RE: A cautionary pet tale to share with your neighbors, because I know You Would Never ....
It is devastating how people abandon these helpless animals that have virtually no chance of surviving on their own. In my house, my mom, my dad and I rescued animals, we are what in my country is called "protectionist" (people who rescue abandoned animals and take care of them until they get another home). Currently in my house I have 27 pets: 9 cats and 18 dogs. Each and every one of them has been rescued from the street.
My country is going through a serious economic crisis and it is very usual for people without hearts to abandon their pet under the excuse that "they do not have money to support it". THAT IS FALSE. As I said before, I have 27 pets and I would NEVER be able to throw any of them. If I can keep 27 animals in excellent condition, an average family can keep one without problems. There are always ways and alternatives.
Animals have no less right than we, they are members of our family. Why are there people who do not understand that? :(
(Sorry for my bad English, I can not speak this language very well).
First and foremost, you can stop apologizing for your English. You may struggle but you are very accurate and very easy to read.
Secondly, I really encourage you to develop compassion for the people who are letting go. If they are choosing between feeding a child and feeding a pet, it is better that they let go of the pet. It would be nice if they knew they had a place to take the pet ... where it wouldn't be killed.
People who abandon pets never dream the pet will resist help until it is captured or unable to run away. They believe the pet will be friendly and sweet and so adorable that anyone who can will take the pet home. They believe their pet will willingly go to the new home.
They don't understand what really happens. Only occasionally is a dog so friendly as a stray. Most animals don't want new, don't trust new.
It is an amazing blessing that your family can care for so many. I hope you're thankful for this opportunity.
I generally find it is best to be thankful and resist speaking badly of people. I can think of numerous times I've been harsh. But, God has made sure I've found out the hard way what it is really like. I can tell you. Not fun.
Be sure to thank your parents also for being so generous in providing you an opportunity to assist the animals. And tell them thank you for helping the families who are letting go.