Reader Comments

" "Another"
I love your comment about animals and some people needing to be spayed/neutered. I've been saying that for years. Animals and children do not ask to be brought into this world. The adult humans are responsible for their care. It is a shame many of these adult humans are either too stupid, too ignorant or just don't care about the welfare of another life...human or animal! "

" Erica,surely you are kidding. The kids in Bracken County or any county are the first priority as far as food goes. Do you have any clue how many food stamps are given to people with minor children? Food is the one thing they are not doing without. Also, there is a great Food Pantry at the Brooksville Baptist Churh. Anyone can go there and get free food,no questions asked. I don't consider food for animals to be a waste. They have feeling,too.How horrible for the poor little dogs and cats to have no home or to go hungry. "

" This is just another example of how society once again expects the government to provide services for us because certain people can't manage anything themselves. It doesn't matter if the irresponsibility is by pet-owners or parents, if we think something is wrong we cry to the government to spend more money on the problem. Provide this service and that service for us, instead of trying to make society responsible for it's own ignorance.

Spaying and neutering isn't just a good idea for pets it's a TERRIFIC idea for some people! "

" reply to erica - -- your right children should come first but people should also be responsible for their pet if they get one. instead when they are done with their dog, to the shelter he goes. and guess what erica since the shelter has improved so have food donations, in which the county has not had to buy that much food. maybe you should be making some donations for the abused children just like many have for the abused dogs! their are people working on both issues so step up! "

" I think the people in Bracken Co, should worry about abused children in of how our county is run..How much money is wasted on animal food that children could use the money for their food.....something to think about "

" we've always heard that dog was man's best friend - man should treat them that way by neutering & spaying & also providing food, water, & safe living conditions in all kinds of weather. Dogs don't ask for much - a pat on the head & a kind voice will commit them to you for life. "

" You know what is sad, the state government passes laws, and the county governments try to put it off on someone else. If the politicians would just take a trip to a animal shelter and see the conditions, things would change. Maybe they could reach into their deep pockets and do something worthwhile. But I don't see that happening. SPAY & NEUTER is the only solution. And I think it is wonderful that these people have stood up for what they believe in! "

" Robertson County seems to have alot of financial woes. They can't afford Ambulance service nor a decent animal shelter,yet they have one of the finest libraries in the state,they are supposedly building a new justice center and there's still talk floating about a new school.Bracken County is already taking care of alot of their ambulance runs and now I see they are also helping with the animal situation.Maybe it's time for the county to be dissolved.It sure ain't going nowhere! "

" Unfortunately, the county would rather spend money on "useless" ventures. Animals are defenseless and need our care also!! This is a SAD SAD situation. "

" Instead of attacking for better facilities, why not focus on educating people of the community to be responsible pet owners?
Maybe a Vet could have clininc to spay and neuter once a month or once every 2 months. Surely there is a building that could be set up for this to aid owners?

Let's all ban together to insure no beloved animal has to live neglected, go hungry, unloved and put to death because of our own stupidity! "

" What a joke. "

" Great for the lady who filed the complaint.At least there is one out there who cares for these animals.Looks as if all the money spent on needless things in this life, even though money is tight at this time,could not more chip in and help the animals.Please, please, please, people step up and do something for the animals. They have feelings the same as humans,most of the time the animals are more endearing than the humans of this world. "