To say my emotions are running high this week is an understatement. I am angry that my business was blindsided by a careless Facebook post; I am appalled that there are people who think that euthanizing stray cats is even an option; I am hurt that people make accusations about us without knowing the facts; and I am humbled by my amazing clients that have my back.
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Dear Editor,
To say my emotions are running high this week is an understatement. I am angry that my business was blindsided by a careless Facebook post; I am appalled that there are people who think that euthanizing stray cats is even an option; I am hurt that people make accusations about us without knowing the facts; and I am humbled by my amazing clients that have my back.
Anyone who knows me or comes to my hospital knows how much I love helping animals and how hard I work to advocate for them. I have never chosen to euthanize healthy animals. The doctors I work with feel the same way, so our hospital policy is to offer alternatives for healthy, adoptable pets. Euthanasia is not something to be taken lightly. An owner’s choice to euthanize their beloved pet is difficult, and although I try to keep myself composed, I can be found crying right along with them.
I had never spoken to Jeff Fiegenschuh, the Rochelle city manager, until he came to the hospital to apologize to me on Friday. Until that conversation with him, no one from the city or the police department had discussed implementing a program to address the feral and stray cat situation with me or anyone from my hospital.