Hole in the Wall
The Ugliness Is Reality for Animals
RECEIVED Mon., Nov. 28, 2005
Dear Editor,
For those of us who dedicate our time, energy, money, and, above all else, our compassion and emotional stability (or sometimes lack thereof) to work (volunteer) in animal welfare, I applaud the Chronicle and Ms. Proctor May for writing and running such a devastating and truthful story [“What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?,” News, Nov. 18]. For those who care, the truth hurts a great deal. That is why we do what we do. For those who complain when faced with the ugliness of what is the reality for tens of thousands of innocent animals, it is clear they would rather the animals suffer than we, the humans responsible for the suffering, be forced to deal with it.
Again, the community of animal welfare activists thanks you – and so would the poor creatures who suffer daily if only they had a voice of their own. Spay – neuter – shelter – protect. We are the caretakers.
For those of us who dedicate our time, energy, money, and, above all else, our compassion and emotional stability (or sometimes lack thereof) to work (volunteer) in animal welfare, I applaud the Chronicle and Ms. Proctor May for writing and running such a devastating and truthful story [“What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?,” News, Nov. 18]. For those who care, the truth hurts a great deal. That is why we do what we do. For those who complain when faced with the ugliness of what is the reality for tens of thousands of innocent animals, it is clear they would rather the animals suffer than we, the humans responsible for the suffering, be forced to deal with it.
Again, the community of animal welfare activists thanks you – and so would the poor creatures who suffer daily if only they had a voice of their own. Spay – neuter – shelter – protect. We are the caretakers.
Elena Ward