Comments on: My heart is breaking

By: writerbug

writerbug — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:45:32 +0000

We just adopted a second dog! Mostly because we wanted one, but the stories of the hard times on animals and shelters definitely propelled me to do it now. See my blog for pics if you’re interested! http://www.writerbug.blogspot.com

By: Mary (Grandmatutu)

Mary (Grandmatutu) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:51:46 +0000

My daughter called me a few weeks ago and asked if I would do a favor for her co-worker, Elizabeth. Elizabeth had heard of a sweet dog who was going to be euthanized that afternoon . . . so I drove to the Carrollton pound and rescued sweet little Rosemary. Kudos to Elizabeth for being such a warrior and stepping out of her comfort zone. I think she’s a great example of how we all need to be — to make a difference in the life of just one animal. On another note, Sewsusanne, a fellow shareholder, invited me to join her knitting group at a Starbucks in Dallas to knit coffee cup sleeves to be sold there and the proceeds to be given to the SPCA–we also all signed in and Starbucks donated for the time we spent knitting–I don’t know how much per hour, but they gave $1,000 for the time we all put in–plus they sold out all the coffee sleeves. It felt really good to be a part of the solution. And I’m still knitting sleeves, as are many others. Thanks for getting the word out about this, Susan. I’d like to see more of these kinds of projects for these kinds of issues.

By: Christina

Christina — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:42:51 +0000

On a good note, our local Humane Society just built and brand new facility that is Green, no less, and is re-opening in a few weeks. Hopefully others will help with donations and adoptions.

By: Melrose

Melrose — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:22:08 +0000

This is such an important topic! Thank you for bringing it up and reminding us all that every little bit helps!

By: Louise Edsall

Louise Edsall — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:17:28 +0000

Thanks for the reminder. I have a friend on the local newspaper and he has a ‘things to know’ column.. I am going to ask him to put in a word for our shelter and ask people to donate $, time or to think of adopting. This has reached into my core this a.m. Thanks Susan

By: Perry

Perry — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:18:27 +0000

I’ve linked the MetroWest Humane Society, a no-kill cat shelter that I support. In fact, my mother just adopted one of their cats who had been there for years. She’s a lovely little cat who gives as much as she gets.

My shelter has an interesting program that you might want to suggest to your local shelters:

In August 2003, the MetroWest Humane Society instituted a community outreach program for people who need assistance in adequately feeding the cats in their care.

The residents in the MetroWest area have been extremely generous with food donations to MWHS, which in turn enables us to enhance our services to the community. Initially, this program was started in the towns of Framingham and Ashland, with the hope of expanding to neighboring towns. Currently food packets can be found in the SMOC MetroWest Harvest Food Pantry at 300 Howard Street in Framingham (this is in the old Dennison Building), and in the Senior Center building at the corner of Olive Street and Route 136 in Ashland.

The dry food we receive ranges from 1-pound boxes to 20-pound bags, which we then repackage into smaller quart-size zip-lock bags, each of which equals a box of dry cat food if it were purchased over the counter. The bags are identified with the brand of food enclosed along with a contact number, should someone need assistance in spaying or neutering his/her pet. When moist and semi-moist food is available, that is also included in the program.

-Perry-

By: Hillary D

Hillary D — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:37:34 +0000

Amen. This is such an important topic, especially now in this economic crisis when, unbelievably, families who don’t need a specialized dog and could be just as happy with a shelter dog are still purchasing dogs from breeders and puppy mills. I support shelters in theory and have gotten all my animals from shelters, but you’ve nudged me to donate my time and money, too. Thanks!

By: --Deb

--Deb — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:17:48 +0000

If I could convince my parents, I’d get another dog in a heartbeat–especially if it meant saving that dog’s life. (Although, Chappy might not be too happy about that!)

By: Judy in NH

Judy in NH — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:13:05 +0000

Thank you so much for making this a subject of conversation. By giving even a little time, money whatever you can – you are not only helping the animals and the people at the shelter but quite possibly the peace of mind of some of the people, who due to these hard times, have had to make the incredibly difficult decision to give up their pet.

By: Leslie from California

Leslie from California — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:55:20 +0000

I am an animal love to the deepest depths of my soul and the current situation in local shelters upsets and depresses me. All of my animals have come from rescue groups or from shelters. I have never once thought to buy a puppy.

ADOPT! it is the only responsible thing to do. Here in Calfornia, the foreclosures have take a lot of homes from families, these families are not only leaving their homes, they are also deserting their pets in the home and leaving. Shelters are stretched beyond their means, if you can do anything at all, do it. I will be bloging about this subject too. Thanks for the poke