Comments on: Opening Minds, Saving Lives: The No Kill Equation http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348 Essential news for cats, dogs and pet owners. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:12:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Jennifer Moore http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-126228 Jennifer Moore Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:32:38 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-126228 Candace, great review. I found it quite by accident last week, and have linked to it from my interview. Thanks. Jennifer Moore Candace, great review. I found it quite by accident last week, and have linked to it from my interview.

Thanks.
Jennifer Moore

]]> By: The Itchmo.com Nathan Winograd Interview http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-126172 The Itchmo.com Nathan Winograd Interview Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:54:30 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-126172 [...] Winograd, author of Redemption and passionate no-kill activist, is a busy man. When he is not touring in support of his book, he [...] […] Winograd, author of Redemption and passionate no-kill activist, is a busy man. When he is not touring in support of his book, he […]

]]> By: EmilyS http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66450 EmilyS Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:15:55 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66450 can someone tell me what "dogfighting" books Amazon is selling? can someone tell me what “dogfighting” books Amazon is selling?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66371 Anonymous Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:14:54 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66371 Paul, I understand your frustration from being rejected by the GS Rescue because I am sure you feel it is somewhat cruel to leave your dog in a crate all day while you are at your job. I also feel the same way and as long as your fence and yard is secure and away from intruders, this is probably the nicest life for a working persons doggie. The best you can do is while filling out the adoption form, agree with the Rescue that you are going to crate the dog for the 12 hours or so that you are away from the home during working hours ( poor doggies) and purchase a crate so you do have one in case you need it and then live your life as you would with the doggie in the yard enjoying the life you have chosen for your rescued GS!!!!! As long as your dog is loved and protected and aclimated to your home before being left in a secure place during the day like this, you are being a responsible and caring pet parent. Paul, I understand your frustration from being rejected by the GS Rescue because I am sure you feel it is somewhat cruel to leave your dog in a crate all day while you are at your job. I also feel the same way and as long as your fence and yard is secure and away from intruders, this is probably the nicest life for a working persons doggie. The best you can do is while filling out the adoption form, agree with the Rescue that you are going to crate the dog for the 12 hours or so that you are away from the home during working hours ( poor doggies) and purchase a crate so you do have one in case you need it and then live your life as you would with the doggie in the yard enjoying the life you have chosen for your rescued GS!!!!! As long as your dog is loved and protected and aclimated to your home before being left in a secure place during the day like this, you are being a responsible and caring pet parent.

]]> By: Jenny Bark http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66333 Jenny Bark Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:30:06 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66333 Catmon5, what a great idea you had. I'm going to order some copies too. First one goes to AC (our dog catcher), next i'm going to give some to local & county gov., then 1 person in different groups. One person who really reads the book will tell their friends. I did this with Purpose Driven, I bet I bought 200 books. Our state is trying to be a no kill state, but some of the bourghs,townships & cities, imo arn't trying too hard. I am going to go to sleep with beautiful thoughts & plans to dream on so I can get started on tomorrow. I love it when I have a plan to work on. THANKS a bunch & hugs to you & yours. Catmon5, what a great idea you had. I’m going to order some copies too. First one goes to AC (our dog catcher), next i’m going to give some to local & county gov., then 1 person in different groups. One person who really reads the book will tell their friends. I did this with Purpose Driven, I bet I bought 200 books.

Our state is trying to be a no kill state, but some of the bourghs,townships & cities, imo arn’t trying too hard. I am going to go to sleep with beautiful thoughts & plans to dream on so I can get started on tomorrow. I love it when I have a plan to work on. THANKS a bunch & hugs to you & yours.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66299 Lynn Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:50:07 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66299 Itchmo, in case you didn't know......Barnes and Noble is selling some dogfighting books. Not as many as Amazon....but..... Itchmo, in case you didn’t know……Barnes and Noble is selling some dogfighting books. Not as many as Amazon….but…..

]]> By: PBurns http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66247 PBurns Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:52:51 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66247 Excellent post! Anyone who wants to read a long summary of the book, I put one up at >> http://terriermandotcom.blogspot.com/2007/10/beyond-blue-solution.html P. http://www.terrierman.com Excellent post!

Anyone who wants to read a long summary of the book, I put one up at >> http://terriermandotcom.blogsp.....ution.html

