Little Yellow Dog wrote:
Don't worry about them becoming food for other strays. The others would have to be VERY hungry to do that. Older dogs may steal their food, though. It's kind of late now, but perhaps tomorrow you could visit a few local vets and ask if they can help. They sometimes will keep them in a window for people to see and hopefully adopt. It's worth a try. Also, snap pics and post 'em in the adoption forum. Try to handle them a lot to get them used to people. And if you are able to, take them for a check up, including bringing fresh poop along (I think not more than 6 hours old). Maybe the people at the coffee stand can help you collect some. And if you are financially able to, consider starting their vaccinations.
What LYD said.
That's a tough one MJB. We get calls regularly from people who rescue puppies on the street, and we are unable to take them all under our care. It's really challenging because it's all a matter of money and manpower, something we greatly lack. So it makes it hard, read heartbreaking, to turn down people who care for animals like you do. It doesn't mean that we do not appreciate the efforts put forth by individuals such as yourself.
In order to take 5 puppies under our care, we ask people to be financially liable for the animals until they are re-homed, and we ask for a down payment for three months worth of care which would add up to approx, 45 000 NT for 5 puppies. That's because we do not have enough foster homes, so we have to pay for boarding fees. The 45 000NT down payment includes having the animals housed, fed, vaccinated and looked after health wise. Boarding fees represent our biggest financial burden as of now BTW. So like I said, you are in a tough position to care for these animals adequately.
Money rules this drama, and it's a true shame because Taiwan doesn't have government-funded infrastructures geared toward re-homing strays and abandoned animals.
Do what you're able to do and you know what? It's a lot better than nothing.
Chris
