Opening Thought August 2026. INTERNATIONAL HOMELESS ANIMALS DAY

Dear Friends and Members:

Summer heat is at its highest, unless you live in the

mountains.

Many strays lose their lives to Heat Stroke. Please leave,

at least water, and if you can, dry food. At least the water

hydrates, and the dry food gives some nourishment.

When we live in the city, we can’t understate the

hardships that the strays go through. We see it every day, and it

is a terrible thing.

I now live in the South. We have many strays here also.

Along with the strays, we have horrible conditions where dogs

are chained up in the heat, and winter cold with no relief. We

help where we can, through Rescuers and other organizations.

The wildlife doesn’t have it any easier. I have deer that

visit my bird feed stand. I am told that is like candy for them. I

have a pregnant doe that comes as well. I worry for her, since

we also have cayotes. Moving here has been an eye opener to

the hardships of all animals.

There are some organizations that help. We need to

recruit more people into the Humane movement. The animals,

all species, need us.

We will continue to help the strays, as long as we are

here, and financially able. You are the ones that keep us here.

Without your donations, there would be no Save Our Strays. As

they say in the South, you are a true blessing. Take care of

yourself, and have a good rest of the summer.