My experience at the Lancaster shelter.

[Aniwayha Wild Rescue]

I lost one of my favorite rescue's ( Yes, he was titled too before I rescued him) to AIHA back in September. I have not been taking his death well. He died in our livingroom floor while the Monday night football game was on. I will never forget whispering "I LOVE YOU" in him ear while he took his last breath. My family all gathered around him as he went up with Jesus. His death has really hurt me. I thought having him creamated would make me feel better, but I only felt guilty for doing that to his beautiful body.... My husband gave me the green light last Saturday to fill that void and add another needy or sick pet to my family. I have 2 other rescue's who have auto immune problems as well. We were at the shelter Saturday for 2 hours trying to pick a dog that was ready to come home. No such luck.... I wanted a younger female, who could get along with the crippled female and younger male I have here now. My 2 children and I spent a long time trying to find the right one, or one that did not have a hold on it. We inquired about the young pits, but you have to have a interview to adopt a pit bull.. I wanted to get a dog then and bring it home. Why dont we interview people before they have children?? So we finally found a 4 month olf female shepard mix. We put a hold on her and waited the 3 grouling day to pick her up from her surgery. Today, me and my 4 children went to pick up the pup we were going to call Savana." Well, there was a problen the lady said. She has a runny nose and could not go in for surgery, but you can take her on a spay deposit." I looked at the kids like what the hell is that? I could take her home if I paid 80 bucks. My rescue only had the $37.00 budget for her not 80 bucks. So again, we spent another 2 hours looking for another animal to take home...

if you want a young dog, under 4 months, it is 37 bucks + the spay/neuter fee of 40 bucks, no one told me that!!! If you want a dog older that 4 months, it is $58 bucks, if it is not neutered/spayed a 40 deposit on top...Again, I went home empty handed, dragged 4 of the 5 kids to come get her, and re organized the house for her. I am so frustrated and adopting a pet should not be so hard to do, why do people have to jump through hoops for a dog others throw away? I feel like writing a letter to someone! Twomix was a champion by title and the champion of my heart!

Lori

[Andi]

I just lost my siberian husky in the photo with me on Jan 4th 2007.

I adopted her from Carson shelter in 1994 they told me she was three years old so that would make her 17 years old which I really think she was one and looked older from being on the street for so long. I got her just before she was scheduled to be put down. She was my best buddy , it was so hard to say goodbye even though I know she is no longer in pain.... Here come the tears again.....I am sorry you lost your dog how old was your dog it sure was a beautiful dog. Andi

[Aniwayha Wild Rescue]

Thanks Kim! I found little Maxie a wonderful home with a big brother and 2 loving parents. She was the best foster I have ever had. I just had to put down another one of my own rescues last thursday! I am very sad but I know she is in a better place with a brand new body..Merry Christmas!

[Kim]

Hi Lori....
I am sorry you had some issues with your next adoption....I think that by "deposit" they mean that once she is spayed you get that $$ back....it is their insurance so to speak that you follow thru and get her spayed.
There are MANY places that will spay for very reduced prices....
anyway, I hope you have found a new addition!!
I am sorry for your doggy's passing :(