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Wow I never thought about how simple and easy this would be even to have school kids to be able to help a lot and it would get their mindset on the value of helping the animals early on that can make a big impact. They can easily get their hands on the boxes and old towels etc. Maybe we should start a thread on YT and challenge each member to help get a fundraising drive in their area. And then report back with what donations were made to the rescues/shelters in their areas. Seems its so easy to sit back and say we need to do this and that and I take this stand or that stand etc. But lets actually get everyone really doing something about it, I know the Oprah show really opened up a lot of eyes and hearts and no better timing than now! A lot of us do it already but we can do so much more. Deana Prestigeous Yorkies |
Pets back on the streets... In San Antonio, my mother was looking to place a stray cat into a rescue. She was told that they do not take cats, only dogs because cats can live outdoors on their own. The rescue centers there have put the dog pound out of business (not sure how I feel about that one), and are not taking cats. I am not a cat "lover" but feel we should take care of all domesticated animals. I feel these rescue societies are deleting a service to animals, as well as you said above, "charging too much for a rescue." Now S.A. will have a huge wild cat population which makes me sick. I can't bear to think of all those cats starving on the streets, and the life they will live. I don't think all the "rescue" system is well thought out. It still remains to be a big problem. Yes, I bought my Yorkie. We've rescued a dog before and had a temperment problem and due to having children had to rehome him to a person without children. I agree with the original post as well. |
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Start a thread. It's amazing the help we can offer. We don't need money. Just save our old towels and little boxes. The area shelters usually have a "wish list" on their sites. It brings me to tears, as my local shelter lists things we throw away. |
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Also, the "dog pound" is NOT a business. Your mother maybe speaking of a "no kill" dog shelter, which is privately funded for dogs. I foster rescue dogs, and will not accept cats. I will do some research on this, as I cannot believe San Antonio shelters turn down ALL cats. |
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Would this thread be best in the General Yorkie Discussion? Have you ever seen this site, I just found it and it even gives me more ideas I just never would have thought of http://www.bestfriends.org/nomorehom...tOnePerson.pdf Deana Prestigeous Yorkies |
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I very much respect the true reputable rescues that are doing it ONLY for the good of the animals. Not for $$...thats just wrong... But you know we all have to live with the things we do in life... And answer for it someday . So I hope most are doing it for the right reasons.:thumbup: |
ok.... [QUOTE=Derbie;1899761] I can't help but feel the "breeders" on this forum find Rescues a threat. Yep, a threat to their "business"[/QUOTE] Derbie.... I hope you have a better day:) I want to be a member of luckylady's group! luckylady Positive Post Pledgee And luckylady said..... Maybe for us yorkie lovers that can't or choose not to adopt from a rescue or the humane society, be it because of breed or health issues, we can instead donate a little of our time or a little money to help them out. After seeing the show yesterday. Once my life is back on track I will think alot more often of donating supplies and money to help these poor animals. |
I plan on donating to my local rescues and others also. After watching Oprah show it pushes me even more to adopt baby from a rescue, even if it means traveling a little or having a family member pick them up for me;) |
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The link, you posted, is absolutely PERFECT!! I own my own business, and didn't think of donating my office equipment!! It's like new, but not for me. This is GREAT!!! I am going to get my list going. Oh, I do now, see things which are in need. So yes!! Start a thread. If one shelter is need of more things, perhaps we can find a way to get it to them. |
Our Girl Scout troop collected towels and blankets for the local Humane Society. It was a very worthwhile community project. |
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Pet stores I believe were the main target. Many people were not educated on the whereabouts of which the puppy they were purchasing really came from. Do not purchase from petshops. Also many people neither can afford nor want to spend thousands for a purebred puppy. So they look for that bargain pup. And the brokers, petstores(offer financing) and backyard breeders prey on these individuals. Brokers claim to be breeders, petstores claim to be ethical. If breeders were to offer their puppies at more reasonable prices maybe more people could turn to breeders instead of petstores and backyard brokers.The cycle will keep repeating as long as the demand for the need to have a designer dog is present. Petstores that sell puppy mill animals need to be accountable. |
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Let's do it!! Start a thread. Let's do what we can for these, little lost souls. All shelter/rescue dogs are in much need of our help. Deana ~ You ROCK!! I have such a soft spot for those who care. Bless your heart. |
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if you want a small breed dog from the pound just let me know. The oklahoma city shelter is FULL of them. everytime i go there are SO many small breeds that nobody adopts. Then they have a 50/50 chance of moving on to the adoption room. I have seen a yorkie on one visit. He has serve mange and that is why he was going to a rescue. As for rescue\'s charging an arm and a leg, not all of them are in it for money. My little Lily that i rescued came from a puppy mill. she has alot of behavioral issues and her "donation fee" was only $75. The lady i got her from turned down 10 people before i came along. She will not adopt dogs that have special needs to anyone. I do believe that there are many rescues out there who are just trying to help the animals. i think that people need to realize how much it actually costs just to spay/neuter, utd on shots, and any other medical attention. it adds up fast! |
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