Love's Sharebook 

Before humans die, they write their last Will & Testament, give their home & all they have, to those they leave behind.  If, with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I’d ask. . .

To a poor and lonely stray I’d give:

My happy home.

My bowl & cozy bed, soft pillows and all my toys.

The lap, which I loved so much.

The hand that stroked my fur & the sweet voice which spoke my name.

I’d Will to the sad, scared shelter dog, the place I had in my human’s loving heart, of which there seemed no bounds.

So, when I die, please do not say, “I will never have a pet again, for the loss and pain is more than I can stand.”

Instead, go find an unloved dog, one whose life has held no joy or hope and give MY place to HIM.

This is the only thing that I can give . . .

The love I left behind.

Author Unknown

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein

Hey:

Please send an email to those below stating that you do not want the geese to die!:

nrosenblum@vomny.org, lsantoro@vomny.org, imiller@vomny.org, lpotok@vomny.org, abermudez@vomny.org, JohnF@westchesterlegislators.com, CEO@WESTCHESTERGOV.COM

Sample Letter below:

Dear Sir or Madame:

I am appalled that you would consider such am inhumane and terrible way of dealing with a problem. Those geese have every right to be in Mamaroneck and live in peace without being abused or slaughtered. 

Try using our head and your heart and find a way to come up with an intelligent solution instead of murder of the innocent.

Stop the genocide of Canadian Geese!!!!

Thank you.

The INSANE cost of Killing Geese in New York City

Hey:

Have a heart!  Consider giving a homeless pet a new start!  Consider adopting, today.

Love comes in many shapes and sizes and might even have wings instead of four legs!  Unconditional love cannot be bought otherwise.  Take this chance to find the Love of your life!  Take this opportunity to explore the possibilities – after all, Love is in the air.

If you cannot adopt, consider making a donation to your local animal shelter.  This year has started out rough for the majority of animal shelters as when taxes go up, donations go down.  Consider making a small donation towards the care of a homeless animal today or perhaps you might consider cage sponsorship.

May your love be as true and undemanding as the animal human love bond.  

H appy Valentine’s Day!

Thank you.

Love Animals Too 

We, the People, who can barely afford to put food on our tables, have no more to give.  Stop threatening our social security, our medicare & medicade.  Start looking at the government employees for give backs, start looking at their pay and benefits and start cutting there!  Leave us, the 99%, alone.  We cannot afford any more cuts or tax hikes!  We have no more to give!

Due to the tough economic environment many animal shelters are currently full and can no longer accept pets.  As a result, the shelters are running short on food and cash.  Some shelters are absolutely desperate for assistance.

I have spoken to several people from various animal shelters recently and all that I had spoken to appear to be in the same situation, though some are worse off than others. 

The reason why I am telling you this is because The Middletown Humane Society is at full capacity and is in need of assistance.  There are several things that you can do to help.

1)       Consider adopting an animal from the shelter.  You can view their current animals on-line or in person.  Visit the shelter at The Middletown Humane Society – 142 Bloomingburg Road, Middletown New York 10940 (845) 361-1861 or www.middletownhumanesociety.com.

2)       Consider Cage Sponsorship which is explained on their website.  Basically, you sponsor a cage and your name is put on a plague which is placed on that cage & the funds for the sponsorship go towards the care of the animal in that particular cage.  And, if the present animal in your sponsorship cage is adopted, the next animal put into that cage picks up the sponsorship care until your sponsorship runs out.

3)       Become a Member of The Middletown Humane Society.  You can get a membership form directly from the shelter.

4)       Make a one-time donation to the shelter.  They accept Pay Pal, checks or cash.  See their website for more details.

5)       Donate pet food or items currently requested on their website.  Stop by & drop the items off or send them a check or gift certificate for the requested items.  Even better, make a collection of requested items in your neighborhood and take the entire collection to the shelter including your donation.

6)       Mention the shelter situation at your office.  Perhaps instead of exchanging office holiday gifts this year, your office might consider making a donation to the shelter.

7)       Tell your friends and family members about The Middletown Humane Society’s situation perhaps they can consider any of these options as worthwhile and find a way to help also.

8)       Hang a copy of this message in a public place or in your office.  Perhaps there is someone else that might be interested in assisting.

9)       Volunteer to assist with the care of the animals at the shelter.

If you would like to donate to a different animal shelter, they all accept Pay Pal and would be more than glad to accept your gift.  Another animal shelter in great need is the Warwick Humane Society.  This shelter currently has over 180 cats that have been abandoned and can use cat food donations and funds.   Warwick Valley Humane Society - P.O. Box 61, 48 Public Works Drive, Warwick, NY 10990 Phone: (845) 986-2473 or http://wvhumane.org/animalshelter/

Whatever you decide to do is appreciated.  Please do something to help.  After all, giving to those in need is the real reason for the holidays!

In advance, thank you for your kindness and understanding. 

Happy holidays.

May this be the happiest Thanksgiving ever for you & yours!

September 17 - 24 is our own e-event. Go to the site, Facebook or Twitter to learn about this exciting offer.

Less Adoptable Week!

Mythbuster Monday: Learn the truth about all black pets and see our beauties.

Truthtelling Tuesday: While some of our animals have behavioral issues, this doesn't mean that they can't become great pets.

Betty White Wednesday: You know what this is; it's all about our more adult pets.

Think About It Thursday: It's all about pit bulls. They're not all the "bad boys" they've been made out to be.

Feline Friday: FIV is not a death sentence. Find out the facts.

Meet our very own Laurel and Hardy!

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You are receiving this e-mail because you are a member of the Humane Society of Middletown or you signed up at an adoption event, fundraiser or on the shelter website or facebook page.

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Hey:

Yes, that is right, this week into next week all pets listed are going to be given up for adoption at a lower price then would normally be the case but only for one week beginning on September 16, 2012.  These are considered less adoptable pets (for instance, black cats, black dogs, etc.).

You can find out more information on Petfinder

http://www.petfinder.com/index.html

Center of the page (Orange Heading) – Help Pets Find Homes.

These are perfectly wonderful, healthy & loving pets but because of stigmas unfairly placed on them for their color, age, size or breed are less adoptable.

Please consider one of these beautiful animals as an addition to your family.

Please help give a new & loving home to one that is desperately in need.

Thank you.

Love Animals Too