Thanks to the power of the internet and networking this dog has been saved from death. The rescue community came together to support a dog in need and ensured his surgery would be done. Bravo to these groups and individuals for stepping forward to assist when a life was in dire risk.

Earlier this year Big Heart Rescue pulled a dog from the SPCA who was suffering from similar circumstances and was also slated for death. This old bully girl had a badly broken leg and though SPCA employees applied twice to the Biscuit Fund to cover her surgery costs they were turned down both times with no explanation provided. It can only be assumed that the denials had to do with her breed, her age and the costs associated for recovery. But when SPCA staff reached out to the rescue community this old girl had her surgery and lived her last six months filled with all the love she so deserved.

Today I cannot help but to wonder what the qualifiers are for successful requests when a SPCA staff member submits a desperate need to the "committee" who administers these funds. What accounts for a successful application, is it age, breed, costs, adoptability potential or ??

Perhaps if all those involved in animal welfare knew the answer to these questions there would be fewer last minute emergency scrambles to help a companion in need of support.

Gail Moerkerken