Hurricane Pets - Pets are finding happy endings, Shuma isn't so lucky (excellent read)

ABC ^ | September 27, 2005 5:01am | NeYama Duncan

[Former Military Chick]

I suppose it is good to know that Shuma is in the minority but there are many pet's who need our help so share this article with friends and families. Let's try to help the pet's who survived the hurricane find their owners, or foster them until owners are found or if nobody comes to claim to adopt one of them.

There are many in need of a home.

[apackof2]

The woman who won't give back Shuma should to entitled to a good FReeping at her home!

[bubbleb]

I'll share it with the statement that Lynn Neville is a selfish witch who is not teaching her "family", probable children, an important lesson in human relations.

[Former Military Chick]

An article reminding us of all the good that is being done for those pet's lost from the hurricane.

They also bring up Shuma another media outlet to get this story out.

Be nice if folks like FOX, CNN or MSNBC would consider following up on this story.

[KC_Conspirator]

This lady should be arrested for theft, and if the mayor had any backbone, he would put her in jail, and seize the dog.

[HairOfTheDog]

Shuma is at least in a loving home (it's a human grief problem, not a dog-grief problem).... so she's lucky. The ones that aren't so lucky are the ones that are still in cages.... still wandering the streets. I hope they end up in good homes. Please, no matter where you are, consider adopting a dog from your local shelter.

Ping!

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[MACVSOG68]

Obviously Fox is the best bet. Some Freepers here have an inside track to Hannity.

[kellynla]

If people saw how many unwanted dogs and cats were killed at the "shelters" every day in America; they'd probably demand a temporary suspension of breeding!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Thanks for the ping.

Great story.

[apackof2]

I would love to adopt but my Maddie is kinda Alpha and she is 10 years old and I know her like the back of my hand, (I am her mom) and I know she wouldn't tolerate an adult dog, perhaps a puppy but it would have to pass the non-Alpha test
Are there puppies up for adoption?

[ozaukeemom]

But Shuma was especially trained to help someone with a disability. Easy to say "get another dog", but Shuma had special abilities as far as her owner. So, it is not just a grief issue. That is like a seeing eye dog being fostered out and the family refusing to release him to the owner. As always, JMHO. :)

[Joe 6-pack]

I'm still going to post pics of my Katrina Rescue Shepherd (Rita stifled my plans last weekend), but hopefully this coming weekend will be more productive. I'm in Lafayette, LA and volunteer at a no kill shelter...we're full right now, but if anyone in S. Central LA is looking for a dog (or cat) of all makes, models and vintages, let me know, or look here:

Lafayette Animal Aid

[HairOfTheDog]

This lady should be arrested for theft, and if the mayor had any backbone, he would put her in jail, and seize the dog.

No. It is not theft. He signed the dog over. Not 'for the time being' as this article implies, but for good. He had no intent of getting the dog back when he left, or if he did, he was foolish to sign it. It wasn't till his situation changed that he decided to try to go back.

She's perhaps selfish, but legally she's got the right to keep the dog.

[Fawn]

I agree....i'm against breeders...and feel that it should be a law requiring pets to be fixed....for at least 10 years until the situation is under control.....right now it's a big problem.

[HairOfTheDog]

No - it's not like a seeing eye dog. She may be trained to retrieve things for him, but it's not in anyone's interests to blur the line between true service dogs who get full rights of entry from the ADA and 'helpful' dogs.

I sympathize with the guy, and the woman is a jerk.... My only distinction was that it isn' Shuma who is suffering, it's the man.

[KC_Conspirator]

Yes, we should continue to take advantage of hurricane victims.

If what you say is correct (I have no way to validate that), the circumstances under which the contract was signed have changed and futhermore were made under extremem duress. She has still no legal right to the dog. Her assets should be seized and she should be jailed.

[HairOfTheDog]

She broke no law.

He signed over ownership of the dog. I feel for him, but he did that.

[ozaukeemom]

I respect that viewpoint. It just sounded like he was taken advantage of while trying to save his friend/dog. I know I get attached very quickly to animals and it would be difficult to give up one. But, if indeed the original owner was pushed into signing, then it was wrong. He may have felt this was the only way to save Shuma.It is just a sad situation all the way around.

[Former Military Chick]

I cannot say that the living conditions for Shuma are loving. How can it be if a she refuses to return the beloved pet to his owner. I do not find that loving. What type of example is setting for her kids.

Yes, he is at least off the streets but loving I cannot agree with that.

I do agree, we need to what he can to help all pet's without a home.

That is a huge bump to your comment.

[kellynla]

"Puppy mills" are a nightmare and the country is inundated with unwanted dogs & cats!
Look at the "dog flu" that was reported this week!