Well, now there is another problem thanks to the Gulf Oil debacle.
People are out of work and cannot afford to keep their pets.
Personally, pets would be the last thing I’d give up so I’m guessing this is a tough choice for these people.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper visited the region and says this in his blog:
The saddest part about this is that so many of these now homeless pets may never find another home. The shelter we visited is not a no-kill shelter and almost every cage was taken. The dogs we saw today only have about 2 or 3 weeks, if they’re lucky, to get adopted. If they don’t get a second chance, these pets will likely be euthanized. And they never even had a drop of oil on them….
The BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on April 21, 2010 has had a devastating effect on residents from the coastal parishes of Southeast Louisiana. Families are struggling to meet basic needs and as a result Animal Shelters have experienced an increase in owner’s relinquishing their pets. Knowing the physical and mental health benefits of having pets as well as the negative impact of relinquishing a family pet; this program aims to provide short term support for families in jeopardy of relinquishing their pet.
If you would like to contribute by check, please make check payable to LA/SPCA (Disaster Relief) and mail to: 1700 Mardi Gras Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70114
You can also help by visiting American Humane
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Saturday 9: Love Hurts
1. Tell us about the last time that you got hurt in the arena of love.
I’ve heard this question before…..
I think the last 63 times I answered when my old lab died.
2. Have you ever been part of the wedding party, other than your own?
Duh.
3. Let’s say you find yourself in Hell after you die. Think about everyone you’ve known in your life. Who would be the one person that would least likely to surprise you by being in Hell with you?
Bud. Well, and Thom.
4. What brings you good luck?
Doing memes
5. Do you have a photo blog? If so, feel free to share the link with us!
Why would I have a photo blog? If I did it would be this.
6. What is your biggest source of news? (Internet? Newspaper? Television? Radio? The Daily Show? Other?)
I think the last 6 times I answered this I said internet so I’m sticking with that.
7. What’s the hottest you’ve ever been in your life?
You mean like this?
or like this
8. If you had to choose a theme song for your blog, which would would you choose and why?
Holy cow- a first time question for which, I have no answer.
To be honest, I find it annoying when music is playing on other sites.
It’s usually music I do not care for.
9. Who was the last person you had an online conversation with that you’ve never met or talked to on your phone?
Tami from Hearts Make Families.
Monday Mayhem, which posts on Sunday, is all about one big dumb idiot in the news lately….guess who!
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Gosh, is that butt all hers? hmm
Here from FFM and im already your follower. Enjoy the weekend ahead.
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Those poor animals! It’s just heartbreaking.
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Your hell sounds like quite a party, with a lot of laughs. I’m not sure that’s what the Good Book intended. (Though countless references to Jill Hennessey and The Twins for all eternity may indeed be hell.)
Ok! I admit it! I use a cart when I shop at WalMart! What of it? And, while you can’t see it in that photo, I think those seafoam shorts set off my eyes nicely.
On a much, much more serious note, I’m a supporter of both the LA/SPCA and American Humane and am confident that every dollar contributed will be put to good use. We can’t forget that many of theses families still weren’t back on their feet again after Katrina when the BP spill hit, and when households become this desperate, they may have to part with even the most beloved furry family member. A cat or especially a dog that’s over 5 years old is not likely to get adopted by another family, and the LA/SPCA may have to make some heartbreaking decisions about euthanasia when they fill up. So the BP tragedy really has put the dogs and cats of Gulf in danger, just like the pelicans and turtles. So thank you for spreading the word (she said, sliding her soap box back under the sink).
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LOL about seeing Bud in hell. I wonder if he’d invite the twins…
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Poor babes,its so heartbreaking to know its not a no kill shelter. I do donate when I can but we have to have a different system for these animals. I wish I could hug and love them all
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Thanks for stopping by. Your post gave me a chuckle.
I’ve had to surrender three animals in the past. It killed me to do so, and I refuse to ever do it again if I can help it. As you know, my cats & dog are my babies. I’d love to take in more animals, but my budget just doesn’t allow for that right now. Nor does it allow me to donate nearly as often as I wish I could.
Yeah, I’ve noticed several repeat questions lately. I guess that’s the price on pays for being hooked on memes. Have a great weekend!
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Happy Saturday Sharefest! I liked your list. Very funny!
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So sad about the animals. I’ve been looking into adopting a rescue dog and now this story gives me an even bigger motivation to do so rather than go to a breeder.
-Aimee
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i don’t have any pets, but this really breaks my heart!!! i would hate to have to make that kind of a decision.
hope all else is good and your enjoying this weather – however hot it may be. it’s summer!!!!
hugs
Hearing about all the animals is just heartbreaking! Giving up my pet would be the last thing I do.
I’m visiting for the Weekend Comment Club!
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I love animals have 5 dogs and it’s hard to think of all the pets people have to give up . it would hurt me.have a good weekend
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I can’t stand shelters that aren’t no kill. I wish I had a big enough yard (or a yard at all) so I could rescue as many as I could handle.
You think memes bring you luck? Holy moly!
he really is a DB that’s why i’ve ERASED him outta my life.
i hope doing memes start giving me good luck too!
I agree with you about blogs that play music. Especially MDDI songs that repeat over and over.
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