2008 Woodie Awards
The ins and outs of animal rescue
Murfreesboro has organizations for the growing problem, but MTSU does not
Dawn Johnson
Issue date: 2/25/08 Section: Features
Among all the different organizations at MTSU, there are none dedicated to animal rescue. Some students said they would like to have an organization like this and would consider joining or helping out with such an organization.
Many people love pets and would, perhaps, be willing to volunteer for an organization like this.
Some students say it would be easier if this could be more accessible for them.
"I think we should [have an animal rescue organization on campus] because I know a lot of people that love animals and would definitely get involved," says Morgan White, a senior studying sociology. Students might volunteer if an organization was on campus for them and notified students of any ongoing events.
"Rescuing an animal is only half the battle though," says Joseph Trukovish, a senior liberal studies major. "If you are talking about wild animals, then I think it would be a great idea. To help recover, heal and release animals that have been wounded. [With] domesticated cats and dogs running amok, you have larger issues at hand. Finding homes for pets is difficult.
"There are students out there, I'm sure, that would love to help. It is just a matter of laying out the framework for the organization, creating the objective, and making a mission statement."
Rock 'N Acres Animal Rescue, located in La Vergne, is a no-kill, private-run rescue program.
Founded in 2002, it takes in animals that need a home and help. When space is available, it will take just about any kind of animal, including birds, reptiles, dogs, cats, livestock, horses, farm animals, fowl and rodents.
RNA focuses on saving dogs, cats and other animals that may be euthanized in county pounds or abused and neglected, and those that are running scared in the middle of nowhere.
RNA also take in several "owner surrenders," which is an alternative to placing a pet in a pound.
RNA always need foster homes for their pets. All veterinary expenses are paid, all citizens need to provide is food, water and love. (For more information, visit their Web site at rnapetrescue.com or call 615-406-1793.)
Many people love pets and would, perhaps, be willing to volunteer for an organization like this.
Some students say it would be easier if this could be more accessible for them.
"I think we should [have an animal rescue organization on campus] because I know a lot of people that love animals and would definitely get involved," says Morgan White, a senior studying sociology. Students might volunteer if an organization was on campus for them and notified students of any ongoing events.
"Rescuing an animal is only half the battle though," says Joseph Trukovish, a senior liberal studies major. "If you are talking about wild animals, then I think it would be a great idea. To help recover, heal and release animals that have been wounded. [With] domesticated cats and dogs running amok, you have larger issues at hand. Finding homes for pets is difficult.
"There are students out there, I'm sure, that would love to help. It is just a matter of laying out the framework for the organization, creating the objective, and making a mission statement."
Rock 'N Acres Animal Rescue, located in La Vergne, is a no-kill, private-run rescue program.
Founded in 2002, it takes in animals that need a home and help. When space is available, it will take just about any kind of animal, including birds, reptiles, dogs, cats, livestock, horses, farm animals, fowl and rodents.
RNA focuses on saving dogs, cats and other animals that may be euthanized in county pounds or abused and neglected, and those that are running scared in the middle of nowhere.
RNA also take in several "owner surrenders," which is an alternative to placing a pet in a pound.
RNA always need foster homes for their pets. All veterinary expenses are paid, all citizens need to provide is food, water and love. (For more information, visit their Web site at rnapetrescue.com or call 615-406-1793.)
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AreYou Serious
posted 3/02/08 @ 11:19 PM CST
Excuse me? But would you like to know how RNA knows so much about cruelty statutes? Perhaps a trip to the courthouse is in order. They were charged with multiple counts in 2005, to which they entered a plea agreement and were required to stop rescuing for a year. (Continued…)
Rock N Ares Animal Rescue
posted 8/10/08 @ 7:28 PM CST
All charges have been dismissed and removed. And there was not a plea agreement.
Our animals are well taken care of. We are a true No Kill rescue in this area. (Continued…)
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