First things first, I've already been in touch with the facility. She is not in danger of being put to sleep soon and if she can find a sponsor, she's guaranteed not to be put to sleep. I'm waiting word on how much $ it takes to sponsor and how much time that buys her.

Second, though she is only 1 1/2 hours from me...I can NOT take her Much like Brandy, Nora, and probably some others, my first concern if for my older girl who I know would not take well at all to an adult dog being brought into the home - plus this rattie (as you will see) probably would not cope with any "Anna attitude" and/or Daisy exhuberance and she's had a rough enough life. And because I work outside of my home full time, there's no way I could try. And I feel sick about it.

So, anyway, I know there are some ratties that are fostered by Ratbones in Ohio. I'm most hopeful that perhaps one of these foster parents could maybe take her or know of someone who could take her.

Here is any.... read her story that follows (if you want to)

This little old lady is 10 yrs old. She is an owner surrender. She was a breeder dog and is no longer used for breeding, therefore, she was brought to the shelter. Annie is a black and white rat terrior. Annie is very timid. She needs to be an only dog.

So, of course, here's my rant. How the hell do you have this girl for 10 years and have her producting litter after litter after litter of pups to make you money and then at 10 freaking years old, and right before Christmas, no less, you dump her at a God-forsaken kill shelter!!!!!! (If I knew who you were...I would make the 1 1/2 hour drive to kick your....)

Seriously, I don't understand, can't even conceive of being this cold-hearted and cruel. And I now know I could not work at a shelter like this. If I was on duty and this SOB came in and said here, take her, she ain't good for nothing no more -- well, let's just say I'd need an attorney because I would NOT be able to keep from doing harm.

For those of you that made it this far ... thanks for listening. For those of you that post a reply, thanks in advance for commiserating with me

Oh God that poor mouse.  Look at her face - she doesn't understand why she's there but she's ready to love someone/anyone who takes her! 

Sometimes people make me sick.  I could NOT work at a shelter either or they'd be prying me off every SOB that comes in with a story like this one.

Tracey -- I'm right there with you... but I've learned that situations such as this with breeder dogs are not uncommon. Diane (my friend who was the one who alerted me to Pepper being in the pound)... has a breed bitch (papillon) who has lived her life in a cage giving birth. She's not socialized... she's scared of her own nose... and wants nothing to do with people. Diane is trying to rehabilitate her, but progress is slow and she will NEVER be where she should be. (so sad)

It's sad... but not uncommon at all. It's reason # 237 why I despise backyard breeders. At least the more reputable breeders attempt to find good homes for there breed stock once they are no longer used for breeding purposes. Some reputable breeders even let their dogs live out their lives in their homes...

Tracey,

Sorry, guys....we got told we could leave work early and then I had to go to Walmart Just got home. Here is her link: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=9522696

I emailed Tammy at the shelter again asking how any $$ could be sent, but haven't heard back yet.

Sue: Thanks for posting her with any other Ratbones members. I'd like to see her have a chance with someone.

Her adoption fee would be $40.00 as well.

Love you guys

Tracey, I am with you on this!  I just want to cry, scream, and kick some...   

Rescues have always touched me and many times I avoid this whole subject, but now after getting Pepper, I feel like I want to save them all!  It's not possible and that kills me. 

I would be willing to send $ to help out too. 

How can people be so heartless and cruel?? 

This is just so sad. I am willing to forward any amount of money to sponsor her until she is adopted. I cannot adopt her myself as I already have my little guy and it says she needs to be the only dog. Please let me know where to send money and if anyone wants to split the sponsorship fee--but I'm also willing to pay more on top of that if it would help, which I imagine it would.

Tracey,

I just posted about Annie.  I know we're just busting at the seams with dogs in our fosterhomes, but I'm hoping someone can help.

If we do have someone, but it's in a different state, can you, or do you know someone who can, pull Annie and start her on a transport?  That may be the one obstacle we will face in this case...

Let me know.  Thanks.

Sue in NY

Tracey that is so sad, and what an idiot that person is for doing this to the poor girl! I totally agree with you and have the same feelings!