AlluringAva yes the feral dog packs can be dangerous especially when they perceive that someone may be out to harm them. A lot of dogs and cats weren't feral until they were "dumped" and then because of people treating them so mean they have gotten leary of people and unfriendly. Alley Cat Allies is a great organization and I also belong http://www.alleycat.org/ they do wonderful things. I like what they say on their front page "feral cats have a home it's outside"! Too many people look at pets as "property" not as "part of the family". If you had a problem with your kid, or had to move, you wouldn't dump your kid in Downtown and leave him/her
I get so tired of the excuses from people as to why they can't keep their pets. They are disposable like an old sofa So sad. Thanks for doing what you do for them. I wish everyone would see that they can help in some way, whether it's doing a garage sale to give a donation to an organization that does good things for animals; collecting warm blankets, dog clothes, kundra beds, food for the shelters and rescues; starting a pet food bank for low income and homeless. While you are at it take your old coats, shoes, warm clothes to a homeless shelter. Carry a bag of non-perishable food and supplies in your car and give it to a homeless person. I also carry an extra bag of dog food, cat food, etc in case they have a pet. I loved the idea a lady said above about collecting the soaps, shampoos, etc from hotels and giving them to the women's shelter, or homeless. It's little things that make a lot of difference. And for the lady who had her "gift" thrown back in her face, remember some of the homeless are addicts, mentally ill, etc but don't let one person ruin what you feel is something you want to do to try to help. A lot of people are not willing to give money because they feel it will be used for alcohol or drugs....if they ask for money you can ask them what would they spend the money on. If it's food, offer to go to the drive thru and get them some food. If they refuse that then you did what you could.
Originally Posted by PrincessLeeGFE
I joined Alley Cat Org a long time ago. I donate to them quite often actually.
