Animal Transport

Well today I went back and picked up the last of the white chis that had been waiting ever so quietly at the ranch, in a very large horse stall. Yes they were very comfortable in all the hay, but they were anxious to leave. So, like catching chickens, we loaded them up and off to the airport we went. As you can see from the plane, it was much bigger than normal, and that means much faster flying time. We got them all loaded and they were so quiet, just watching everything, all this was such a new and exciting experience for them. I don’t think they were afraid as they were all together and I am sure that made them feel somewhat secure. They seem to thrive on the traveling, better than most people I believe. I have to hand it to the volunteer pilots, they do it for the love of the dogs, plus they love to fly. Without their dedication these dogs’ trip up north would be a lot longer. We have given the dogs every chance at a better life, now let’s see what happens after they get to their new fosters.

Today I went to a shelter and pulled this very assorted mix of small dogs that were on their last day on earth. All were labeled aggressive, but I handled them all and none were found to be aggressive, at least with me. Again you have to wonder what is going on for so many little dogs to be so endangered. Not enough homes to go around or is it that people don’t care as much as they used to. I don’t have the answer but for these guys to be put down says something is wrong somewhere. If it takes mandatory spay-neuter in this state, then that’s what it needs to be. People won’t do it by themselves , so if they want to breed their animals, or don’t care if they breed, then it should cost them. Dearly. Big bucks. Then maybe it might slow down the death rate, not stop it, just slow it. So many lives lost for no reason at all. So sick.