10/14/2026
โค๏ธ๐พ A MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM AT LIBERAL ANIMAL SHELTER ๐พโค๏ธ
Since sharing the news about Lyra and her seven beautiful babies, we have received some very unkind comments. We understand the concerns about pet overpopulation and the overwhelming number of dogs in shelters and rescues. Please know that we live this reality every single day. We see it, we feel it, and we work hard every day to make a difference.
But here is the thing: Lyra's babies are already here, and we believe they deserve to be celebrated. โค๏ธ These seven little lives deserve a chance, and we will do our very best to get them into a rescue where they can receive the care they need until they are ready to be weaned and eventually adopted into loving homes.
As shelter staff, we have learned that there is simply no way to make everyone happy. Some believe we should have pursued a spay and abort, while others believe we are horrible for even considering it. No matter what decisions we make, someone will disagree.
We make the best decisions we can with the situations we are given, always keeping the animals' well-being at the heart of what we do. Are we perfect? No. Do we always have all the resources, answers, or options we wish we had? Absolutely not. But we show up, we care, we advocate, and we do the very best we can for the animals who depend on us.
You can acknowledge the heartbreaking reality of pet overpopulation and still celebrate seven new lives. Both things can be true. โค๏ธ
To everyone who continues to support us, encourage us, and recognize how hard our team works, THANK YOU. Your kindness means more than you know. We appreciate those who understand that even when our decisions may not align with everyone's opinions, our goal remains the same: to do what we believe is best for the animals in our care.
Please keep Lyra and her babies in your thoughts as we work toward giving this little family the best possible future. They deserve kindness, too. ๐ถโค๏ธ๐พ
With love and dedication,
The Liberal Animal Shelter Team โค๏ธ