INTERNATIONAL HOMELESS ANIMALS DAY – AUGUST 15, 2020

Dear Friends and Members:

This has been quite a year. Some things are the same,
like this hot, humid summer. That’s about it. Vacations are
limited in most states, as to where to go or what to do, with the
pandemic still with us. We have two choices, stay home and be
safe or take our chances on the outside. Oh yes, there is one
more thing that is the same. The strays. They suffer in the
summer with the heat. What food they can find is spoiled. They
still reproduce on the streets, and the kittens and puppies start a
new round of suffering. The world needs a wake-up call to the
suffering of humanity, both two-legged and four-legged. We
truly need to become our brother’s keeper. The homeless adopt
strays to make a family. They know what it means to be alone,
in a world of people just passing you by. They see the strays in
the same light. How often do we pass a stray, and say, “oh, how
terrible,” but what do we do. We carry food, and water to help
with a moment’s reprieve. We have to do more. Spaying, and
neutering is one way to cut the circle of kittens, and puppies
being born to suffer. If you know of a Rescuer in you area,
perhaps you can help them with food or pay a veterinary bill.
That’s what we are doing, as best we can. Without you, we
could not do this. We need your help, and you have been
wonderful.

I just like to go the extra mile, to help as much as I can.
It is the beginning of humanity – your brother’s keeper. The
pandemic is hurting the strays – loss of jobs, loss of income.
You can’t give what you don’t have. So any extra that you can
give is a blessing to the strays. We provide food to the colonies
in Brooklyn, and Florida. The Rescuers that care for them, also
help with food. We should all do what we can. Everything, and
everyone is appreciated. Be safe, and take care of yourself –
you are very important.

See a Stray
Help a Stray
Animals are a gift.
Let us cherish them.

Hi.
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Here we are in the month of August, the hottest month of summer. Please,
please watch out for the strays, and remember to carry dry food (moist food will spoil
in the heat) and bottled water with you, with something to put the water in. You can
make a bowl from aluminum foil wrap, which you can fold in your bag. It is just as
difficult for them to find these necessities in the hot weather, as it is in winter. They
will be most grateful for your help.

This month, on August 15 th , we also celebrate International Homeless Animals
Day. If you are thinking of getting a new pet, please consider adopting from a shelter,
rather than buying one from a pet store. There are so many wonderful animals in the
shelters that are deserving of a good, loving home. You should also consider
adopting from Animal Care and Control, and ASPCA, as by doing so, you can save
lives. There are other shelters in the five boroughs of New York that you can adopt
from also. If you are interested in contacting them, please feel free to call me Monday
to Friday, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, and I will be happy to help you, and to those of you
that live outside of the New York area, please adopt from your local ASPCA. There
are many rescue groups that are 501(c)3, that hold animals for adoption. You can
google them in your area.

As I said above, this is the hottest month of summer so please remember,
whether you are at home or away on vacation, that in the heat of the summer, the best
time to walk your pet is before 11 a.m., and late afternoon, as these are the times
when the sun is weakest. Remember that extreme heat is just as bad for animals as it
is for us. Please remember to carry water with you for your pet. It is important to
keep them well hydrated in the warm weather. Also, and again, I know that we have
said this before, but I feel that it is important enough to repeat – NEVER, EVER leave
a pet or a child in a parked car in the heat, as this can lead to tragic results. We see
stories of tragedies like this on the news too often. If you see an animal or a child left
in a situation like this, please don’t ignore it – notify someone immediately. If you see
an animal that looks like it has been abused, please don’t pass it by, do something
about it. Remember that we are the guardians of the strays, and they will be grateful
for any help that we can give.

On another note, we all know that the Covid-19 situation is far from over, so
when you leave the house, please be careful to protect yourself, and your children
properly with masks, and gloves (especially if you go into a store). This is so
important, because even if you have been tested, and found to be negative for the
virus, there are still so many people out there, who have not been tested yet, and are
not wearing any protection. As such, if they are carrying it without knowing it, you
can become infected and carry it back to your family, and even your pets. So, please
be aware, and be careful.

That’s all for now, but I’ll be back next month. Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Till next time.