P.
http://www.terrierman.com

]]> By: Paul http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66239 Paul Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:25:19 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66239 I can definitely attest to the difficulty of adoption. We were looking for a German Shepherd about 4 years ago at the local shelters. The city shelter had no GSDs because the local rescue groups get preferential choice and take all the purebreeds and mainly-purebreeds. The rescue groups wouldn't even respond to us. We did find one GSD at the local Humane Society (Austin, Texas). We had to answer their questionaire. When we truthfully admitted that we'd actually put the dog in the back yard for the day when we were both at work, we were rather rudely dismissed as unacceptable. We went online, found a good breeder (in West Virginia!), and ended up paying over $1000 to get the dog we wanted. Our dog loves the back yard, but she also spends a lot of time inside when we're home. And I think we have given her an excellent home. I'm sure others could take care of her better in some way, but I like to think we're WAY above the average pet owner. What's better for the dog: Being stuck in a shelter, maybe eventually to the death chamber, or being in a good but not perfect home? I can definitely attest to the difficulty of adoption. We were looking for a German Shepherd about 4 years ago at the local shelters. The city shelter had no GSDs because the local rescue groups get preferential choice and take all the purebreeds and mainly-purebreeds. The rescue groups wouldn’t even respond to us. We did find one GSD at the local Humane Society (Austin, Texas). We had to answer their questionaire. When we truthfully admitted that we’d actually put the dog in the back yard for the day when we were both at work, we were rather rudely dismissed as unacceptable.

We went online, found a good breeder (in West Virginia!), and ended up paying over $1000 to get the dog we wanted. Our dog loves the back yard, but she also spends a lot of time inside when we’re home. And I think we have given her an excellent home. I’m sure others could take care of her better in some way, but I like to think we’re WAY above the average pet owner.

What’s better for the dog: Being stuck in a shelter, maybe eventually to the death chamber, or being in a good but not perfect home?

]]> By: mr_ed http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66218 mr_ed Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:31:24 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66218 > The death of 5 million companion animals this year is a cancer. No it's not. You're not PETA. You don't have to make shocking and off-base comparisons to make your point. I volunteer at a no-kill shelter and would rather make the case on its merits than use language that diverts people from the goal and gives them a reason to tune out the real message. > The death of 5 million companion animals this year is a cancer.

No it’s not.

You’re not PETA. You don’t have to make shocking and off-base comparisons to make your point. I volunteer at a no-kill shelter and would rather make the case on its merits than use language that diverts people from the goal and gives them a reason to tune out the real message.

]]> By: Pet Connection Blog » Pet placements: Judge not, lest ye be judged http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66135 Pet Connection Blog » Pet placements: Judge not, lest ye be judged Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:48:21 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66135 [...] morning I was really happy to see Candace Shilling write on Itchmo about going to Nathan Winograd’s “Redemption” presentation in Chicago. (On his blog you’ll find the calendar of all the cities he’ll be visiting.) [...] […] morning I was really happy to see Candace Shilling write on Itchmo about going to Nathan Winograd’s “Redemption” presentation in Chicago. (On his blog you’ll find the calendar of all the cities he’ll be visiting.) […]

]]> By: catmom5 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66073 catmom5 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:24:14 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66073 Great article! I am so glad that Nathan Winograd is beginning to be heard. I think I will have to consider purchasing some copies for our local humane society and animal control directors. How do we get the national media to get involved? Nathan Winograd is a true hero and deserves the press more than the Michael Vicks and Britney Spears of this world! Great article! I am so glad that Nathan Winograd is beginning to be heard. I think I will have to consider purchasing some copies for our local humane society and animal control directors. How do we get the national media to get involved? Nathan Winograd is a true hero and deserves the press more than the Michael Vicks and Britney Spears of this world!

]]> By: nora and Rufus http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66063 nora and Rufus Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:48:38 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66063 I purschased Nathan's book 3 weeks ago and I consider him our HERO. I will send for Christmas to all my animal loving friends and family across the nation this book. I assist with rescue here in Iowa and my best friend does rescue and foster in Austin, Tx. between us, we will help Nathan spread the word. All hail Nathan Winograd. I purschased Nathan’s book 3 weeks ago and I consider him our HERO. I will send for Christmas to all my animal loving friends and family across the nation this book. I assist with rescue here in Iowa and my best friend does rescue and foster in Austin, Tx. between us, we will help Nathan spread the word. All hail Nathan Winograd.

]]> By: shibadiva http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66055 shibadiva Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:49:24 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66055 A comprehensive review. Thank you for helping to get the word out. A comprehensive review. Thank you for helping to get the word out.

]]> By: Lynne http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66053 Lynne Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:24:42 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/opening-minds-saving-lives-the-no-kill-equation-3348#comment-66053 Great article. Nathan's book was reviewed in the July/August issue of ForeWord Magazine, so the word is leaking out into the mainstream. Only one note: if you are going to link to his book, could you provide a link to something other than Amazon? We should be boycotting them until they stop selling dog and cockfighting videos and magazines. <strong>ITCHMO ADMIN:</strong> Lynne, we changed the link to Winograd's book to a Barnes and Noble link. Thanks. Great article. Nathan’s book was reviewed in the July/August issue of ForeWord Magazine, so the word is leaking out into the mainstream.

Only one note: if you are going to link to his book, could you provide a link to something other than Amazon? We should be boycotting them until they stop selling dog and cockfighting videos and magazines.

ITCHMO ADMIN: Lynne, we changed the link to Winograd’s book to a Barnes and Noble link. Thanks.

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