R.U.F.F., Rescued Unwanted Furry Friends, is a no-kill dog shelter located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. They, like most non-profit organizations, have seen a reduction in donations and adoptions, and an increase of animals surrendered. This double-whammy has taken its toll, and RUFF is operating day-to-day now.
When a shelter is no longer able to care for its animals, what should they do? Do they relax the adoption requirements? Do they adopt animals for free? Do they send the animals to a shelter where they will likely be euthanized? Do they shut off the heat, give half-rations of food, and hope for the best? At what point does "care" become "abuse?" A shelter facing closure has many of the same issues as animal hoarders. Heart in the right place, but at what point do you admit defeat?
If you are able to donate money, food, or time; if you are able to adopt or foster; if you know another rescue which can take in some dogs, please contact RUFF www.911ruff.org
No matter who is to "blame" the dogs deserve good care, safety, and to be able to live their lives well.
When a shelter is no longer able to care for its animals, what should they do? Do they relax the adoption requirements? Do they adopt animals for free? Do they send the animals to a shelter where they will likely be euthanized? Do they shut off the heat, give half-rations of food, and hope for the best? At what point does "care" become "abuse?" A shelter facing closure has many of the same issues as animal hoarders. Heart in the right place, but at what point do you admit defeat?
If you are able to donate money, food, or time; if you are able to adopt or foster; if you know another rescue which can take in some dogs, please contact RUFF www.911ruff.org
No matter who is to "blame" the dogs deserve good care, safety, and to be able to live their lives well.