One week ago, on a lovely afternoon we noticed 6 of our dogs acting in a way too familiar to us.  We did not want to believe it but our worst fears were confirmed: OUR DOGS HAD BEEN POISONED!!!  In the middle of the day, in the middle of our shelter playground.  STRICHNINE, which is only accessible to the authorities, somehow found its way inside.  To this day we do not know HOW it happened or WHO could/would do such an atrocious act.  Who would want to see dogs suffer to an extent so cruel???  4 dogs passed away already; another has gone blind (BD); and Rubi cannot walk.  Six others are still at the vet clinic and we are not sure if they will make it.  Please help us in any way you can.  Our vet bills are piling up due to this most unexpected horrendous crime.  Ministries need to be informed.  All we are trying to do is keep animals safe and healthy with a promise for a better life. Why would ANYONE try to destroy this?  We plead to all.. help us help our four-legged creatures!!!

UPDATE: MAY 17, 2008: Please take a look at our new "In Memory" page.  The number of fatalities has risen to six dogs. Rubi and BD being the latest.  Four are still in critical condition and we are doing all we can with the means and meds available to us. Say a prayer or two for all of us here.  This is such a difficult time and nothing could have ever prepared us for this unfathomable tragedy.

(Mona yesterday holding BD - he died this morning 5/17/08)