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bearscout (Anonymous) says…

Great, she can love the pet all she wants, but can't take care of it.

On Susan Higgs: Decrease adoption fee at animal shelter

bearscout (Anonymous) says…

Thanks a lot 50cal for encouraging people to acquire free pets. Such a thoughtless comment. Try to see the big picture. An animal acquired from a shelter is altered and will never contribute to the pet overpopulation problem. It is given vaccines against common disease that protect the public and the health of the animal.
People that allow the thoughtless breeding of their animals create the need for an animal shelter, animal control and humane organizations in the first place. Pet overpopulation is a huge problem in our country and in our own community. When there are more pets than there are homes for them to go to, there is a problem. People that acquire a free pet from an ad, or in front of a store, or the back of a truck are less likely to have this animal altered and pay for vaccinations.
I personally hope that this woman does not seek and acquire a free pet. If she cannot afford the adoption fee, she cannot afford to care for an animal. Pets need more than love, food and water. Often times their medical care is very costly. People are the caretakers of domestic animals and should take this responsibility seriously. If you can't afford a pet, do everyone a favor and recognize this fact and resist the urge to acquire one.

On Susan Higgs: Decrease adoption fee at animal shelter

bearscout (Anonymous) says…

I wish Elisa all the best in Ft. Collins. I'm afraid she won't be able to make as large an impact in that community as she did here. Afterall, the folks on the front range are a lot smarter and healthier than we are. I didn't know how important she was until I read the list she made in this article. I do commend some of her pet projects...free radon test kits for one. However, she shouldn't count the disc golf course at Loudy Simpson as a crowning achievement. It is rarely used and is already in disrepair from trucks running over it. I further dispute the fact that it fights obesity. The only people I ever see playing disc golf are lugging around small coolers of 'beverages'. The disc golf course is a thorn in my side and I hope it is NEVER expanded to 18 holes. Since I go to Loudy almost everday and get to see the disc course winter, spring, summer and fall, I for one will always remember Elisa.

On Elisa Shackelton: Things I hope you will do when I am gone

bearscout (Anonymous) says…

Before I start my 'rant', let me state that I walk my dog everyday at Loudy Simpson Park AND I use the poop bags provided around the park to clean up after my dog - even in winter. I do agree with Elisa that people should clean up after their dogs, whether at home or in public. Actually, it would be great if they would clean up after themselves to start with.
I saw Elisa at Loudy last week, so presume she brought to her own attention that the amount of dog poop is 'really bad' this year. I dispute this statement, particularly regarding the softball and soccer fields as they seemed pretty clean to me.
I really feel like Elisa used her position as county extension agent and the associated relationship with the CDP to rant about her 'pet' project...the frisbee golf course. I don't know how much it cost to install and now to maintain this course, but it was and is too much to justify the 20 people (including Elisa) that use it annually.
If Elisa would like the park to be cleaned up, she should look no further than herself. I didn't see her carrying a big bag to collect all the beer cans and bottles that the frisbee 'athletes' leave behind. I would much rather step in a pile of dog poop than a bunch of broken glass.
The number of people utilizing Loudy Simpson grows each year, even in the winter. The park constantly takes a beating - from litter, to broken fences, to torn up roads. It makes me sick. It is people causing this destruction, not dogs.
If Elisa is going to lead the charge to prohibit dogs in our city and county parks, she will have a fight on her hands. Nice idle threat...as I don't think the county has enough money to have a deputy at Loudy Simpson 24/7 to impose such a ban. As I always mumble to myself, "The more people I meet, the more I love my dogs".

On Elisa Shackelton: Pick up after your pooch

bearscout (Anonymous) says…

Today's sports page was full of accomplished local athletes. Congratulations to our baseball team on a good season and to the All Conference honorees. You guys make the community proud!

On Craig sports briefs for May 7

bearscout (Anonymous) says…

Congratulations Meghan on another trip to the state golf tournament! May this be the icing on the cake of your senior year. You are the type of young person that makes our community proud! Best of luck to you and Heather.

On Going low

bearscout (Anonymous) says…

I just read the article in the CDP about the soccer team's latest loss and I do NOT see any comments from Coach Yager that remotely blame the girls. Wapitipoker must have inside knowledge.

On Demons terrorize Bulldogs

bearscout (Anonymous) says…

I can't believe that I actually agree with taxslave about something...the shameful property on the west side of Craig and the captive elk. I'm glad I don't have to drive by it on a regular basis as it makes me sick. I hope that if someone buys that property they do away with that aspect of the 'business'.

On U.S. Humane Society asks for ‘aggressive’ prosecution of elk kill cases

bearscout (Anonymous) says…

It takes all kinds to make the world go around...people with a sense of humor and those without! Our society has so many ills, none of which can be attributed to having a sense of humor. People that are overly concerned with the name of our women's hockey team need to spend a little more time and energy on something more productive. I know most of the members of the 'Puck Ewes' and they are wonderful people that work hard, raise good kids, and contribute greatly to our community. The team name was coined at a time when the league was being formed, the members more youthful and struggling to gain interest. They've been told straight out that the name is offensive and may discourage potential members. Times change and so maybe the 'Puck Ewes' will have to change their name and be more politically correct if they want to continue to grow and dominate western slope women's hockey. They can change their name, but hopefully won't change who they are because they are all wonderful ladies!

On Our view: What the puck?

bearscout (Anonymous) says…

I hope that people truly read this article and think about the what the numbers represent. Despite the fact that Animal Control Officers and the Humane Society of Moffat County have worked diligently to decrease the number of homeless animlas euthanized in our shelter, there are still way too many animals impounded each year (generally over 800 total). While it is true that pets occasionally escape despite the efforts of their owners, for the most part animals roam because their owners are irresponsible. Often times they aren't claimed because people cannot afford the impound fees. These animals are disposable in the opinion of their owners. People should not view pets as disposable. They deserve a lifetime committment from their caretakers. When pets are left in the shelter, it is the community that pays (one way or another) for their welfare. We pay the police to employ animal control officers and to board homeless animals for 10 days. The Humane Society is supported in part by donor designated funds from the United Way and additional funding from a Human Resource Council grant. In both cases, generous members of our community are donating for the public good. What is the solution? First and foremost, it is imperative that people spay and neuter their pets. It is the only way to compat the pet overpopulation problem in our community. Pet overpopulation is simply defined as more pets than there are people to adopt them. The Humane Society transferring 161 animals in a year demonstrates the magnitude of this problem. There is no reason for the average pet owner to breed their animals when there are pets available in shelters. If you cannot afford to spay, neuter and vaccinate an animal, you should not own one. Take the burden off of animal control, the Humane Society and responsible members of communities and take care of your pets!

On More animals adopted, released to owners in 2007