Editor, The Era-Leader:
They say that the pen is mightier than the sword. In a sense I would like to test this old saying. It is important to me to explain, and ask for help, on the subject of animal abandonment. There are people out in our community that feel as if it is perfectly fine to load up their dogs and cats and drop them off along the side of the road somewhere else. These poor animals are left to starve and beg for food. Some people shoot them or haul them off again. I do understand not wanting an animal for one reason or another. This is a person's own choice. To the people that drop off these animals, it is not understandable to me. It is known that people's circumstances change but they need to understand there are still responsibilities that come with animal ownership. Dropping off animals in other communities to let them starve is not one of them. It is quite a bit of work to find new homes for your unwanted animals, but it is a responsibility that should not be ignored.
This has become my reality. Someone has dropped off a mother dog and her three pups along with a smaller dog. The smaller dog has a new home. The pups are old enough to eat solid food and are probably 5 or 6 months old. Their primary breed is Labrador and have that breeds temperament. All they want is food and to be able to share their love. They are fantastic animals. A search is underway to find homes for the pups and the mother dog. They ask for so little and give back so much. The reader may ask "why don't you keep them?" The answer is, I have several outside cats which are terrified of the dogs. Many have not been seen for days. This of course tears at my heart to no end. Now they are probably starving. I purchased a kennel to put the dogs in, but they yarn to be free so bad. This too tears at my heart but hopefully someone will adopt them soon. Being of a ripe age (71) and on a fixed income, it is difficult. I will be taking on a part-time job soon to help with the expenses. This is perfectly ok with me; it is my choice. All that is wanted by the readers is a home for these loving animals.
The pound refuses to accept them because they are full. There are surely some people out there that are looking for a larger dog but just don't know where to get one, hence the purpose of this letter. This paper reaches a large number of people. If you would like to adopt these animals, my name is Lawrence Spencer, and I can be reached at 985-335-2404. Thanks
Lawrence Spencer
Franklinton
