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Roberta "Bobbie" Beach

NO VACANCY - THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY

Posted Friday, August 13, 2010, at 3:06 PM

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  • Roberta, God love you!

    -- Posted by doggone on Fri, Aug 13, 2010, at 4:13 PM
  • You are a rock star my friend!

    -- Posted by Melanie Coy on Fri, Aug 13, 2010, at 9:40 PM
  • Bravo on another fantastic blog! Let us not forget what hard work this is for all involved...both physically, mentally and emotionally. The ill, the mistreated, the abused, the abandoned...they all have a voice and by volunteering, you are helping those animals in so many ways!

    For those of you new to the concept of volunteering, take a look at your own lives and how you can enhance them. Feeling down? Go to one of the shelters and let a puppy lick your face. Sitting at home with nothing to do? Get out and take on a physical project at one of the facilities. The mental rewards far outweigh the physical ones in the long run. If you can't get out to volunteer, you can still help in many other ways. Besides the obvious monetary help (always appreciated and always put to good use), think of all the other ways you can help...

    1) Help us get the word out. Tell your friends. Tell your neighbors. Make sure people know about the over-population problem in our region and tell those folks how THEY can help. It doesn't take a pet lover to understand the gravity of the situation.

    2) Do the right thing by your own animals...have them properly spayed or neutered. What's cheaper in the long run? Having a female dog spayed or allowing her to have litter after litter, which may mean several vet visits. Don't forget about the Humane Society's Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP)!

    3) Help the shelters and rescues in coming up with ideas on what they can do better! If you have an idea for a fundraiser or even just an idea on how to improve the work being done...SAY SOMETHING! Knowledge is power!

    Together, we can ALL make a difference!

    -- Posted by buschpetproducts on Fri, Aug 13, 2010, at 11:21 PM
  • Thanks for the feedback and cheering section! Yes, we do need to get the word out on the need for consistent volunteers as well as those who can help in other ways by fostering, transporting even locally - taking cats to and from the vet.

    -- Posted by silverwalk on Fri, Aug 13, 2010, at 11:53 PM