Based on the fact that he has gotten plenty of press, I don’t think the problem is a dearth of recognition for the good stuff he does. The problem is that doing a lot of good doesn’t give you a free pass to do something else that isn’t. I’m glad that he’s helped animals in the past, but these animals certainly did not benefit.

If he had bothered to find out what arrangements had been made, these cats would still be alive. The progress that has been made with the ones who were removed by TWHE is amazing, and the others could have benefited in the same way in their turn.

I did make one mistake in my post – not all the animals were removed. One room still has some cats, and the homeowners have managed to keep some dogs hidden. So it was only a dozen or so cats that were removed, but it’s still a dozen or so that will never know what it’s like to be healthy, clean, and loved.

If I were unconnected with this, I would certainly have contacted Mr. Amato – any consequences of speaking my mind would be mine alone to bear. However, the need to preface anything I say with a disclaimer to protect the innocent limits my options. Here, the entire context is available to the public, so anything taken out of that context can be shown to be part of one person’s opinion, and harder to misconstrue as a representative statement of any organization.

Buddy Amato doesn’t make the laws, he merely follows and enforces them. The man does more good for animals in one day than the majority of people who talk but show no action. Surely you’re aware that he’s the guy who broke the cat killer case in Aberdeen? Buddy got him the longest sentence possible, you can see for yourself at http://independent.gmnews.com/news/2008/1211/front_page/014.html .

Buddy deserves a hell of a lot of recognition for all the good stuff he does with animals. I’m really sorry you feel otherwise and feel the need to slam him. Talk to him instead.