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Blog Entry 27 of 208 The Subversive Liberal
"If by a "liberal" they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people — their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights and their civil liberties — someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a "liberal," then I'm proud to say I'm a "liberal." – President John F. Kennedy...................... Some people find me and that sentiment subversive. I'm here to set the record straight and offer the real typical liberal point of view. Some call it subversive, I call it patriotic.

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Where's the humanity?
Contributed by: Bing Van Gorden   on 5/30/2007

Recently my wife came home after work in a mild panic looking for a leash. She had rescued a stray dog and we needed to get him medical attention quickly. The left side of his face was swollen, it appeared to be a tumor or severe infection. Around the dog's neck was a chain meant for machinery with a clasp that was rusted shut, no tags and barely large enough to fit around his neck. We raced to our vet. He was calm and quiet, a border collie and very sweet. I tried to block out of my mind the neglect he had to have endured to get in such a state. I stroked his face, what wasn't swollen, and told him that we'd take care of him. He licked my arm. Unfortunately our vet was out of the office so we went to the Longmont Humane Society.
They were eager to help and took him. We called today to see how he was doing and were shocked to find out that they gave the dog back to the owners! They must have called or stopped by because the dog had no identification.
Despite his smell and his obvious need for medical attention my wife cared enough to stop and let him in her car. She didn't know if he'd had his shots or if he'd bite her. Without question we were willing to spend what we needed to to help him which would have set us back significantly. Our only concern was for his well being. I have only one question for the humane society here in town. Did you cut off the chain from around his neck at least before you gave him back?


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Submitted By: Linda Tyler
posted on 6/5/2007 @ 5:52:37 PM
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Ann I am not a blogger so I may be confused. But did you see my response from the Longmont Humane Society below? Thank you. Linda Tyler, Executive Director, LHS
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Submitted By: Ann Himel
posted on 6/4/2007 @ 4:53:46 PM
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Excellent story; disgusting plot. I am incensed. What does the Longmont Humane Society have to say about this? - Let us know.
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Submitted By: Bing Van Gorden
posted on 6/4/2007 @ 2:14:15 PM
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The Humane Society has always been great. That's why I was so shocked. I hope the little guy beats his cancer. And Chris, you'd think I'd pick up an obedient tip or two whether I went for my own benefit or not!
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Submitted By: Chris Rodriguez
posted on 6/1/2007 @ 10:48:08 PM
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Well, that's good to know it worked out alright. One of my kids volunteers there regularly and I hadn't heard anything negative yet, and I was hoping they did the right thing. Sounds like they did. Was that obedience class for you or your pets, Bing? hehe
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Submitted By: Linda Tyler
posted on 6/1/2007 @ 7:16:32 PM
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Thanks for understanding, Bing. We try to do the best for each one of the nearly 5,000 animals that comes to us each year. I think this was a happy ending. Linda
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Submitted By: Bing Van Gorden
posted on 6/1/2007 @ 4:56:23 PM
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That's fantastic! My wife tried to get information twice and it wasn't very good. I tried not to assume the worst but apparently I did. Lesson learned. Thank you Linda.
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Submitted By: Linda Tyler
posted on 6/1/2007 @ 4:41:30 PM
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After the dog was brought to LHS, Bldr. Co. Animal Control was called to transport it to the Emergency Center. Meanwhile, staff checked our lost reports and were able to find the owner. The owner had submitted the report immediately when the dog went missing 12 days before and also placed an ad in the paper, offering a reward. He was ecstatic that the dog had been found and came to LHS immediately. At this point, the ACO was advised not to transport the dog to the EC. The dog has cancer and everything medically possible is being done. The chain was removed, the dog left the shelter on a slip lead, and the owner was educated on humane options. LHS is opposed to chains but they are legal; we can only recommend other solutions. The dog most likely looked neglected due to it being on the streets for 12 days. LHS is always open to responding to any concern. Please feel free to contact me at 303.772.1232 x 225. Thank you. Linda Tyler Executive Director
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Submitted By: Bing Van Gorden
posted on 6/1/2007 @ 10:45:00 AM
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Unfortunately I don't think they are. They gave the dog back and have no authority to monitor the situation. I'm just so thoroughly disappointed in them. We have adopted 2 animals from them and put 4 of our dogs through their obedience classes as well as donated time, money and goods to them. When the Humane Society acts inhumanely it just deflates my faith in people in general.
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Submitted By: Chris Rodriguez
posted on 5/31/2007 @ 8:50:11 PM
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That kind of abuse sounds criminal. Being the Humane Society posts on here, I'm assuming they are handling this appropriately (arent you).
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