tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post8517831726931986804..comments2024-03-18T16:33:56.476-04:00Comments on My Rotten Dogs: Rescue Gone Wrong-When "Wanting to Help" isn't Enough.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05565043193884340476noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-5492468255992177852014-06-14T11:41:37.900-04:002014-06-14T11:41:37.900-04:00Honestly, I was just pissed. Forgive me for my bad...Honestly, I was just pissed. Forgive me for my bad choice of words. It's true, compassion alone cannot rid the world of homeless animals. Rescuers need to know their limitations. <br /><br />Jeez, it's like breeders breeding for the wrong reasons. I can't believe that some people are willing to take advantage of other people's generosity. My heart goes to Maggie 2 for ending up with this so-called rescuer.haopeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03946911658176885397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-85856982962256844522014-06-12T21:57:22.220-04:002014-06-12T21:57:22.220-04:00Wow, I honestly don't know what to say. I'...Wow, I honestly don't know what to say. I've heard of pretty shady "rescues" before but this one seems to take the cake. I do feel for 2's rescuer since I'm sure they tried to do it for the right reason. Sadly I think they just didn't realize how big a commitment rescuing this dog was and obviously didn't handle the situation correctly. In the end it's the dog that paid the price, like usual.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979914662241336358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-80201223467517030832014-06-12T13:05:55.061-04:002014-06-12T13:05:55.061-04:00Ugh. I'm glad Maggie 1's story was happy. ...Ugh. I'm glad Maggie 1's story was happy. Poor Maggie 2. There are so many folks soliciting for various things now. Unless I know the person (via blogging or IRL) or unless it's a legit charity organization, I am very leery. Sadly, intentions alone aren't enough to help. Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-40131325650055125802014-06-11T20:45:37.597-04:002014-06-11T20:45:37.597-04:00I could not agree with you more. It is an appallin...I could not agree with you more. It is an appalling situation. I've started to become quite leery of donations, except if it for a longterm buddy.<br /><br />I am happy for Maggie 1.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-34062646008167066472014-06-11T11:06:37.066-04:002014-06-11T11:06:37.066-04:00As someone who crossposts I wish you had named the...As someone who crossposts I wish you had named the facebook page and those involved. It would free up our time to help those who need it and are legit. There is no shame in posting specifics as long as its true (and I dont doubt you) Great post. Good intentions dont equate with good care and it is easy to get overwhelmed. tannawingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10940879210907665715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-37267842203379147042014-06-11T10:16:04.510-04:002014-06-11T10:16:04.510-04:00This speaks to so many things beyond rescuing anim...This speaks to so many things beyond rescuing animals. Big hearts require brains. How very, very sad.<br />www.dogtreatweb.comFleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412755038083750088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-70616613694704195042014-06-11T10:02:19.683-04:002014-06-11T10:02:19.683-04:00Oh my dog....that is so horrible. I am happy to he...Oh my dog....that is so horrible. I am happy to hear that mag 1 has found a furever home though. People have a very bad tendency to jump into things they cannot handle, and then they do not take advice when given. <br />Sadly situations like this happen all to often, your absolutely right. <br />Well written post btw.<br />Thanks you for sharing their story.<br />ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at <i><b><a href="http://ownedbyahusky.blogspot.ca" rel="nofollow">Love is being owned by a husky!</a></b></i>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17754769598598752012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-89433056305272911002014-06-11T07:57:21.269-04:002014-06-11T07:57:21.269-04:00Many of us talk about preferring (non-human) anima...Many of us talk about preferring (non-human) animals to people. And yet we can't help animals if we don't have the ability to work collaboratively with people.<br /><br />Experienced rescuers need compassion and communication skills to reach people with good intentions who get in over their head. And people who just want to save animals need to be open to advice from those with experience.<br /><br />Your very sad story makes me more conscious of how much more I need to work on compassion for other people. Because compassion for (non-human) animals is not enough.