EBHS Unleashed - All Comments

re: WHO NEEDS TRAINING?

intewedm — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:39:52 GMT

Santa, you are the type of person who disrespects your neighbors' right to be free of dog droppings on their lawn clogging up the cleats on their riding mower and releasing its pungent aroma three feet from their noses. It's people like you who should be removed from society until they learn to be decent and respectful of others! You completely ignore the fact that it does not decompose in winter, and it's not on lawns...it's along the side of the road where people walk!

By the way, it's idiotic that this editor blocks the word "f*e*c*e*s". Maybe it would allow "s*h*i*t"?

re: WHO NEEDS TRAINING?

Santa's Elf — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:20:47 GMT

Actually Tweeds, if you just leave the doggie *** where is falls, in time it will decompose all by itself and fertilize your lawn. You might want to mush down the really big ones, or just cover them with snow or leaves. But above all, give thanks that you aren't living in the days of horse and buggy. I can assure you those buggy drivers did not have a wife running behind them carrying a scoop and plastic bag! :=)

re: WHO NEEDS TRAINING?

intewedm — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:41:07 GMT

I'd suggest the OWNERS need training! There are many dogs in my subdivision and I'd say about 50% of the owners walk them without the dog being connected to a lease, although the owner may be carrying one. A large number also do not pickup the *** their dog leaves along the road. In this weather, where the *** is not hidden in the grass, it is most disgusting to walk along and find piles of *** left behind by owners who have no regard for the law or their neighbors. We need to start reporting these people to the police without feeling like we would be doing something wrong. It's those owners who are the wrongdoers and need to be fined!

re: You think? Another shocker in the news...

Steve Bukosky — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:31:32 GMT

There must be something that can be done to control the source. Once the pups are born, they are as deserving of a loving life as those from a breeder. Let us know what we can do other than "not buy" from a puppy store.

re: An Open Letter to the person who abandoned the sick Vizsla puppy at Brookfield Square last night

intewedm — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:33:56 GMT

I watch Animal Planet and some people are so incredibly inhumane when it comes to their dogs well-being. The people who walk their dogs and let them poop on other people's property without picking it up are also people who shouldn't be allowed to have animals. The law should be handed to people in printed form with every license that is issued, and clearly state the fines the owner is subject to. One has to wonder at times who's the animal.

re: So You Want to Live With a Puppy...

intewedm — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:42:41 GMT

If you remember Louie the Maltese/Poodle mix that we adopted in June, he is the happiest little guy in the world and at about 16 months he is still work! We have more joy and laughs in our home with him than we had in the last few years combined. He has a dominant spirit and is very difficult to control in some situations but he's learning slow but sure. He's as smart as a whip and can now sit, down, wait, stay, leave it, play dead, and dance. We're going to wait until he's a bit older to teach him to mow the lawn. A dog is God's gift to people!

re: New Leader of the EBHS Pack!

Richard J. Steinberg — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:59:50 GMT

My personal best wishes for a successful career.

re: New Leader of the EBHS Pack!

Cindy — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:09:44 GMT

Congratulations!

re: Skinny Cats Need Homes, Too!

Cindy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:00:31 GMT

Sumo kitty suits. That's an interesting idea.

I've always been told I'm allergic to cats, and indeed I react to some, but not others. The youngest would love to give one a home. Is there anyway to predict cat/human compatibility?

The Common Council's "Dog Days of Summer" - Correction

Practically Speaking — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:18:50 GMT

Traditionally, the days between July and September are called the Dog Days of Summer , not because of

re: My Night in the City Hall Hot Seat

Jennifer Tribble — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:39:02 GMT

Karen;

I was at the meeting at city hall. I assure you, you did a fine job of getting your message across. I came away from the meeting concerned that citizens have no viable recourse on the animals at large issue until EBHS takes up the contract again next year. What I heard as an audience member was grumbling and discontent with the attitude and actions of the police department, not EBHS.

