Sometimes, People Absolutely Disgust Me

Allison Anne Ost.

I'm not one for using last names in blog posts, but Allison Anne Ost was recently arrested because she left her three cats and two dogs alone for six weeks without food and water.

Six weeks.

The cats died.

The dogs -- beautiful shepherd mixes -- are both in rough shape.

I am someone who adores Stephen King. In addition to that, I literally make up stories in my head every night as I fall asleep. Nevertheless, I am going to leave to your imagination the hypothetical situations I've made up for this animal abuser...

(If you want the full story about this, just search the perpetrator's name; all the local news sources have reported on it.)

A couple of nights ago, I read the Adams County SPCA's post on Facebook about this horrific abuse. And I lost it. I pulled Augie and Arlo and Harvey onto the couch and held them very, very tight while I cried. They were so confused about what was happening; Harvey growled and the dogs squirmed. But I just cannot even begin to imagine leaving my pets to fend for themselves for SIX WEEKS.

So that happened.

Then today I visited Facebook to learn that six more dogs were surrendered to the SPCA:

"If you can't afford to take care of yourself, you can't afford to take care of pets."

If I had to make a list of my favorite things in life, animals would be at the very top of that list. Things like To Kill A Mockingbird and olives and red wine would definitely be on the list... but animals would be at the top. Which is why I am requesting that if you have any extra cash this week/month, you consider making a donation to the Adams County SPCA. Lately, this nonprofit organization has been hit REALLY hard, and they are literally ALWAYS looking out for the animals, so if you're able to support them, do it.

Five dollars.

Ten dollars.

Twenty dollars.

One hundred dollars.

It all adds up to make a difference.

There have been so many friends of mine who are with me today because of the Adams County SPCA. Sid... Harvey... Kip... Petey... They've left (and continue to leave) pawprints on my heart. Of all the nonprofits out there, this is the one that means the most to me, so PLEASE consider making a donation to assist with their current expenses. 🐾