Ignorance is the biggest reason that animals suffer. If everyone spayed and neutered their pets, no unwanted animals would be dumped at shelters. Pender County A/C needs to be commended for all the hard work they do trying to find homes for the animals other people couldn't be bothered with any longer. Instead of immediately "Putting them to sleep" (sounds so gentle, doesn't it), Darlene Clewis is on the phone to every rescue group available. She deserves an award for all the hard work, care and attention that she and her staff give to every unfortunate animal that finds itself at the shelter.

Let's all make sure the dogs at Pender have the doghouses they need!