Heartbreaking! Suggestions?

[Catlady711]

I belong to several freecycle groups in my area, I'll keep my eyes open on offers for stuff the H.S. can use. I'll also try posting a wanted ad there as well.

I'm not very good at face to face dealings with businesses and stuff, I'm very shy, and prefer to help behind the scenes. However I'm usually good with letter writing so I'll be writing up some letters to our local papers and business' and see what they say.

I agree they should just say no more pets, but I think they are too kind hearted to turn away a pregnant cat dumped on their doorstep. I agree with no-kill shelters to a point, but I agree that keeping a cat in a cage for 4 years seems like it's doing almost as much harm as good. It's a catch 22 there.

Thanx for the ideas, keep them coming along with your prayers!

[orangemm]

Our library has large boxes in the foyer that are marked for pet donations; food, towels, blankets, bedding, litter, etc. Maybe you could ask the libraries in your area for help also. I always find something to donate and the boxes usually fill up pretty quickly.

[Freedom]

I was going to suggest libraries but for a different reason. The often have teen group events. Book discussions, holiday crafts and so forth. Another place to let people know they can volunteer and make a difference.

See, the thing with volunteers is, you have a constant turnover, so you need a constant stream coming in. Plus some of them are like we here on PT; we end up adopting!

[Catty1]

Our local library has 'meet-a-pet' or something from the local HS once a month - maybe more.

Can't recall if the kids actually get to meet a pet - I think they do - and they and their parents get some education on looking after a pet properly!

Please keep us posted. I agree with Donna - MEDIA FIRST! Then there will be a few more people to help with putting boxes in libraries etc.

[Catlady711]

Hmmm I hadn't thought of the libraries. I have noticed donation bins for other things in there before and they do have a buletin board. I'll have to ask the librarians and see what they say. Thank you.