ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER'S BLOG
August 30, 2010
We managed to save 7 of the cats that came in this last weekend. I just want to take a minute to recognize all the hard work of the Volunteers! Without all of you the shelter would NOT be what it is today. We wouldn't be able to "spring into action" when called on by another Agency to help with animal situations. Although the outcome isn't exactly how we would like it, we know that we do the best we can with what we have to work with. Thank you Volunteers!!!
August 14, 2010
I read this and decided to share it:
I bit a child today.
I spend my life at the end of a chain, so to me this thing called "child" is nothing more than prey or an underling I neither love nor respect. Maybe it squeaks like an animal, or makes quick movements that I don't understand or frightens me and triggers my flight or fight instinct.
I cannot flee. I'm chained. Fleeing is therefore not an option for me, so I must fight.
You never taught me how to live in your world, yet you expect me to abide by its rules.
I bit a child today.
You got me as a puppy and I chewed something up. You tossed me outside with a doghouse and chain.
I'm a big dog. What breed am I? Doesn't matter. Wait, I know my breed: the chained dog. We come in all shapes and sizes, but I'll tell you one thing we're not: the beloved family pet.
I bit a child today.
I am unsocialized with humans. I don't recognize a small child as human, at least not one I am beneath in pack order. I sit on this logging chain day in and day out, come sun, rain, sleet, or snow. I am male, unneutered, and chained, and am more likely to be aggressive than any other dog.
I am full of pent up energy from never getting to run or stretch my legs, pent up sexual frustration from a constant and unfulfilled urge to mate, and pent up anger from living a solitary life when I'm meant to live as part of your pack.
I have been domesticated by man to be a partner to man, a companion to man, a helper to man. Yet man is now so disconnected from himself that he sees nothing wrong with chaining me to this doghouse and abandoning me here to rot.
I bit a child today.
This is my territory. I have no life except to guard my solitary patch of dirt. If you cross into my territory despite my warnings, there is a good chance I will attack you to protect myself and the dirt I see as mine.
I bit a child today. Now they've come with a big pole, they're taking me away; I'm scared, and I don't know what I did wrong.
I bit a child today, and now I will die. You have made me thus, and now both the child and I have paid your price.
August 9, 2010
Uugghh! It is so hot! Please, please, please make sure that your animals have enough food, water, and shelter.
August 2, 2010
It's so muggy! I wanted to remind you to keep making sure that you have food, water, and shelter for the pets that you have outside. Do the same for the ones that are inside. Try giving them different toys, and watch how they play with them. It's fun to see animals playing. I even have a volunteer who has a chihuahua, who's favorite playmate is a cat. You should see them play together. It's quite comical.
July 12, 2010
I love rainy days, but it can stop now. The shelter gets a little water in it each time it rains, and I wish it didn't. We'll want to get that fixed before we work on the cat room. Speaking of cats, we have quite a few. We have five adult cats, and eight kittens. The adult cats are wonderful. One is just learning to love, but the others are ready to go. The kittens aren't old enough to be fixed yet, but will be in a couple of weeks. Come by and see them. We would love to have the chance to socialize the animals. Cooper, our little pomeranian, would love to greet you!
June 6, 2010
WOW! We have the best little community I have ever experienced! Thank you to all that donate time and time again. I couldn't do my job without the support of the whole community! Plattsmouth and Cass County is certainly Animal Friendly!!