 WAGGIN TAILS JUNE 2023 FLAG DAY HAPPY FATHER’S DAY ADOPT A SHELTER CAT MONTH To All our Friends and Members: When I was in school many years ago, June was the magic month. Good weather, and freedom from school work. As you grow up, you learn to appreciate all the months of the year and appreciate life. We also learn about the hardships of the world around us. For instance, stray animals. For them it is not such a pretty world, but one where you struggle for your daily bread or whatever you can find outside restaurants or in garbage cans. Some people see their plight and do something to help, and others just pass them by. I am happy to say that the people reading this newsletter are enlightened people, who have learned in their years, kindness and giving. We have men, and women who give their time, energy and their hard-earned money to feed, and care for the strays. I know our Rescuers go out early in the morning, and late in the evening to care for colonies of strays. During kitten season, they help mommy cats with food to nourish their “babies.” If they find a kitten that has wandered from its mommy, they try to find the litter, if they can. If not, they take the kitten home. I would just like to take this opportunity to thank all the caring people, who share what they have to help these small creatures that live among us. Please read our Rescue Stories from New York to Florida to South Carolina, and everything in between. As we get older, we hope that younger people will take the torch, and continue helping. Thank you again, and have a wonderful Summer. LEGISLATION [REPRINTED] Maryland’s legislative session shows continued commitment to animal welfare ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (April 11, 2023) — As the 2023 legislative session rings to a close, animal advocates in Maryland will have a lot to celebrate. During this session the state became the first in the nation to make a dedicated investment in alternatives to animal research (SB560/HB626). Legislators also passed bills to reform the membership of Maryland’s Wildlife Advisory Commission to include biologists, wildlife protection advocates and outdoor recreationists, as well as hunters and farmers (SB320/HB188) and established core protections for pet-owners and their pets facing evictions (SB279/HB102). “This year’s legislative session opened with an important question: would the new legislature and new governor continue the progress we saw in recent years advancing the humane agenda?” said Jennifer Bevan-Dangel, Maryland state director for the Humane Society of the United States. “As we approach the final hours of session, we can confidently say that the legislature and the new administration have demonstrated their commitment to fighting the big fights to end suffering for animals across Maryland.” The legislature passed several additional reforms that will protect animals, including:
FYI [REPRINTED] It’s kitten season! Do you know what to do if you find a litter? Give stray cats the best chance of survival by following these steps. LINDA’S LINE Hi. June is here again, and we are all enjoying much better and warmer weather and making plans for the arrival of summer. This is a welcome break for all of us, especially for the strays. This month we also honor all the Fathers of this world. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of the two-legged, and four-legged fathers out there a HAPPY FATHER’S DAY. I am hoping that the amount of 4-legged fathers will decrease, so we will have less strays in the world. We have all gone through a lot this past year, and I hope that you, and your families are doing well. According to news reports, the World Health Organization has just announced that COVID is no longer a world emergency. We have also been told that it is no longer necessary to wear a mask, but you can do so at your own discretion. This is wonderful news to all of us. On another note, whether you are at home or on vacation, please remember to carry pet food, and water with you in your travels, in case you come across any strays that need a helping hand. It’s a rough world out there, and as their guardians, it is up to us to do what we can, whenever we can to help them. If you see an injured animal, please don’t pass them by, and do nothing. Please call Animal Care & Control (dial 311- the Mayor’s Office) to report it, to have them pick up the animal. If you live outside of New York or are on vacation, please call the local Animal Care & Control Center. It is important to remember that the strays too, are G-d’s children, and as such, they deserve to be given the same respect, and treatment that we would give to a human being that is hurt. A reminder that this month is also Adopt A Shelter Cat Month. So, if you are thinking of taking in a cat or dog, please consider looking into adopting one, or even two, from a shelter, rather than buying them from a pet store. There are so many wonderful and deserving animals in shelters such as ASPCA, and Animal Care & Control, where you could be saving an animal’s life. You can look within your local rescue groups. If you have a computer, you can check the internet, under Google.com for rescue groups in whatever area you are in, to find them. The animals desperately need, and want a good, loving home. If you don’t see what you are looking for at these shelters, please feel free to call Save Our Strays, and we will be happy to offer you some other options to consider. Our phones are opened Monday to Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All phone calls, and messages are always returned and answered in a timely fashion. Also, please remember whether you’re on vacation or here at home, to carry cool bottled water for your pets. It is very important to keep them well hydrated, and as comfortable as possible in the hot weather. Yes, they feel the heat, and can be affected by it the same way as humans are. Also, please remember to wipe the bottom of your dog’s paws with a cool cloth or pet wipe, as well as the top of his or her head, before walking them as this will help to keep their bodies cool, and keep their paws from being irritated by the hot sidewalks. It is a good idea to wipe their paws, and the nose and mouth area after a walk as well, because we do not know what germs they may pick up while they are out on the streets. Never leave a pet dog or cat in a locked car, even with the windows opened a little bit. The summer heat, along with a metal roof of a car, will make the temperature rise very fast. Have a wonderful summer! Stay safe! That’s all for now, but I’ll be back again next month. Till next time. CLOSING THOUGHT Our hearts continue to go out to out to the Rescuers around the world that helped to rescue animals in the horrible earthquakes that happened in their areas. There is still so much need in the Ukraine for the animals that became homeless during the war, and unfortunately, most still are. It doesn’t matter whether you are “Red or Blue.” CNN runs awards for heroes on their website. The reason I am telling you this is, that there is a group in the Ukraine that is trying to win one of these awards, so hat the grant money can be used to help the war-torn homeless animals in their country. If you could take the time to cast a vote for them, it would be a good mark in the Gift of Life Book. The Fourth of July is coming soon, and firecrackers go off starting in June. Please be aware of the strays in your area. They can become frightened by the noise, and run out in front of a car. Pets can pull out of their leash, and collar. This day is NOT a celebration for them. If you are a snowbird, please update your address with us. Thank you to all our Adam, Eve and Sponsor-A-Stray members. Please pass our newsletter around. We need more Adam, Eve and Sponsor-A-Stray members. We rely on the funds from their donations. They are really very important. 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 one, and all have a wonderful summer, and let’s try to help one stray at a time. The many stray animals out there won’t have a wonderful summer. That’s why we must continue to spay, and neuter and hopefully, reduce the stray population. And yes, More Humane Laws for all animals – cats, dogs, horses, farm animals etc. We have to become a better world. Till next time. Waggin’ Off
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