Comments on: My Secret Life http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:32:15 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Tim http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/comment-page-1/#comment-187 Tim Mon, 05 May 2008 07:00:27 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/#comment-187 Hey, it is Tim, Sara's son. I watched my mother build that organization, struggle through years of inadequate funding, insufficient help, and little to no consideration from the Animal Rights community. The fact that you have all pulled together to continue her work is very reassuring. It cannot go on without facing its share of adversity and struggles, this is the nature of the self-absorbed "Human Condition", sad to say. The facts are that you're all doing a job that, from its inception, was never quite appreciated, so I salute you. However; to continue, as a team, with a group of wealthy supporters is not quite as difficult or uncertain. It was far more taxing on one lone woman who sacrificed her life, family and friends all to keep these animals alive and out of harms way. She deserves to be Praised, Appreciated and Respected! All of you are only able to do what you do, WHERE you do it because of Sara Whalen, the Founder of Pets Alive. DON'T forget where this all began, and try to keep going in the same spirit. I wish you all the best of luck, Keep In Touch. Tim Whalen Los Angeles, Ca. Hey, it is Tim, Sara’s son. I watched my mother build that organization, struggle through years of inadequate funding, insufficient help, and little to no consideration from the Animal Rights community. The fact that you have all pulled together to continue her work is very reassuring. It cannot go on without facing its share of adversity and struggles, this is the nature of the self-absorbed “Human Condition”, sad to say. The facts are that you’re all doing a job that, from its inception, was never quite appreciated, so I salute you. However; to continue, as a team, with a group of wealthy supporters is not quite as difficult or uncertain. It was far more taxing on one lone woman who sacrificed her life, family and friends all to keep these animals alive and out of harms way.
She deserves to be Praised, Appreciated and Respected! All of you are only able to do what you do, WHERE you do it because of Sara Whalen, the Founder of Pets Alive. DON’T forget where this all began, and try to keep going in the same spirit. I wish you all the best of luck, Keep In Touch.
Tim Whalen
Los Angeles, Ca.

]]> By: Erinn http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/comment-page-1/#comment-179 Erinn Sat, 03 May 2008 12:02:35 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/#comment-179 Matt, you know we could always have a bake sale, or we can have a donations jar at the liqour stores to help with raising money for Pets Alive. Just a thought to help. Matt, you know we could always have a bake sale, or we can have a donations jar at the liqour stores to help with raising money for Pets Alive. Just a thought to help.

]]> By: Sera http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Sera Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:01:27 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/#comment-95 Chris from Rusty's place has a wonderful concept; getting some fund raising events going! Now who on here has some talents they are willing to offer to get this out? Also the link Kerry supplied for their wish list everyone should pass around to their friends via email. Ask each of these friends to forward it to others to get it passed around. Or provide a link to this website for each of your friends to read and tell them why it's important to you that everyone gets involved in any capacity they can. Forward the e-mail subscription of help needed to friends/family/co-workers. If they are too far away geographically to help for an event, see if they can make a small donation to so they can purchase basic supplies. Spread the word,the mission, and all the hard work many put in to running, helping, and supporting Pets Alive! Chris from Rusty’s place has a wonderful concept; getting some fund raising events going!

Now who on here has some talents they are willing to offer to get this out?

Also the link Kerry supplied for their wish list everyone should pass around to their friends via email. Ask each of these friends to forward it to others to get it passed around. Or provide a link to this website for each of your friends to read and tell them why it’s important to you that everyone gets involved in any capacity they can.

Forward the e-mail subscription of help needed to friends/family/co-workers. If they are too far away geographically to help for an event, see if they can make a small donation to so they can purchase basic supplies.

Spread the word,the mission, and all the hard work many put in to running, helping, and supporting Pets Alive!

]]> By: Lace Holland http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Lace Holland Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:51:36 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/#comment-46 Matt, I have so much respect for all of the hard-work and dedication that you and Kerry put into Pets Alive! I know all of the pets there get a lot of love and attention from the volunteers and employees, but I never suspected that you had a covert petting operation of your own going own for the new kids in town. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for all that you do. You really do make a difference in the lives of many animals and people, myself included. Keep up the great work! Matt, I have so much respect for all of the hard-work and dedication that you and Kerry put into Pets Alive! I know all of the pets there get a lot of love and attention from the volunteers and employees, but I never suspected that you had a covert petting operation of your own going own for the new kids in town. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for all that you do. You really do make a difference in the lives of many animals and people, myself included. Keep up the great work!

]]> By: kerry http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/comment-page-1/#comment-45 kerry Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:27:47 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/#comment-45 Erin, Ah, but that is exactly the type of person we want to discourage. While YOU are a great person, what if it was some low life. They come in, fall in love with a dog, then fill out the application and we reject them. Now they already love a dog and want it, maybe promised their kids and there is NO WAY we are giving these people an animal. Now what? Will they come back after "hours" and try to STEAL the dog? Do damage on our property? Cause us other problems? Better that we NOT have them here in love with an animal and have to tell them no. better we tell them online before they meet us or us them. As to brands that is a GREAT suggestion. I think I already do that where it matters though. here is our wishlist: http://www.petsalive.com/wishlist.html I think I list everything with a brand name if it matters to us. if it doesn't I don't put a brand name. I could definitely add the food there though! Thanks for the suggestion! Erin, Ah, but that is exactly the type of person we want to discourage. While YOU are a great person, what if it was some low life. They come in, fall in love with a dog, then fill out the application and we reject them. Now they already love a dog and want it, maybe promised their kids and there is NO WAY we are giving these people an animal. Now what? Will they come back after “hours” and try to STEAL the dog? Do damage on our property? Cause us other problems? Better that we NOT have them here in love with an animal and have to tell them no. better we tell them online before they meet us or us them.

