I agree with you, Truth. I live in a duplex and the people next door have rabbits that get out all the time and end up in my yard pooping. They don't clean up after the rabbits and they attract rats. My cat never goes outside, in an urban area it's stupid and dangerous. But to kill cats (or any animals and don't think I haven't thought about killing the stupid dirty rabbits that get into my yard) that you KNOW belong to someone else and isn't feral should be against the law. PERIOD. There are other ways to deal with issues like this. If I knew where this idiot lived, I'd get a cougar to take care of the rabbits (the pets they occasionally eat). Even simple dog kennels would keep cats out, how small were those cats or how big are the fences? I hope the guy is at least cited and fined.
Capstone doesn't care, they aren't even local. They are only in it for the money and the city went along with it. A lot of pockets were lined with THIS project.
where does Nike make all it's stuff? I mean, I think the stuff should be made here but the reality is, it isn't. If Nike and Addidas and Ralph Lauren and all the other clothing suppliers aren't held to the same standard, then when you are non-profit self-funding, you take what you can get at the best price. That is the global way in this day and age. Just the other day, I saw a story about how many American flags are made in China. You'd think that would be the one thing that should always be made in America, no matter what the cost. Where is the outrage about that?
yanno, I have to admit, I would not want such a "camp" in my neighborhood, as well-meaning as it might be. Do they still arrest pot smokers in Eugene? Really? Well, anyway, if these camps are formed, don't count on County Sheriffs to help. How many do we have left --- two (not counting administration)?
as of this posting (3pm eugene time), the headline reads "Rapid Bat Bites Dog in Corvallis". . I'm sorry for the dog and rabies is always a concern... but I had to laugh. Rapid bat? Faster than a speeding dog?
so, how much will this cost the city of Eugene to police, clean up (chickens...we all know), and participate in? btw, try living next to a backyard chicken coop....my neighbors call them "free range" so the chickens end up in my yard. They don't call it chicken shot for nothing. And I admit, part of me wants to see the BBQ chicken cook-off....oh wait, that's not on the program?
I agree. Eugene (and Lane County) is anything BUT progressive in so many ways, not the least is how they spend their money. Both Baltimore and OKC have better animal programs than we do, how is that possible? Because around here, they'd rather spend on "art" or, of course, athletics...l.god forbid someone like phil knight would step up to the plate and subsidize our own "no-kill" program and make animals rights and welfare at least as important as the Crystal Cathedral...er...the Arena. I have found, sadly, that the Eugene-area is mostly self-centered snots who pretend to be progressive but really don't understand the concept. There are some good people here who have tried to make animal welfare part of the Lane County landscape, and there are many good and valiant volunteers, but really.....am I in Eugene or am I in Norman, Oklahoma. Not sure I can tell the difference. (except the weather....Eugene has it all over Norman.)
Really? Scared straight? What if you don't believe in either heaven or hell? How about doing the right thing not because you are scared or think you're blessed but because it is the right thing??
Drat! I hope there is a break in the clouds around 6pm, but it'll be fun to see all the pix people who CAN see will post. Nice article, good info and graphics.
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