There are two kinds of people in this world, generous and petty.
The term "generous" is best represented by the response to Rocky. I don't limit the definition of "generous" to anything financial. It means generous of spirit, giving, offering anything one can do to help. Rocky brought out the generosity in many people who were touched by his plight. He has had vets and vet staff going out of their way and well above the call of duty to help him. He has had financial assistance from people who have never met him. He has moved people to offer to help him, and me, in any way that they can.
In my mind the opposite of "generous" is "petty." Petty meaning small, mean-spirited, selfish. Unfortunately, there are petty people in rescue as well. One such person is actually a board member with Virginia German Shepherd Rescue. The rescue has been working on developing a new website. One of the people on our board was unhappy with the option that we chose for the new website. Because of her pettiness, she has done everything possible to disrupt and derail the process. She has colluded with another woman who has effectively held our website and domain name hostage in order to get what she wants. The two of them have created so much controversy and unrest that we have lost volunteers and have even lost our president. Now, neither of these bitches does one damn thing to help a dog. They don't foster, they don't transport, they don't do a thing that requires getting off their fat asses. What matters to them is not a dog like Rocky, it is nothing but their own ego.
The result of this controversy will probably be the demise of VGSR as an effective organization. The departure of our president was just the beginning of the end. Soon all that will be left are a bunch of bitches who view VGSR as a social club. Because they don't actually foster, all they will do is sit behind a table and sell t-shirts on a Sunday afternoon.
p.s. I called to check on Rocky and was told that he's doing well at the vet hospital where he's boarding.
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Glad to hear Rocky is doing well. Sorry about the other stuff.
Oh dear ... this sounds very similar to what happened in our local rescue group. Unfortunately it's the dogs that suffer most in the end. Please don't let this derail you. Any decent rescue group will welcome your passion and commitment!
The reason you have a following is that you do this for love of the dogs, and I am very happy that Rocky is coming along.
I know exactly what you mean about people. (smile) And, when it comes time for thank yous, the petty people are mentioned and the generous people are excluded. (smile)
Wonder if they give big bucks or something like that?
Maybe you and the generous people could start your own Rescue like Margaret did.
Lets hope that rather than fall apart, VGSR can come together and resolve these issue.
Sounds to me maybe some house cleaning would be in order.
If the board and membership are truly dedicated to rescue i'm sure this can be overcome.
I look forward to hearing the final outcome,let's hope it's good for the sake of the dogs.
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