A Fund For Jessica

[Aspen and Misty]

I would be more then happy to donate. She was one of my fav posters.


Ash

[KYS]

Mary,
You are in our hearts and prayers.

(((HUG'S)))
Karen

[anna_66]

I think this is a wonderful idea.

Mary, I'm so glad that you've seen how much your daughter meant to all of us here at PT.
{{{{HUGS}}}}
Anna

[MaxandSpike'sMom]

This is a great idea! Count me in!

Let me know when everything is set up!

[moosmom]

With all due respect to Jessica's family, before I go sending off any of my hard earned dollars to this fund, I would really appreciate it if you could post an obituary that was printed in the paper, a newspaper story that appeared or SOMETHING as proof that Jessica is indeed and sadly no longer with us. Pardon me for my skeptisism, but certain things just aren't adding up.

If I am out of line and there HAS been a devastating tragedy, then please accept my sincere apologies.

[zippy-kat]

Today is a horridly busy day at work and I will not be able to call Best Friends until tomorrow at lunch.

Since the issue has been raised, I'm asking all who are interested in donating, to PM/Email me with a "let's wait" or "full steam ahead."

[jenluckenbach]

Donna, just so you don't look like the only one who wonders this, I too think that there is a possibility of a "scam". BUT since this fund would not be for a person or family, but for a rescue organization, then EITHER way, I would donate.

[robinh]

Donna, I really do understand your skepticism (I've been told I'm one of the most cynical people on earth), but since what jenluckenbach says is true, I'll still plan to donate in Jessica's name.

Just for those who do wonder, do we know what state Jessica lived in? Sometimes you can go on line and look up obits - I know all the regional papers here have them on line.

[slick]

Well, I must be pretty naive because I never for one minute thought that this could be a scam!! Please send us the information I'll gladly donate.

[2kitties]

Moosmom has a very valid point. I, too, feel terrible for any family dealing with such a tragedy. However, in internet situations, we all must protect ourselves as well.
My heart goes out to anyone dealing with the loss of a child.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by moosmom
Pardon me for my skeptisism, but certain things just aren't adding up.

Donna, I can understand your skepticism because a lot of things on the internet need to be questioned and not taken for face value, but what "things" aren't adding up? I'm just curious because what I see is a young girl joins an internet site and gets to know a few people, she suddenly, tragically dies and her mother is nice enough to let us all know about it. She is understandably distraught and dealing with all the many things that need to be dealt with when there is a death, and she's not posting anything regularly at all. Then you have all the people here who are horrified at the news and want to do something good in the young girl's name by setting up a fund to help out some animals.

Don't get me wrong, because I'm one to question just about everything I see on the internet if it's from an unknown source. I'm just confused as to what is not adding up?

[Denyce]

Moosmom's point is extremely valid. I have been through this whole thing before on a chat site. And it was a total scam. And the people who lied about this person having died were not even looking for any money...only attention. So it is not out of line to feel this way at all.

However, also as Jen pointed out it would be giving money to a legitimate charity which is always a good thing.

[boscibo]

Moosmom brings up some interesting points, and I agree. I have been through this before too - a couple of times. Usually if a situation like this is real, an obit or news article will be presented. Funeral or card/flower info will be given to greiving freinds. I guess I am cynical too, but having been burnt in situations like this, I need proof. The fact that Jessica's mother seems to be monotoring these boards (I have seen her online quite a few times in the past few days) and hasn't responded to pleas for info for a card, or any funeral info seems odd to me. I understand she is upset if this truly happened, but if she is online, why not announce the funeral home/church at least?

[catland]

Let's back up a bit here.

Yes, we have every right to be cautious - its just a good thing to do. But I'm going to operate from the position that this is no hoax. Given that, it was extremely kind and generous of Jessica's mom to even bother to contact us, she didn't have to do this. Also, given that this is the internet and anyone could be reading these words, maybe she doesn't want to post more detailed information in order to protect her familiy from the wierdos out there.

Lets respect the privacy of the family. Jessica's mom, excuse us for getting carried away here - take your time. We certainly cannot fathom your grief.

[wolfsoul]

I, too, understand the need to be sure. I do believe in all that has happened, but you can never be 100% sure unless you know the person personally. I've already gotten PM's from people saying that they don't believe it...

Please excuse me as well, I believe that there has been a tragedy -- I'm just stating that I can never know for sure unless there is proof.

So sorry for my comment if it offended anyone.