As a lifelong lover of animals, I struggle with the feeling that I am not doing enough to help their plight. Abuse, abandonment, extinction, imprisonment, trafficking, inhumane killing, and so much more that it's overwhelming to think about it all.
I have a steady job, but I work in sales. So you could say that I am passionate about my company and that I want to succeed and to have my company succeed, but I what I do for a living is not my passion. How many people do you know who can say that their job is what they are most passionate about? I have only met a few. And good for them!
My goal is to get the word out and to get more people to think and to help. Most obviously, you see things about fundraising- surgery for a hurt animal, money for a sanctuary, funds for a local shelter. All things that I support and contribute to.
What about what doesn't cost anything? Signing a petition. Participating in a local fundraiser. Being a foster (most charities pay for food and vet expenses). Watching a friend's pet. Volunteering. Spreading the word about animals in need through social media.
Some of my friends/social media contacts will groan. Some may defriend me. Some may have already defriended me. But I know that a lot of you will read, enjoy, learn and most importantly help. I am not an authority on anything. I welcome constructive comments, contributions and suggestions of things that you'd like to read about.
With love for the animals,
Jen
mom of Ollie, Louis Philippe and Harley Ralston
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