PLEASE read this, For those of you that can Help

[ARCHIE]

I think you have to pick and choose who you can believe and who
is questionable. I had no problem sending money thu pay-pal to Gen.
It was my pleasure to think some pup will have food in his tummy for
Christmas. I also support the USHUS and my local pound. I do what
I can to make my brain feel better about all the homeless pet's.
Makes me ill to think of them.

I believe Gen is trustworthy and has her heart in the right place.
I don't think her concience would allow her to keep our money.
Of course that's only my opinion.
You go girl

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

I think you have to pick and choose who you can believe and who
is questionable. I had no problem sending money thu pay-pal to Gen.
It was my pleasure to think some pup will have food in his tummy for
Christmas. I also support the USHUS and my local pound. I do what
I can to make my brain feel better about all the homeless pet's.
Makes me ill to think of them.

I believe Gen is trustworthy and has her heart in the right place.
I don't think her concience would allow her to keep our money.
Of course that's only my opinion.
You go girl

I hope my post didn't make is seem like I felt otherwise. It just seemed like a good alternative suggestion.

[hugz4all4]

I am going to be competely honest here. I think it is great that Gen wants to help this shelter and Im sure her heart is in the right place.. however.. how many other people on this forum also thought others "hearts were in the right place" and ended up funding some one else's Christmas, their bills, etc??? Ive seen it happen many times and Ive only been a memeber of this board for a year. IM not aiming this at Gen directly if it was anyone else trying to collect donations I would feel the same way. I would be more willing to donate to the shelter directly then to a memeber's paypal account.
Gen, Cookie has been in my thoughts and prayers for the past 4 weeks...and he will continue to stay there.. ((hugs))

[ARCHIE]

Originally Posted by bonbon

I hope my post didn't make is seem like I felt otherwise. It just seemed like a good alternative suggestion.

Of course not, it was also a good suggestion.

[chachi]

Originally Posted by hugz4all4

I am going to be competely honest here. I think it is great that Gen wants to help this shelter and Im sure her heart is in the right place.. however.. how many other people on this forum also thought others "hearts were in the right place" and ended up funding some one else's Christmas, their bills, etc??? Ive seen it happen many times and Ive only been a memeber of this board for a year. IM not aiming this at Gen directly if it was anyone else trying to collect donations I would feel the same way. I would be more willing to donate to the shelter directly then to a memeber's paypal account.
Gen, Cookie has been in my thoughts and prayers for the past 4 weeks...and he will continue to stay there.. ((hugs))

The rules are there for a reason and its because people have been taken advantage of by people who seemed very honest and caring

[MorkieMomii]

It is rule #4 people,

4. We do not allow solicitiations or spam, nor do we allow members asking for donations for any causes. Members are free to donate to whatever cause they want, but YorkieTalk is not the place to solicit money or donations.

This rule is in place for a reason. Remember, someone trying to get your money will attempt to build a relationship with you for some time, make you feel for them, develop a trust, then ask for money.

This is the internet, not the real world. Bottom line, unless you have met posters in person and built "living relationships" with them, they are strangers. Never send money to people over the internet. Never.

[ARCHIE]

I think whatever you feel better doing, do.
I understand the rule and being taken to the cleaner's. I've been there
a couple times here on YT. I felt different about this somehow.
As long as you help in your way is all that I believe she's asking.
I don't think she even thought about sending a donation on your own
directly to the shelter to be honest. But that was a great idea, plus
you can use it as a tax write off.

[Lorrainelola]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Actually requesting donations of any kind is against yorkie talk rules.

Is having a heart and caring about other people, animals against yorkie talk rules? If you don't like it then don't read the thread!



Gen, I think you are doing a brilliant job, wanting to help other people and the dogs at the shelter you mentioned. From your sorrow you are still able to bring comfort to others. Take care and very best wishes.

[hugz4all4]

Originally Posted by bonbon

I hope my post didn't make is seem like I felt otherwise. It just seemed like a good alternative suggestion.

