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In reply to the discussion: I hope everyone who thinks it's OK to "just breed her once" or "just buy one dog" reads this all the [View all]BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)I can't take any credit, and somehow feel it's one of the only things I have done that is worthy in my life.
I am very disappointed by the BS that is being pushed in this thread that there is a shortage of adoptable pets or that adopting pets is too expensive. Some shelters and rescue groups have raised their prices in order to just keep the doors open. But also, they have realized that if a person can't pay anything to adopt a pet, they will also not be able to afford to take care of them properly.
I love the pet food stamps program and always try to donate to pet charities during natural disasters such as Katrina and Sandy, because when families are displaced from their homes, their pets also suffer. Some give out food, or will temporarily house a pet while a family gets on their feet. It's just one way to help take a little bit of stress of a family going through incredible hardship already. Who wants to lose or give away a beloved family member on top of everything?
If you want to help your local shelter or rescue group, please contact them to see what they need. Towels or cleaning supplies are always a big request and I can't tell you how many towels I used to throw away that now our shelters are so grateful for.