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Published February 06, 2008 07:06 pm - It’s difficult to believe, but sometimes people aren’t all that happy with my work. There’s a real joy from being with animals A ROBERT LEBZELTER column for Feb. 10, 2008 Star Beacon It’s difficult to believe, but sometimes people aren’t all that happy with my work. The latest criticism came in an e-mail sent to my editor about my news judgment this past Monday. I ran a story about an overrun of beagles at the Animal Protective League. Here is the background: Apparently, someone in Ashtabula was told he needed to find homes for about 10 beagles, because he had far more than the city permitted. Also, the poor animals were kept outside with no shelter. Rather than find homes, officials believe this idiot, er, individual, took the dogs one or two a day to the front of the APL on Green Road in Kingsville and left them. Each day, employees would come in and find more beagles around the building. Beagles, being personable and fun-loving animals, lead workers in merry chases. So we ran a story on Monday, usually a rather slow day, about the overrun of beagles. If you remember, the APL said late last year because of space constraints, healthy animals may be euthanized if it endangered the occupants of the shelter as a whole. This is truly sad. Yes, I am a pet lover. Yes, I have a beagle. I got my beagle, Casey, back in 1994 at the APL. But Casey remains an integral part of the household, her making certain I am up for her breakfast before 9 each morning. I hate the thought of those cute, healthy dogs being put down because of space and nobody knows they are even out there. So we ran a story about the animals. It wasn’t page one. I decided to run it on Page A2. It was accompanied by a second story about how people for a minimal charge could have their pooches microchipped, so if they are ever lost, they can easily be identified. It’s sort of a public service story. I was at the APL the next day when a bunch of cars showed up before the place was even open. I saw at least one beagle being adopted. These dogs will bring joy and a sense of fun to families for years to come. 
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