My daughter is the child who spoke about her love for our 4 special needs cats. The first cat she mentioned was adopted from EBHS a year and a half ago. "Fiona" was a transfer in from Portage. She is now named Rain - but gets called by a number of nicknames for her funny and sweet personality. We are extremely grateful that EBHS made it possible for us to have such a joy in our lives.

Last fall, during the Pets for Seniors promotion, I brought my mother to EBHS. She instantly fell in love with "Brutus". He's now the king of her home and the joy of her life. He's been renamed Luciano Pawvrotti for his expressive singing. Luciano visited with us for a few days this week (Yes, we had 5 cats in the house). He's become a very happy house cat and has done wonders for my mother's outlook.

As a physician, I am well aware of the many health benefits of pet ownership. As an animal lover with a BS and MS in Animal Science, I'm well aware of how responsible pet ownership benefits animals. As a Brookfield citizen (born and raised here), I sincerely hope that city hall listened to the speakers at that meeting and I hope to see many more concerned citizens attending the next meeting. As EBHS supporters, my daughter and I will continue to recommend you to potential adopters, continue to bring "wish list" items for donations and do what we can to support the work of shelters and rescues.

Congratulations on a job well done.

re: My Night in the City Hall Hot Seat

Richard J. Steinberg — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:20:27 GMT

MY WIFE AND I RECENTLY ADOPTED A KITTEN AT THE ELMBROOK HUMANE SOCIETY. WE WERE VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS TREATMENT WE RECEIVED. THE KITTEN IS A JOY AS I NEVER HAD A PET AND MY WIFE IS THRILLED TO GIVE THIS LOST FELINE BOY A GOOD HOME. AS THE LOCAL MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR 34 YEARS IT IS MY FIRM OPINION THAT THE ELMBROOK HUMANE SOCIETY PERFORMS A WONDERFUL AND NEEDED SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY.BY THE WAY, WAS THE PERSON WHO WRONGFULLY INSULTED YOUR INTEGRITY A CITIZEN OR A CITY OFFICIAL ? AND, DID NOT ANY CITY OFFICIALS NEGATE THOSE REMARKS ? THE PEOPLE, NOT THE POLITICIANS, CONSTITUTE THE HEART OF THEN CITY OF BROOKFIELD.

re: My Night in the City Hall Hot Seat

Larry Knetzger — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:45:41 GMT

Hi Karen, it is unfortunate that at some of the public meetings that those who attend have poor attitudes and mis-guided conversation. The Elmbrook Humane Society does a wonderful job of taking care of animals that are in transition to a permanent home. It is unfortunate that you had to overhear conversation that was meant to be crude. Sometimes people do that on purpose just to show how uncaring they are. The comments are usually done with direction towards someone that cannot address them immediately or wants to oppose such a toilet mouth.

There are many volunteers that come to enjoy sharing there love for animals to help in their care. With in the last few days here in Brookfield one of the more aggressive supporters of the Elmbrook Humane Society has passed away, Gerald Nell. He thought a great deal of your facility and helped in more than one way with his construction company. He was very generous.

If some one wants to shelter an animal (rescue) until a home can be found for it, there should be room for that in any proposed ordinance that once again limits personal property rights. There are people that have a special talent to care for these animals and see to it that they are humanely treated until a home is found for them. Thank you for your efforts.

re: Can Homeowners and Wild Animals Find a Way to Cohabitate?

Practically Speaking — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:26:48 GMT

Thanks for the tips and clarifying when to call you. I might add that people take a look in their yards before letting their dogs out. One night, I was letting our 13 pound dog out. Our pooch stood for a moment frozen in the doorway (I think he was deciding if he could take the coyote!) I looked up to see a coyote about 50 feet away. My dog decided he would go out later! The coyote disappeared.

re: Milez to go....HOME!!!

intewedm — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:10:17 GMT

Louie says to say "Hi" to Milez, and he hopes that he will be as happy in his new home as Louie is in his. Louie has already taught me how to walk behind him and pickup his poop. He now owns the streets of our neighborhood and growls at every dog he sees. I think he's letting them know that I belong to him, so don't get any funny ideas!