What a nice thing to do Loupy. My local is a kill-shelter and they dont allow anyone to volunteer anymore. I even showed up despite this, thinking they wouldnt turn me away and they ran me off, lol. It is run by cops rather than humane volunteers. They're nice cops but they are bound by regulations and low funding.
There is a nonprofit no-kill shelter about 1 and 1/2 hr away but it is difficult to get to on a whim. I visit there whenever I can and sometimes I just call them to complain about the satus quo and what needs to change in my city. My local one is basically death row for the poor animals. I blame people, and irresponsible animal-owners first and foremost. Then the city with its lack of empathy and thought. They have both the motivation and money to vote for and build a new swimming pool here while their dogs are periodically put in a gas-chamber. I guess while they are busy working on their backstroke ignorance truly is bliss.
I regularly rescue strays I see on this road, but its becoming harder and harder to find them new homes. People either don't want a dog that is not purebreed or, they end up being horrible owners. In the short time I get to perform an impromptu interview I gotta make up my mind as to whether I trust this person or not while being casual enough that I don't make them have second thoughts about adopting to begin with.
There's this AMAZING documentary airing on HBO now called "One Nation Under Dog". You have to watch it, it's so good. Deals with many of the harsh realities with shelters and dog pounds but is also quite touching. It airs periodically, I am sure if you look for it on your TV guide you will find a showing soon. Seriously, it is a powerful movie to see, based on a book that became quite popular.
Anyways I am off to the flea market then I gotta work for a few hours! Headache slowly receeding, talk to you guys later!
