A couple of months become a couple thousand dollars. It kills us to have to put these animals to sleep, but not many people give them a chance.

Many of these dogs are sweet and energetic but just need the right care. But many people just come in and don't take the time to get to know the animals.

The [survey] scores will dictate who gets the bid.

There were some that were really cool. Some of them came in with actual drawings, which was great because it gave us a good idea of what they are capable of.

They don't have to look the animals in the eyes when they have to be put to sleep.

The cat lives alone, has no need of society, obeys only when she pleases, pretends to sleep that she may see more clearly, and scratches everything on which she can lay her paw.