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BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK – 5/2/21 TO 5/8/21
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY MEMORIAL DAY Dear Friends and Members: The world, as far as the pandemic is concerned, is at least 50% better. The vaccines are out there – please get yourself vaccinated. You who read this newsletter, and any other animal publication, are the heart and soul of the humane movement. The animals need you, so please take care of yourself, so that there are people here to help them. We still need legislation around the world to stop live animal transport in cows, pigs, sheep etc. Did you know that in the Suez Canal, the many cargo ships that got STUCK in the canal, it was reported, had over 200,000 live animals crammed together with limited amounts of food and water, since the ship had not counted on getting stuck in the canal? If an animal gets sick, it is thrown overboard, possibly still alive. We have to rethink how we treat other living things on this world. Kitten season has started, just this morning I was called to sponsor medical care for several kittens in South Carolina. I am sure that New York, and Florida will follow quickly. We can do medical because of the trust that I have told you about We need funds for Food, and for administrative. We have 3 part-time, hourly ladies that help to manage our paperwork, one in each of the states that we primarily work out of. Our other administrative expenses, our accountant fees and legal fees, plus the normal office needs, i.e.: paper, computers, phones etc. – no directors receives any compensation. If you have ideas that you can help with to raise funds, please call. We have done so much with so little all these years. Please help keep us here. Please adopt from a shelter. Have a wonderful summer, and be safe.
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May - the month when the beauty of nature unfolds, as all the trees and flowers of spring begin to bloom. This time of year, we also celebrate Mother’s Day to honor all the two-legged, and four-legged mothers of the world. So, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of the mothers out there (both human, and animal) a HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY. We also celebrate Memorial Day this month, a time to honor all of the brave men and women who serve in our armed forces, both here and abroad. To them we say, “we appreciate you, and thank you for all that you do for us.” Please remember to keep them, and their families in your prayers. We also remember all the brave service members, who gave their lives for our country. Now that spring is here, and the warmer weather is showing its face, please be sure to protect your pets from fleas, and ticks. We have had more than our share of rain this year, and I am sure that there will be plenty of these little critters, and we don’t want our pets to be uncomfortable. There are many good flea, and tick products on the market, but please be sure to ask your veterinarian, which of these is best, and safest for your pet. Also, when walking your pet, please remember to keep them away from the fertilizers, and other white powders that homeowners use on lawns this time of year, as these things can be very dangerous to them. It is normal for an animal to be curious and want to smell around when we are walking them, but they don’t always understand the danger – especially young dogs – so it is up to us, as their guardians, to protect them. Please try to remember to carry a can of pet food, and some bottled water with you, and if you see a stray that needs help, especially one that is pregnant, offer it to them – please don’t pass them by. Remember that this is kitten, and puppy season and animals that are pregnant need our help even more. If you can pick them up, and bring them to a no-kill shelter, that would be perfect. I know that we all love to grow things, especially flowers this time of year, but when you have pets, please be careful what type of plants that you buy as there are many that can be toxic to animals. If you wish to find out which plants are safe for pets, and which are not, you can contact the ASPCA to get a book from them, which contains a list of safe plants, as well as a list of those that are dangerous. You will find it very helpful, and informative. We pray for all the people, that we have lost to this pandemic. Our thoughts, and prayers go out to their families. Thank G-d we now have vaccines available to help keep us safe during this difficult time. Please take advantage of these vaccines, and stay safe. Have a wonderful spring, and G-d Bless you all. Till next time. CLOSING THOUGHT
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to one, and all – mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, friends. Mothers are the backbone of families (Dads can be also). Enjoy your day. If you see a four-legged mother-to-be or know that she had kittens, please try to help. Kitten, and puppy season is here. Thank you to all our Adam, Eve and Sponsor-A-Stray members for all your constant support. To all who responded to last month’s newsletter, Thank you. This month is Memorial Day, so our prayers for the troops mean even more. Please Remember Our Troops “We salute you for all you have done. Your courage has kept us safe. Your sacrifice has kept us free. All of America owes you more than we can repay. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are behind you all the way – From the battlefield. . .to recovery!” To help our supporters, who shop on Amazon, to support Save Our Strays through the Amazon Smile program, please go to Google and type in AmazonSmile.com. You will then be directed to a home screen that says AmazonSmile in the upper left-hand corner. Log in with your Amazon account (email/phone number and password). If you are already logged in, just go to the search bar, and type in “SAVE OUR STRAYS INC.” Then select the second option, “Brooklyn, NY.” Click on the Amazon Smile LOGO in the top left corner of your Amazon page. Once you have done this, Under the word ALL in the search bar you should see a line that says “SUPPORTING: SAVE OUR STRAYS.” Now you are ready to shop. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to Save Our Strays Inc. Amazon has a large variety of gifts that are perfect for all holidays (keep in mind that Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are just around the corner) and other occasions i.e.: birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, christenings, bar mitzvahs and lovely gifts for all occasions. Items that they have are: electronics, jewelry, clothing and more. You may have to set up an Amazon account to use Smile. Please try. It is important. (See instructions on the next page.) A MOTHER’S DAY POEM You are a mother, You are strong, You are the guardian of our lives. We look to you for comfort and care You are always there. We will follow your strength, and become stronger in turn We will help children and animals and all that need care This Dear Mother, is our thanks to you. Till next time. Waggin’ Off GOOD NEWS Supporters of Save Our Strays can now use the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on Amazon Smile, and start generating donations. Please pass this on to anyone who uses Amazon, and doesn’t necessarily have a charity that they support. Now is the chance to support Save Our Strays. The funds go for food, and medical treatment. We are certainly a worthy cause. A dollar spent this way feeds an animal in need. Amazon Smile is now in the Amazon Shopping app You can now support Save Our Strays on iPhone, and Android phones. If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, please update your app. How to turn on Amazon Smile in the mobile app – instructions below. 1 Join Amazon Smile If you are already an Amazon Smile member, sign up on your web browser. Simply select Save Our Strays to start generating donations, at no cost to you. 2 Get the app Download or update the latest version of the Amazon Smile Shopping app on your phone. You can find it in the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android. 3 Turn on Amazon Smile Open the app, and find “Settings” in the main menu. Tap on “Amazon Smile,” and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on Amazon Smile on your phone.
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