Comments on: A Serious Case of Apathy in Grant Parish, Louisiana

By: Natalie McDonald

Natalie McDonald — Fri, 20 May 2011 05:28:48 +0000

Mo, are you still here? I live in Rapides Parish but I’m absolutely stunned by what’s going on in Grant Parish. Why does the police jury do nothing about animals in its jurisdiction? Why are the dumpster sites at Montgomery, Aloha and Rock Hill full of abandoned dogs? Why are private individuals taking over for what should be a parish-administered function, and fostering as many as 29, 65 or even 125 dogs on their own farms up there? Why can’t anyone mobilize an effort to help these poor creatures?

By: Lori D'Arensbourg

Lori D'Arensbourg — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:21:47 +0000

It’s most probably like this in all rural Louisiana Parishes. This is an ongoing problem in LaSalle Parish as well. Sickening, I’ve picked up numerous cats and dogs from the dump and I only pass through 6 times a year. I worry most about the ones I don’t find.

By: RS Wing

RS Wing — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:20:57 +0000

You show great compassion for the abandoned animals in such a time of strife . Hope this one makes it. A fine write and tearful read.

By: Leonardo davinci Evans

Leonardo davinci Evans — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:47:26 +0000

Quite appropriate it is that a voice should be present to speak up for domesticated animals. It is unfortunate that in the city of Austin, TX. where they give you the “tour” on what they say they do for the homeless, but behind the scenes you can learn that they are really inadequate, cynical, and mean; I have had the occasion to assist human beings during this recession, human being who are really being treated like animals in this G.O.P. state.

By: mo hoyal

mo hoyal — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:14:27 +0000

Nola,
Thank you so much for the encouragement. I am actually going to try to speak to the elders of the Jena-Choctaw tribe that are supposed to put a casino in not too far from me-they or and institution like them could do a great deal with this, so I am now waiting on this-they will have to make their money first but they will.
I truly appreciate your comment and offer of help. I’ll check for articles from you when you list them and I have added you as my friend!

By: NOLA88

NOLA88 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:01:45 +0000

WONDERFUL article and so very true. As a volunteer for a Protective Animal Welfare Society (Not a Humane Society) I know first hand the many calls received with complaints of the ongoing homeless animal concerns. The residents of Grant Parish has got to all come together, strong and determined and meet with the Police Jurors every month and literally DEMAND help! I know it will cost money, but if you can get financially stable people that are responsible pet owners, and KNOW that there is a time to stop (meaning not get overwelmed with animals at your home) these people could help foster these animals until you can get them into an organization somewhere, whether a No Kill shelter in the state of La or out.
But it will take commitment from everyone involved, time and a lot of patience! While helping to foster…again meet with those Jurors…Just remember: You all VOTE these jurors in…you CAN VOTE them out! Remind them of that when you meet with them. Good Luck! I\’m here to help any way I can.

By: mo hoyal

mo hoyal — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:05:09 +0000

Shanthu,
Thank you so much for liking my articles, and me……..that’s a wonderful thing to hear! I truly appreciate you!

By: shanthu

shanthu — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:44:07 +0000

i like u and ur articles mann…

By: mo hoyal

mo hoyal — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:21:28 +0000

This, I take as high compliment and thank you so much for coming by to read this article. I feel so helpless when it comes to this topic but the next thing I want to try-and it just may be a shot in the dark-is to go to the local Indian casino when they get up and going and try to meet with their tribal leader to see if they will consider this as a community project. Once they get going the money will roll in for them I know, it’s already been proved. There are no other businesses around here that would help.
Once again, thank you so much!

By: Tom Silex

Tom Silex — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:29:41 +0000

your a good investigative writer.