The “greening” of Door County continues to put pressure on the people and places that make this Peninsula distinctive. Every now and again some newcomer(s) take it upon themselves to “clean up” the neighborhood. It’s all too typical to see someone buy their 5-20 acres, bulldoze in a road and then decide to continue to civilize what was once a beautiful forest or an open meadow. Why do people feel that a scalped, mowed field is better looking than a wild field, full of an ever-changing succession of beautiful colorful flowers? Why on Earth would someone want to lurch around on a riding mower for hours, needlessly burning gas, making their own ears ring for the sake of some tight-assed unnatural aesthetic?
I looked through the Reminder today and saw an ad for someone who is looking for barns to dismantle. In my opinion, this is a criminal action that destroys the very nature of all that is rural about Wisconsin. These agrarian structures should be preserved as historical artifacts, ‘cuz they ain’t building any new ones outa wood. Each one is like an old cathedral or the overturned hull of gigantic sailing ship… Save old barns and bridges!
And just like Haley’s Comet, it seems cyclical that every five or ten years someone decides to make it their own personal mission to try to stir up trouble for Rory Walter. For Christ’s sake, and yes I do mean the Prince of Peace – leave Rory alone! She has devoted her entire life to caring for cast-off animals that no one else will attend to. If you want to do something worthwhile, drop by and lend a hand or drop off a 50 lb. bag of dog food.
You might want to login in and post your thoughts in the land of G: Strays prompt complaints about private Door Co. animal shelter. Here’s the NBC TV 26 August 22-23 “You Ask, We Investigate” Report: Complaints Against a Door County Animal Rescue Center (with video).
You speak about conditions you do not know………….You are encouraging this animal collector to continue
to neglect……………Animals were euthanized two days ago, as they were in such bad shape, by the state
humane officer, other animals were taken out of there because their life was in jeopardy………….
Get the facts………….get your head out of the clouds and become an educated and informed person
if you are going to publish things on the internet………
I agree with Lisa. The conditions at this place are horrible and I’m glad to finally see that these animals are being taken care of the way they should be and won’t be left out in the cold another year. How can anyone look past things such as not having water available not to mention basic needs shelter, grooming, ect. Have you ever watched Animal Cops??? If you have you’ll know this case is similar to some collector situations they show on that show and it makes me sick that people have looked the other way for so long and for those people who have praised Rory for doing such a “great” thing. Also, I think you should encourage people to donate to our local Humane Society since they actually need the money and use it for purposes intended.