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13768027087753712341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-51943065880250836762014-06-11T04:43:35.682-04:002014-06-11T04:43:35.682-04:00 I think you said it all when you said hearts alon... I think you said it all when you said hearts alone to not save animals. I think the whole situation probably made things worse not better for Mag2. A very sad outcome that could easily been avoided. People who want to rescue and have no experience should consider working with an established group first. As for monies they should always go to the vet as too many of these scams are around. <br />Have a wonderful Wednesday.<br />Best wishes MollyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215335582021912308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-63621811161251708672014-06-10T23:12:11.597-04:002014-06-10T23:12:11.597-04:00Well written we with solid observations. Only thin...Well written we with solid observations. Only thing I'd change is the donations should go to a vet directly, even for Maggie 1, or run through a reputable nonprofit willing to work with the individual rescuer and be accountable. Then it could have covered vetting, transport, crates, whatever is needed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431262689507020516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-49259372428357530672014-06-10T23:11:15.567-04:002014-06-10T23:11:15.567-04:00Well written we with solid observations. Only thin...Well written we with solid observations. Only thing I'd change is the donations should go to a vet directly, even for Maggie 1, or run through a reputable nonprofit willing to work with the individual rescuer and be accountable. Then it could have covered vetting, transport, crates, whatever is needed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431262689507020516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-79077467790503114722014-06-10T22:19:55.995-04:002014-06-10T22:19:55.995-04:00I vaguely knew about the situation with these two ...I vaguely knew about the situation with these two Magnolias, in the beginning. I'm heartbroken to hear how this situation turned out for Magnolia two. Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345451863766831615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-31523697497882978942014-06-10T20:29:32.055-04:002014-06-10T20:29:32.055-04:00So very true and well written. It's why I am n...So very true and well written. It's why I am not involved in rescue. The purebred dog world can be ugly and mean, but not in the way "rescues" like poor Maggie are. :(<br />DMDachshund Nolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050622761352753529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-3892682156774334122014-06-10T17:08:00.080-04:002014-06-10T17:08:00.080-04:00tragic, horribly tragic for Maggie 2. =(
tragic, horribly tragic for Maggie 2. =(<br />Ulathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05798660613838449284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-90708639619497053192014-06-10T16:48:56.241-04:002014-06-10T16:48:56.241-04:00Well written...one Magnolia is no longer blooming....Well written...one Magnolia is no longer blooming. So sad. You know what they say about good intentions.<br /><br />Personally, I want to foster SO bad...but I am not able to do so now -- I need some training/experience and the room to do it right. It's a dream and will happen some day -- but rushing headlong into it today in the name of "helping" wouldn't be the right thing to do...for those I'm trying to help, for my own, and for me. The difference, perhaps, between egoism and altruism? Meanwhile, there's lots to be done -- sharing, cross-posting, volunteering, donating/contributing, pledging (and following through!!), and much more!CherieE1https://www.blogger.com/profile/11898061858760067284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-87443517456707263062014-06-10T15:09:48.954-04:002014-06-10T15:09:48.954-04:00Motives may be pure, but a rescue must have a soun...Motives may be pure, but a rescue must have a sound business plan or it can often do more harm than goodlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-5394050284584308322014-06-10T15:06:43.171-04:002014-06-10T15:06:43.171-04:00Very well written. We have a small group of people...Very well written. We have a small group of people in my area that have taken it upon themselves to "save" as many craigslist animals as possible. All to often these animals are simply shuffled between people who really have no understanding of animal care or behavior. They collect money via facebook and then there are always cries about where the money has gone. I know they simply want to help but it takes a lot of time, money and knowledge to run a successful rescue. Too many dogs end up like Maggie 2 and it breaks my heart.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767543065402607670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694957759926236569.post-10699455277799893962014-06-10T14:22:16.396-04:002014-06-10T14:22:16.396-04:00It definitely takes more than a big heart to rescu...It definitely takes more than a big heart to rescue animals - of any breed.tiedyedwooferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718349263227258744noreply@blogger.com