have dealt with the City for a great while and they never seen to have enough money to do anything worthwhile. Whereas Rancho did have the money and that is a different matter. I campaigned that they put the money into altering and enforcement rather than accomodations for an ever expanding shelter population. It's much sadder to see a City waste their money than a City that just doesn't have it. If you can show the City that all of this, the JPA, spay/neuter programs, etc. can save them money, then you might be able to make something happen. It all comes down to money always. Don't tell them how many animals die or how bad the shelter is, tell them how to save money and do better. It seems like an impossible task but it is the way to get it done quicker.
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Post by chickaboom on Sept 15, 2008 14:41:50 GMT -5
As a society, we cannot allow City government to abdicate their responsibility because of "fiscal crisis". Shelter management needs to be accountable for improving both volunteer and rescue relationships. These are two of the least expensive approaches to cleaning up the mess over there that is the result of years of neglect, fiscal mismanagement and apathy. The community needs to work together to solve the shelter crisis.
One Who Knows, we all know what a POS that place is; there is no sense in telling the local officials - they also know. Instead, let's work together to improve the situation. The past is history. A grass roots approach can make a difference.
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Post by One who knows on Sept 19, 2008 11:54:13 GMT -5
I'll say it again, can't get blood from a turnip. If it ain't there, what can be done? And I invite you to look at Rancho and their situation with volunteers. Although they were promised that volunteers would be in abundance if they went "no kill" the truth posted on the city website says they only average 10 volunteer hours a day. They say they have over 400 volunteers but they have to bring their mommies and daddies to the shelters when they come. It isn't that easy to find good volunteers who can truly make a difference. And look at the people in the city of San Bernardino, do you think their population supports volunteering? I would love to see a grassroots movement that can raise the money necessary to help the shelter. I'm just being realistic here because I have been fighting this fight for fifty years and I am tired. I want to find the answers so I can retire.
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