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Worth reading: If I close my eyes, will it go away?
If I close my eyes, will it go away? Gassing chambers still being used in parts of the United States to kill dogs at animal shelters. If I close my eyes, will it go away? Heart-sticking dogs at animal shelters in the United States. If I close my eyes, will it go away? Owners chaining their dogs, forgetting to feed them, or provide them with water. Many abused, most forgotten. If I close my eyes, will it go away? List after list after list of adoptable dogs scheduled for euthanasia at over-crowded shelters. If I close my eyes, will it go away? Of course, the answer is no. But too many people do not want to see the horrors that are afflicted on our society's dogs. Too many good pet owners are content to live in their own bubble of contentment. Enjoying their happy dog - providing good ownership and lots of love, but closed off to the horrors that befall the unlucky dogs all around us. If we close our eyes to abused children - the abuse does not stop. If we choose not to see the homeless or the hungry,the need does not go away. You are surely to be encouraged to please get involved in some way. There are multiple ways for everyone to be involved. Sign a petition that supports the end of heart-sticking and gas chambers for United States animal shelters. Follow the Gig Harbor business-woman's lead and post a pet of the week flier at your place of business. Choose a local shelter that you visit and take photos for the flier - it's easy and it helps. Foster a homeless dog. If you open your eyes, will you be sad when that dog that you could have fostered is euthanized at an over-crowded shelter? Adopt your next dog. Do not buy your next pet from an irresponsible breeder or a pet store. Help stop the breeding madness that has taken over our society. Spay and neuter your own pets. Do not contribute to the unwanted animals that are dying day after day. Donate to a local dog rescue, or to your local animal shelter. Visit Petfinder.com to find a shelter or rescue near you. Report cases of neglect or abuse when you see it. If you drive by a house with a dog chained to a tree, suffering through the elements without shelter, food or water - please pick up the phone and call animal control or the police and report the problem. Don't close your eyes and pretend that it will go away. If you hear about an injured dog, please, donate. The German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County did not hesitate to step up for Courage's medical expenses, even knowing that they would be high. Happily, many, many people did open their eyes to his abuse, and they did open their pocketbooks to support his recovery. Contact a local dog rescue and find out if you can donate items, or perhaps help with transporting animals in need to/from foster homes, vet appointments, or even on cross-country road trips. Rescues are desperate for people that are willing and able to help. Once you try, you will realize just how easy it is to make a difference. Bearing witness to animal cruelty is not an easy task, but closing your eyes to the problem will not make it go away. Please do your part, in some way, to help those dogs who do not have a voice....to read the other interesting article please click on here...
