🚀 go-pugleaf

Frater Mus wrote:
> On 2006-05-29, <kelliblue@gmail.com> wrote:
> > And yes, I'm naming names here - namely
>
> Sometimes people work with animals because they love animals.
>
> Sometimes people work with animals because they lack the skills to
> work with people.
>
> Sometimes people work with animals because are a great way to
> passive-aggressively push people's buttons.
>
> I have seen plenty of examples of each of these.  I do not know which,
> if any, apply to the situation you describe.
>

All of these apply. Also, you have your share of control freaks who
want to be in charge of something, no matter what.  I have volunteered
with several rescue groups, only to move on to another because of the
egomaniacs running the show. (I finally found one with sane people -
yay!)

Having said that, there are plenty of members of the public who are
really obnoxious to volunteers, esp. when in a big hurry to dump an
animal.  The emotional blackmail tactic "If you don't take the animal,
it's going to Animal Control" is something I used to hear a lot.  You
also get spineless sorts who dump their pet in seconds if their new
boyfriend/girlfriend objects to it. That's why I decided to limit my
volunteer work to cleaning cages.  I can deal with critter shit better
than I can deal with people shit.

Although I have never met Jan Weber, and don't share her views - our
group has never abused anyone for returning an animal, we WANT them
back with us instead of at Animal Control or just dumped - it's
possible she's been doing the job for way too long and is suffering
from serious burnout.  Hopefully she'll read your posting and try to
get a grip.