Julie,
there is no simple answer. Unfortunately. In the last issue of The Rottweiler Magazine, I posted an editorial about how veterinarians in the state of Florida refuse to take in dogs rescued out of Animal Control because they might carry contagious diseases and make it more difficult for the vets to make money from their kennel space. I pointed out that it was important to put these dogs into facilities that can treat things like Kennel Cough and the vets were the perfect place. But they had to stop focusing on lost revenue and start focusing on helping Rescue Organizations. I asked the President of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association to comment on the article. He refused to reply.

So I published his e-mail address and asked all our subscribers to write to him and ask him why Vets are against Rescue. That didn't make me many friends in the veterinary community but it did raise the consciousness of people who realize that we can't Rescue dogs without good medical support. And if we can't get it from Vets, where will we get it?

Lots of folks say they support Rescue. Lots of folks agree that there are far too many good dogs being euthanized because of irresponsible owners and not enough good homes. But there are very few folks who are willing to open their homes to fosters. And very few veterinarians willing to open their facilities to help out Rescue Organizations. Until we get more of both of those items, our hands will continue to be tied.

Thanks for caring.

Jim