[MarMema]

It was very odd up here. I had come across a few dogs supposedly from Katrina rescues, listed by our local shelter, who were waiting a certain time period and would then be available for adoption. In fact we have a small farm and room so I had chosen two in particular to consider adopting. They had pictures and small descriptions.

I went back after the time period was over and all the files related to Katrina were gone. I contacted them but no one knew anything about these dogs, who had supposedly been shipped all the way up here to Seattle to the Humane Society, for eventual adoption.

[girlangler]

Hmmm.

I'd like to know more about that.

Were you working with the local Humane Society or the national group to adopt these animals?

There's a lot of confusion about the two separate organizations -- many local groups are called the HS of (name of county, town)and these are funded solely by local donations, while the national organization is the HSUS.

Many unsuspecting people send the national HSUS money thinking they are helping the animals in shelters -- money that could be going to local shelters, but instead one red dime doesn't reach the local shelters.

Several years ago the HSUS president and several others were in mucho trouble, sued by the Canadian HS for diverting funds from that organization, and the HSUS President in trouble with the IRS.

Paul Irwin, then president of the HSUS, in addition to a salary that exceeds that of the president of the U.S. (six figure), and at least one multi million dollar weekend home, with lots of other bonuses and perks, caught the attention of the press, the IRS, etc.

Remember Jim and Tammy Faye Baker, the evangelists? Well, the HSUS makes them look like amateurs.

Don't take my word for it, it is all documented, stories were printed in all the major newspapers.

Oh, and I forgot to add, in addition to spending all those millions on salaries, bonuses, etc., they also spend a lot for lobbyists, in an attempt to have laws passed that meet their mission -- ending using animals for food, clothing, medical research, etc. They spend a lot to end the legal activity (hunting) and will, no doubt, eventually try to outlaw fishing.

From your post, I'm just wondering if the HSUS pulled a major DUMP of domestic animals, for fundraising purposes, you know, dumped them on the already overburdened local shelters without the financial backup in their quest to raise more dollars.

Bet you they made a killing off of Katrina :)