Posted on 12/16/2008 7:21:14 AM PST by CedarDave
Hanging upside down from her seat belt, Nina Chiotasso knew she had to act quickly. Her dog, Lill, had flown through the windshield after the van Chiotasso was driving hit a patch of ice on U.S. 285/84 [outside Santa Fe] Saturday morning. The van rolled, landing upside down on the guardrail ... of the busy road. In the back, were 36 puppies, fate unknown.
Chiotasso unlatched herself ... and crawled through the busted windshield, desperately hoping to stop Lill from wandering into traffic.
That's when the first of many miracles happened. The first person to come upon the accident was a veterinarian. She wanted to help Lill, but Chiotasso directed her to the back of the van. Chiotasso still doesn't know the veterinarian's name.
"I told her I could get Lill, but that there were 36 puppies in the back," Chiotasso said. "You could just see that look on her face her eyes just opened wide, and she said, 'OK.' "
Chiotasso raced after her dog, calling her to sit and stay. The pit bull complied, sitting and waiting for her in the highway median. And then came the second miracle: None of the puppies were injured, and Lill had come through the accident unscathed.
Chiotasso, who handles community relations for the Española Valley Humane Society, had been up since 4 a.m. getting the puppies ready to take to the Watermelon Mountain Ranch Home for an adoption event in Albuquerque. The day before, Chiotasso had driven adult dogs and cats to the major event, which features more than 400 homeless animals from seven animal-rescue groups.
With all the animals accounted for, Chiotasso placed desperate calls to volunteers and board members. ... I had to get those puppies to Albuquerque. I knew it was their best chance to find homes."
(Excerpt) Read more at santafenewmexican.com ...
LOL I think he did a great job too.
I know of a guy and his wife,in another state from mine, who have over 20 feral cats on their property. They have adopted five as inside pets, and they are trying to feed and attend the others.
I met a lady at my doctor’s office recently who told me about one of her friends who has rural property with a barn. She has taken around the same number of cats at her place. She mentioned an organization that is working with her to help defray costs of fixing them and feeding them.
The problem is truly overwhelming everywhere, even with organizations and individuals that are trying to work toward alleviating the problem. Wish every story could turn out like the one you posted for this thread, where every last animal was adopted, but, sadly, it can’t.
We apparently have different opinions as to the value of the life of a child.
LOL
I love that pic.
I try to give the “dumpers” the benefit of a doubt and tell myself these folks are just stupid and think the animals can survive on their own. Or, like you said, they think someone will be happy to take care of their responsibility. But then an older, infirm dog gets abandoned, and I can't talk myself into either theory.
I have a dream that I catch one of the “dumpers” and relocate them to a remote area. Oh, I won't leave them forever, I'll observe how they decide to get food, water or hope they can find a friendly house that won't run them off.
It's just a dream. I'd never do such a thing, I don't think.:)
Nice story. I’m glad no one was harmed and all the pooches found homes.
Thank you. I stole it all by myself. LOL
Actually, someone sent it to me in an email a few years ago.
Really? I have adopted dogs & cats & not paid a dime. I gave a donation. However when you adopt a child you pay for lawyer’s fees etc...
Hahahaha
Don’t let my cat see that.
Your cat is more like Mrs p and I than our dog except that we treated the bunnies with a nice gravy and a side of mashed potatoes and green beans.
Now, that was funny!
I know what you mean...it would certainly be tempting to make that dream a reality!
It’s bad enough when they dump any animal, but the helpless ones, puppies and those that are old or lame, really break my heart and get my hackles up.
Those we have kept have been the most loyal and loving pets. It’s as if they understand and appreciate what you’ve done by rescuing them, and they are devoted.
Cute! : )
Actually dogs are adopted. As anyone who works in rescue.
He looks capable of producing a fearsome amount of doggie drool. Just add tummy rubs!
Why don’t you start a cat thread and get your pathetic whiny ass off of this one?
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