That tries to take dogs off the E list in Franklin GA. There are 3 dogs listed as Jack Russell mixes but they are clearly (at least to me) RT Mixes if not Full RT. Why are people so Ignorant! Some one just dropped them off in a box, it INFURIATES ME!

The 3 of them are on this page... They only have until Friday

http://search.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?shelterid=GA430&preview=1

ALL 3 are Ratties...no doubt! How did you know they have 24 hours?

here is one of the 3..... Franklin is an hour from Atlanta....anyone out there????

www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi

BTW...what is the My Space rescue that put this out?

I emailed the shelter to inquire about all 3 and ask if they would agree to hold until rescues could perhaps coordinate a pull and foster....wait and see.

All that can be done...wait and see.

Ya'll..here's the My Space notice on the 3 in Franklin,Ga....that Jaclyn posted..Thanks Jaclyn!

THIS ANIMAL CONTROL CLEANS OUT FRIDAY'S!
Heard Co Bulletin for Sept 24
From: cherryharley saving animals one life at a time


These dogs and cats are at Heard Co Animal Control in Franklin, GA

Heard Co only has 8 dog runs and these animals are in danger of being euthanized on Friday after the 3 day
mandatory hold period

Heard Co is very rescue friendly and adoptions are easy (you can Western Union the fee - you don't have to go to the shelter in person) so if you are interested in one of these dogs or cats please call Kaylene or Angela ASAP

Adoption fees range from $100 - $195 (HUH?! Seems alfully HIGH for a strapped shelter?)) based on the
animal's gender and size and includes spay or neuter,
rabies vaccination, and microchip.
Only $25 of this goes
to animal control, the rest is vetting fees (lousy/greedy vets in that area I guess...sad sigh)

That adoption/pull fee is obnoxious. I am confused... if they plan on doing the unthinkable and euthanizing the dog....why wouldn't they just give them to a rescue group (not a private person) if a rescue group inquires about them? In short to me that is saying that the shelter would rather put the dog down than give them to a group for no fee or a dramatically reduced fee, I mean isn't it costing them MORE to euthanize the dog rather than just give them to a rescue with the hopes the animal will find a terrific home? Again I ask what is wrong with people???

Hey Jaclyn! just messaged you on My Space! "Winston" by the way, is so handsome! You MUST post his pics on here so everyone can see him! Thanks for saving him! Puppymills are sick!

Speaking of sick...a lot of places (animal control facilities esp) GAS (carbon monoxide)...mass gas, in old trucks, barrels, trailers...just cram them in and turn it on overnight....some don't die 'cause they are crushed together (think Germany/Poland-Holocaust). It's cheap. And outlawed in many states and counties. Ga has counties that allow it I am told. South Carolina too...Ala also....but have been told even Michigan!

(Animals are "PROPERTY" in the US...until that is constantly challenged it won't change.)

Not sure what the laws are in Arizona?

BY the way....There are several Rattie Rescues who sure could use Arizona volunteers...for anything you might have time for...hehheh! (Hmmm...maybe you'd better stay away from this site....LOL! You'll get sucked in!)

Thanks for the help! Now....those PICS of Winston???!!!!!!!!!

LadyDi

Hey guys, I just emailed all this info to the Georgia State Coordinator and other Georgia volunteers for New Rattitude Rescue.  If anything can be done at this late date they will accomplish it.  (And yes, breaks are usually given by shelters to rescues as far as pull fees, etc.)

Thank you for posting this!! And thanks Diane for being "on top of things" as usual with rescues.

I don't think New Rattitude has a program like Ratbone's GAP program (at least not yet).  Of course it would be great if anyone would go adopt one of these babies....they could then contact Ratbone Rescues about their GAP program. 

Unfortunately, both rat terriers rescues are simply swamped with  ratties that need rescuing right now. 

Anyone want to be a foster mom???

This is just one of the harsh realities of rescue - that we can't save them all.     I sure wish we could!

I've sent you Ratbone's info!!  Thank you!!