Originally Posted by Lorrainelola

Is having a heart and caring about other people, animals against yorkie talk rules? If you don't like it then don't read the thread!



Gen, I think you are doing a brilliant job, wanting to help other people and the dogs at the shelter you mentioned. From your sorrow you are still able to bring comfort to others. Take care and very best wishes.

you are a "new" member you really need to look back in old threads, so you can see for your self what we are talking about. Not one of us have said that we didnt feel her heart wasnt in the right place, we have stated that asking for "donations" and sending them to her paypal account wasnt a good idea (and agianst the rules) and that there was other ways to go about it...

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

I think whatever you feel better doing, do.
I understand the rule and being taken to the cleaner's. I've been there
a couple times here on YT. I felt different about this somehow.
As long as you help in your way is all that I believe she's asking.
I don't think she even thought about sending a donation on your own
directly to the shelter to be honest. But that was a great idea, plus
you can use it as a tax write off.

I think so, too.

[Yorkiedaze]

I think what your wanting to do to help out is commendable and I only have one suggestion. Go to your local TV station/s and have them put the word out at your local communities. Let all proceeds go directly to those who have the shelter. Good luck with this. It's so worthwhile.

[Lorrainelola]

I have just read all the the other posts and realise that some of you have been bitten before by donating money that hasn't got there. Its still nice though that Gen wants to help others.

[Lorrainelola]

Originally Posted by hugz4all4

you are a "new" member you really need to look back in old threads, so you can see for your self what we are talking about. Not one of us have said that we didnt feel her heart wasnt in the right place, we have stated that asking for "donations" and sending them to her paypal account wasnt a good idea (and agianst the rules) and that there was other ways to go about it...

Yes I am "new" and I hold my hands up that I hadn't read all the threads.

[Cookie2]

I just wanted to tell everyone that I have been a member here for 5 yrs. I have seen things get ugly between members. I have seen the "trolls" come in here many times. I have been scammed myself so I understand 100%.
I have been blessed with all the caring people here that are helping me with phone calls, searching online and most of all with tons of prayers that I find my Cookie baby. The real help that I wanted to provide is to be able to go out to Walmart buy the canned foods, go to the Goodwill in that plaza and buy cheap towels, the Dollar Tree is on the next block and Im going there for Toys, bleach & Detergent. I'm saving them the time to not have to do this after hours. Going in person and delivering all this on behalf of YT by Dec 23rd. I can only imagine the look on Mrs. Jay's face when she accepts these items. That is the reason why I wanted to help in this way. I am taking pictures and wanted to give her a letter on behalf of all who donated. What they do is appreciated by many of us. I did put an ad on Craigslist for canned foods and the listed items. I got an email this morning from a lady who canned foods that she wants to get rid of. No one is coming to my house and I'm not risking going to anyone's home either. I will meet anyone at PetCo that is near me to pick up items.


let them know you're from Yorkietalk.
When I called I told Jay that I was trying to get
some items from members at YT. So when she gets
any checks and sees Yorkietalk , she will remember who Iwas telling her about.

Anyone can send donations directly to:

Dogs & Cats Forever Pet Adptn
1756 Southwest Bayshore Boulevard, Port St Lucie, FL 34984
(772) 873-4004‎ ( Ask for Jay) she runs this location

Thank you all and do not worry about any hurt feelings.Sometimes doing the right thing is tough


If this is completely inappropriate the admin can close this. I just hope that people get to at least read the thread and send anything.


Gen

[hugz4all4]

Originally Posted by Lorrainelola

I have just read all the the other posts and realise that some of you have been bitten before by donating money that hasn't got there. Its still nice though that Gen wants to help others.

and I agree with you 100 percent!! I think going to her local tv stations or newspapers etc is a fantastic idea on getting folks in her area to help this shelter. Is there a website to this shelter that has an donation account set up for it??