{"id":29170,"date":"2011-04-09T18:25:29","date_gmt":"2011-04-09T22:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendburst.com\/blog-new\/29170\/rescued-dog\/"},"modified":"2011-04-09T18:25:29","modified_gmt":"2011-04-09T22:25:29","slug":"rescued-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendburst.com\/blog-new\/29170\/rescued-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"To anyone who’s ever rescued a dog"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nAfSD\u2122(ADVOCATE FOR SAVING DOGS\u2122)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Advocate for Saving Dogs\u2122 on Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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To anyone who’s ever rescued a dog<\/strong><\/h1>\n


\nMay 24th, 2010 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pam D’Addio<\/a> <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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West Palm Beach Animal Rescue Examiner<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n

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\nMake a difference, one dog at a time <\/strong><\/div>\n


\nPhoto: Federico Stevanin <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Whether you’ve picked up a stray, adopted your pets from a shelter or rescue, donated to help animals, or you spend your life<\/em> dedicated to rescue work each and every day, you’re a wonderful light in the dark fight against pet overpopulation and euthanasia<\/a>. <\/strong><\/div>\n
Shelter and rescue workers are reminded of the sad statistics each day:<\/strong><\/div>\n
millions of dogs euthanized in shelters each year<\/strong><\/div>\n
14,000 animals euthanized last year in Palm Beach County alone<\/strong><\/div>\n
60% of dogs who enter shelters euthanized due to lack of loving homes for them<\/strong><\/div>\n
up to 50 animals a day<\/em> taken in at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control (more statistics<\/a>)<\/strong><\/div>\n
It’s an overwhelming<\/strong><\/em> problem and one that can really weigh on the hearts of those who care so much. We hear about the Michael Vick<\/a>‘s of the world. We see puppy mills<\/a>
\nfeatured on television, and the news covers every disgusting case of
\nanimal abuse as it unfolds. Most people ‘tsk tsk’ and feel sad for a
\nmoment, but others roll up their sleeves and get busy to be part of the
\nsolution. <\/strong><\/div>\n
Quietly, behind the scenes, without any recognition, are legions of
\namazing people who are making a difference in ways large and small.
\nThey are the unsung heroes whose only ‘thanks’ is a sloppy, wet kiss
\nfrom a rescued dog or the tiniest tail wag of a frightened, beaten-down
\ncanine soul who’s learning to trust again. And that is enough<\/em> to keep them going when their hearts get heavy. <\/strong><\/div>\n
It’s easy to wonder how your small efforts can ever help curb the
\nproblems we face in sheltering. It’s easy to be discouraged as you hold
\na trembling, sick, or injured animal in your arms and know how many
\nmore there are. It’s devastating to know that an animal you could not
\nsave has been lost. It’s easy to shed tears and be bogged down by the
\nvast numbers who need your help. <\/strong><\/div>\n
And yet, despair can be erased in a moment<\/em> as you watch a long-time shelter ‘guest’ go home<\/strong><\/em>, or an abused animal slowly learn to trust you. You <\/strong>can<\/strong> make a difference, one dog at a time<\/em>.<\/div>\n
Every animal advocate, every shelter or rescue worker, every person who
\ndonates, adopts, spays and neuters, or works diligently every day
\nshould read this story when the going gets tough. It’s been rewritten
\nin many forms, but originally was written by Loren Eiseley, an
\nanthropologist. <\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/strong>One day a man was walking along a beach as the sun was rising
\non the day. As he walked along the shore, he noticed a small figure up
\nahead. As he got closer, he realized it was a small boy who was picking
\nup objects from the sand and throwing them into the sea. As he
\napproached, he said to the boy, “What are you doing?”. The boy replied,
\n“Throwing starfish into the ocean”. “But why?” asked the astounded
\nman. “Because the sun is coming up and they are stranded on the beach.
\nThe tide has gone out and if I don’t help them, they will die”. The
\nman thought for a moment as he looked up and down the vast stretch of
\nbeach covered with hundreds of starfish. “Young man, don’t you realize
\nthere are miles and miles of beach and starfish along every mile? You
\ncan’t possibly make a difference!” At this, the boy bent down to pick
\nup yet another starfish, walked to the water’s edge and threw it in.
\n“Made a difference to that<\/em> one<\/strong>“, he said. <\/strong><\/div>\n
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<\/strong>Thank you<\/em><\/strong> to those who make a difference, from the bottom of every rescued animal’s heart!<\/div>\n
If you’d like to join the fight to save the lives of homeless, abandoned, abused animals, here are ways you can help:<\/strong><\/div>\n
Adopt, don’t buy! Purchasing a dog feeds the demand for more to be
\nproduced. Adopt a shelter dog or one from a specific breed rescue
\ngroup. They rock<\/em>, and will be forever grateful!<\/strong><\/div>\n
Spay, neuter<\/a>, and tag \/ microchip <\/a>your pets. This will vastly<\/em> cut down on the number of animals in shelters.<\/strong><\/div>\n
Foster. Check with local shelters who always need foster homes for some special dogs. Read more here. <\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
Donate. Local shelters are always strapped for funds. The more money
\nthey raise, the more pets they can save. Along with money, shelters
\nappreciate items they need and most post a wish list on their websites.<\/strong><\/div>\n
Volunteer. Whether it’s the down-and-dirty, wonderful work of walking dogs, joining a fund raising team<\/a>, stuffing envelopes or planning events, shelters need <\/strong>you<\/strong> and your amazing talents!<\/div>\n
Advocate. Become involved<\/a> in animal legislation by writing to representatives and making your voice and the voice of helpless animals heard. <\/strong><\/div>\n
Share. Spread the word by sharing articles and info on community shelter work and events on your social networking sites<\/a>. You will find yourself meeting some great, like-minded new friends who share your vision! <\/strong><\/div>\n
Pick up that starfish! Know that every little act of kindness to animals helps. You can’t do it all<\/em>, but we can all<\/em> do something. <\/strong><\/div>\n
As the saying goes, “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. It will be enough”.
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