Jan 15 2009
What About The Pets?
The economy is a mess and I don’t know that I would find anyone who would dispute that is true. I see the articles about food pantries being down on donations and more people needing to use them. It makes me sad.
However, today one of my students brought something to my attention. She is in a club that looks out for Animal Welfare. Her question posed to me was “What about the pets?” She began to explain that her group is about to start a food drive and she wants to put a box in my classroom. The food collected will be pet food.
They aren’t trying to encourage anyone to get new pets that can’t afford them, but they want those that use the food pantry already to be able to feed those pets they already own. The SPCA here is full and if people can’t afford to take care of their pets, it is scary what they might choose to do with their pets instead.
I will admit that I had never thought of things from this perspective. It makes sense and I am glad she has found something that means a lot to her. She is a good girl and she has taught the teacher something all new today.
Another way of spreading kindness and making the world a better place.
I have worried about the pets since hearing about those whose homes are being foreclosed upon are leaving their pets behind. While I can understand desperate times . . . would you leave your child behind? My pets are as children to me . . . little creatures who are perpetually children and are totally dependent on their masters.
Sometimes today’s society makes me so sad . . .
Awesome post and a great idea . . .
Gina