"But on another note I do think that SAGA needs our help in many aspects. I'm not just talking money but a rep did email me after reading this post and from our conversation did you know they have no power to fine abusers, have no protection if they want to confiscate an animal and they are threatened with harm, they can't ban abusers from owning animals etc. It sounds like there are many animal lovers here. We need to band together and demand action from the city. Sure resources are scarce but fundraising efforts can continue while the city at minimum should uphold the laws already on the books and provide some enforcement. At minimum fine the abusers."

I didn't want to comment on that as I wasn't sure if the rules of the game had changed over the years but sometimes people don't understand that the volunteers of SAGA run into situations where their physical well being is at serious risk and they have no recourse but to walk away. Yes there are laws on the books but it all depends on who is running the police department whether or not they will get the help and support that they need. The people at SAGA that do the tough hard work day in and day out, and they know who they are, put themselves on the line because no one else will. It's a hard job but it's rewarding and maybe someday the community and town council will actually recognize them for their efforts and hardships.