Archive for March 23, 2009
Stray Dogs and Cats In Jeopardy?
By Bob Steiner
With a 73% adoption rate, the town of Edgewood is presently doing a commendable job in saving the lives of dogs and cats brought in by town animal control staff. While the success of this program is largely due to the diligent efforts of Vicki Murphy and Mike Ring, the fact that the current temporary animal control facility is at a central, easily accessible location has been a contributing factor to the results achieved. Wisely, looking ahead to the time when the town would consolidate most of its functions at the municipal center at the area known as Section 16, the previous town administration recommended that the animal control facility be also located at that site. They recognized the importance of a central location and how it would impact on the number of potential “adoptive parents” visiting the facility.
Unfortunately, our present mayor seems to be uncomfortable with anything associated with the animal shelter or Section 16. He seems reluctant to initiate any action to get any of the projects at the future municipal complex moving. His lack of focus on the property has gotten another local blog to compare the area to the”promised land” in Old Testament biblical times. In that case the Israelis were forced to wander in the desert for many years because they hesitated to enter in when they had the chance. I truly wonder why WE are hesitating! How long will we wander?