As to brands that is a GREAT suggestion. I think I already do that where it matters though. here is our wishlist:
http://www.petsalive.com/wishlist.html
I think I list everything with a brand name if it matters to us. if it doesn’t I don’t put a brand name.

I could definitely add the food there though!
Thanks for the suggestion!

]]> By: Erin http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Erin Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:23:03 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/#comment-44 I love reading this blog! Sorry to hear you are overwhelmed, Matt, but you are doing a good thing, God's work. If you need to play with the doggies for your sanity, then I think you should do it! Now, as I am one of those well meaning people that like to second guess decisions (or as I like to put it- make suggestions), I am going to make a couple (forgive me!!). If I was going to adopt, I would rather visit a place with "regular hours," even if it was just one day a week. I do, however, understand that there are many details that I do not know, and that there is a reason for your appointment only hours. I'm the type of person that, if adopting, likes to walk in, look around, and think about it on my own without causing a ruckus. My point is that there are people out there who might be quickly turned off by this and adopt elsewhere. Second suggestion- please consider putting on your website wishlist and/or forum the actual brands of items you use. This way, you won't get wasted donations. I'd rather know EXACTLY what you guys need (for example, Iams instead of 9 Lives) so my stuff gets used now rather than be used as a treat, or out of desperation, later. I'm saving my pennies and buying Iams now, just so you know! Hopefully that didn't stress you out! Take care! I love reading this blog! Sorry to hear you are overwhelmed, Matt, but you are doing a good thing, God’s work. If you need to play with the doggies for your sanity, then I think you should do it!

Now, as I am one of those well meaning people that like to second guess decisions (or as I like to put it- make suggestions), I am going to make a couple (forgive me!!). If I was going to adopt, I would rather visit a place with “regular hours,” even if it was just one day a week. I do, however, understand that there are many details that I do not know, and that there is a reason for your appointment only hours. I’m the type of person that, if adopting, likes to walk in, look around, and think about it on my own without causing a ruckus. My point is that there are people out there who might be quickly turned off by this and adopt elsewhere.
Second suggestion- please consider putting on your website wishlist and/or forum the actual brands of items you use. This way, you won’t get wasted donations. I’d rather know EXACTLY what you guys need (for example, Iams instead of 9 Lives) so my stuff gets used now rather than be used as a treat, or out of desperation, later. I’m saving my pennies and buying Iams now, just so you know!

Hopefully that didn’t stress you out! Take care!

]]> By: Kimberly http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Kimberly Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:36:26 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/#comment-43 Matt; As disheartening as it may seem at times you are working towards a better future for all. Keep the faith in knowing what you do and why. I recall feeling about the same MANY years ago, wanting to just go home and cry. Now, the future is building with momentum. We are here & call upon those you need without hesitation. I am doing all I can to get you through some hard times but don't let go! Let's get some of these fund raisers going; have you thought about a benefit (inviting you donors) to a "Holiday event" for the Pets Alive animals? Matt;

As disheartening as it may seem at times you are working towards a better future for all. Keep the faith in knowing what you do and why. I recall feeling about the same MANY years ago, wanting to just go home and cry. Now, the future is building with momentum.

We are here & call upon those you need without hesitation. I am doing all I can to get you through some hard times but don’t let go!

Let’s get some of these fund raisers going; have you thought about a benefit (inviting you donors) to a “Holiday event” for the Pets Alive animals?

]]> By: Linda Brink http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Linda Brink Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:26:30 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/#comment-42 Matt is a very complex person. A lot goes on, in his heart, and in his brain, when he's "back there"--betya. Animals will be saved--their LIVES will be saved--they will no longer feel pain, anxiety, terror, despair--because Matt will find a way. This quiet guy--I love him. He does so much, so quietly. Matt is a very complex person. A lot goes on, in his heart, and in his brain, when he’s “back there”–betya. Animals will be saved–their LIVES will be saved–they will no longer feel pain, anxiety, terror, despair–because Matt will find a way.

This quiet guy–I love him. He does so much, so quietly.

]]> By: Patty http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Patty Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:51:18 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/#comment-41 Matt You are the best............. Mom Matt
You are the best………….
Mom

]]> By: Chris - Rusty's Place http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Chris - Rusty's Place Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:44:10 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2008/02/20/my-secret-life/#comment-36 Matt...Thank you. Thank you for all you do...because without you there loving and caring for these cats and dogs they would probably be dead. The task that you, Kerry and all the volunteers do is very overwhelming...I admire you all. We need to get the word out...need to come up with some fundraising ideas..we need to get money in the till to take care of those $3500 electric bills, food bills and equipment repair bills. We need to get you out of the last kennel... Matt…Thank you. Thank you for all you do…because without you there loving and caring for these cats and dogs they would probably be dead. The task that you, Kerry and all the volunteers do is very overwhelming…I admire you all. We need to get the word out…need to come up with some fundraising ideas..we need to get money in the till to take care of those $3500 electric bills, food bills and equipment repair bills. We need to get you out of the last kennel…

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