HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY

Dear Friends and Members:

This is a special July. It is 250 years that our country is

in existence.

We have come a long way in Animal Rights, but not

nearly enough. We still have a long way to go.

There are articles that we have written that bear

repeating, and last July’s Waggin’ Tails is one of them. So, here

are some excerpts from July 2025.

Once a year, we take an important issue and repeat an

article that we think is important to repeat.

1. Be a responsible pet owner.

Know about, and fulfill the needs of you pet. Don’t just

concern yourself with basic needs – give your pet positive

experiences that really enhance its well-being. They have

shorter lives than us. Let’s make it count.

2. Be an example of kindness to other pets. Foster a pet that

has suffered abandonment, if you can. Sadly, many pets

are relinquished to shelters for various reasons. Foster

homes help these animals to recover, and prepare them to

move on to a new permanent loving home.

3. Intervene if you witness animal cruelty, abuse or neglect

by calling the Police. Don’t put yourself in danger, and if

possible, take a video and try to wait for police to come.

Take care of yourself first, you are needed to be around to

help other animals.

4. Teach your children to have respect for animals. Set a

good example by being respectful towards animals. Help

them to grow up to become the next generation of

advocates for animals, we really need new people.

You see: there are many ways each of us can contribute to

a kinder world for animals. Everyone can change the life

of an animal for the better. You have the chance to be a

hero for animals. Will you take it? There are many more

ways that we can help animals. Just treat them as you

would treat yourself.

P.S.:- Please watch out for pets, and strays. The firecrackers

are very frightening to them. Pets are on a leash (or should be),

but strays can run into traffic.

Have a wonderful, safe summer.