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DT,
I see your point and I am sorry I left that off.
What is the point of getting them to a shelter if they are going to die anyway? How many people are not going to say it is their animal because they can't care for them? Why bother trying to house them if no one will claim them? Why bother trying to put them up in a shelter for the next six months? It is proven that animals do go mad after living in a confined space after a long period of time. This is why I personally don't have a problem with shelters that have to put down animals. It is better for the animal to be put down humanely rather than to continue to suffer.
One of the problems I have with this whole thing is I read the posts here and on other sites and read about people wanting to take in some of these animals. Some people need to know their animals are being cared for in a safe place. But some of the animals don't belong to anyone. Just like the animals in their local shelters. What about people going and donating their time to help walk the dogs? What if a third of these people who have posted chose to help cats and dogs in shelters in their neighborhood? What if these people decided to help a dog become socialized so they don't get returned? What if people decided to skip eating out once a month and give the money to their local shelter? I have a problem because some of these people give no thought to their local dog and cat rescue groups but are concerned about these animals. What makes these animals any different from the ones in their own backyards? Now, I have heard people complaining about the war because they feel we should be taking care of our own. I think the same rule applies to the critters out there. Sort of the forest through the trees concept.
The problem I have with this particular sherriff is there is a chance for some of these animals. What happens after he shoots them? Do they just lay on the ground or is someone going to dispose of the body? But that is why there are people out there trying to save them. That is why there are people making donations to the LSU Vet school and organizations like Noah's Wish. Because there is still a chance for them. Obviously there is or the Guard wouldn't be catching some while others are killing them.

Some of us volunteer and trap local feral cats and have them spayed/neutered on their own dime.
Some of us find and place lost dogs in our local areas.
Some of us work with local rescue groups/SPCA and help
train/socialize animals so they can be placed.
Some of us are willing to do what it takes to adopt animals from NOLA, even though we live very far away.

I understand your comments and respect what you have written, but some of us are putting our money where our mouth is.