Nov. 17
Posted on November 17th, 2009 by roxxyroller in Free Coupons Canada Samples Canadian Free stuff.
I took some time this morning as I often do, to go through my email and read other’s great blogs that I subscribe to via email.
I was reading ” She Scribes” and got to reading an article posted by them that instantly brought tears to my eyes. This site that “She Scribes” featured on their blog is so beneficial, and I had not really thought about it until this story reached out to me today.
For those of you who do not subscribe to that particular blog, I think that you should, as there are some really good articles posted!
Here is what was posted on “She Scribes“, taken from their blog, word for word as I really wanted to share this with my readers too!
This time of year people tend to be a bit more charitable and donate to many causes. Sadly it’s only around that holidays that people want to be giving to help others have a happy holiday. Although that is admireable, people are hungry year round, not just during the holidays. Many people and organizations need help year round, not just during the holiday season.
This year if you donate or volunteer to help out those less fortunate then yourself please try and make an extra effort in 2010 to donate or volunteer a few more times throughout the year if at all possible. $10.00 here, $5,00 there can help. Even donating an hour of your time by volunteering can really make a huge difference.
There is a charity that is not very well known, but their efforts are no less admirable then other charties.
When I read this from the Pets of Homeless web site it brought a tear to my eye…
A well dressed woman walks up to a homeless man and gives him a bag of fast food on her way to work. The man has been sitting on the sidewalk in the same spot for weeks, he looks up and says “God bless you.” The woman nods and walks away but not before she turns to see him open the bag and remove a burger, take a bite and give the rest to his dog. This scene is probably something that goes on more often than we would like to think.
It is estimated by the National Coalition for the Homeless that 3.5 million people are homeless. Between 5% to 10% of homeless people have dogs and/or cats. In some areas of the country the rate is as high as 24%. Most people who experience homelessness are homeless for a short period of time, and usually need help finding housing or a rent subsidy. But unfortunately for those with pets it becomes more difficult. Many are forced to choose between their pet or a roof over their head. Surprisingly, most choose to stay on the streets with their pets for longer periods of time. Their pets are nonjudgmental, providing comfort, an emotional bond of loyalty. In some cases they provide the homeless with protection and keep them warm. The tragic part is that the pets of the homeless do not choose their owners.
As the “mom” to four cats and a dog I know just how much joy and happiness and pet can bring into your life. Your pets love you and want to make you happy. They are always there for you. I can’t imagine a life without pets. Growing up my pets were my best friends. I lived in the country and there weren’t many kids where I lived so my dogs, cats, birds, fish, hamsters and even a horse were my friends.
Being homeless, even for a short period of time is hard enough. I am sure that having a constant companion with you (a pet) provides comfort and gives you a sense of love that you might not otherwise have.
Pets of Homeless helps homeless people struggling to find a home with food for their best friends. Food banks and soup kitchens often do not have the supplies or resources to feed pets too.
Pictures like the one above and the ones below really touched my heart.
To learn how you can help please visit
Thanks to She Scribes for posting this very important story and organization with us all!
Tags: Help Feed the Pets of the Homeless
couponmama
November 17th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Okay, Roxxy, I am officially crying now. Those pictures just broke my heart.
roxxyroller
November 17th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Oh I know how you feel CouponMama! I sat here with tears in my eyes too! So, so sad!
Tanis
December 10th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Well, it brought me to tears as well. Normally I see a homeless person with a dog and I think, why do they have to bring a pet into “that”, but I realize, as I have 5 cats, that animals really do bring a sense of friendship and companionship.
I was happy to receive a bag of cat food for my cats. Well, I should have given it to someone who needed it.
Thank you for bringing this to light.