Dear Editor,
Regarding the article of the need for a shelter in San Martin,
no other words sum it up then: SHELTERS MUST STAY OPEN!
Dear Editor,
Regarding the article of the need for a shelter in San Martin, no other words sum it up then: SHELTERS MUST STAY OPEN!
As a previous shelter volunteer, current wildlife rescue volunteer and ranch caretaker, all cities and counties must find a way to keep their animal shelters open. Due to the over-populating of people in the area comes overpopulation of domestic animals and injuries to local wildlife. Where will animals find refuge and care by such a loving and caring staff?
This last weekend I was fortunate enough to be able to take two stray dogs to the San Martin shelter in which they scanned the animals for a micro-chip so that I could return the dogs to their rightful owner. What a reunion it was when the owner showed up to find her dogs ALIVE and WELL versus hit on the road or injured. What would my choices have been if I did not have that option?
I had to drive to San Martin because the Hollister Animal Shelter is already on limited hours of operation due to budgeting. They are not even open on the weekends.
As long as there are non-responsible animal owners, runaways and accidents, there will be a need for this type of service. Let’s do whatever we can and not turn our backs on more strays or injured pets. Having pets spayed and neuter is the first solution to the problem.
I have successfully adopted dogs and cats from animal shelters. People looking for a pet should try finding one from our local Animal Shelters so that these animals find a loving and caring home.
If you own a pet consider having it micro-chipped. It is a simple procedure and could be responsible for returning your pet instantly versus never.
Jan Jensen, San Juan Bautista
