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To Anyone Who's Ever Rescued A Dog

Pam D'Addio, West Palm Beach Animal Rescue Examiner
May 24, 2010

Whether you've picked up a stray, adopted your pets from a shelter or rescue, donated to help animals, or you spend your life dedicated to rescue work each and every day, you're a wonderful light in the dark fight against pet overpopulation and euthanasia.

Shelter and rescue workers are reminded of the sad statistics each day:

    millions of dogs euthanized in shelters each year
    14,000 animals euthanized last year in Palm Beach County alone
    60% of dogs who enter shelters euthanized due to lack of loving homes for them
    up to 50 animals a day taken in at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control

It's an overwhelming problem and one that can really weigh on the hearts of those who care so much.  We hear about the Michael Vick's of the world.  We see puppy mills featured on television, and the news covers every disgusting case of animal abuse as it unfolds.  Most people 'tsk tsk' and feel sad for a moment, but others roll up their sleeves and get busy to be part of the solution.  

Quietly, behind the scenes, without any recognition, are legions of amazing people who are making a difference in ways large and small.  They are the unsung heroes whose only 'thanks' is a sloppy, wet kiss from a rescued dog or the tiniest tail wag of a frightened, beaten-down canine soul who's learning to trust again.  And that is enough to keep them going when their hearts get heavy. 

It's easy to wonder how your small efforts can ever help curb the problems we face in sheltering. It's easy to be discouraged as you hold a trembling, sick, or injured animal in your arms and know how many more there are. It's devastating to know that an animal you could not save has been lost. It's easy to shed tears and be bogged down by the vast numbers who need your help.

And yet, despair can be erased in a moment as you watch a long-time shelter 'guest' go home, or an abused animal slowly learn to trust you. You can make a difference, one dog at a time.

Every animal advocate, every shelter or rescue worker, every person who donates, adopts, spays and neuters, or works diligently every day should read this story when the going gets tough. It's been rewritten in many forms, but originally was written by Loren Eiseley, an anthropologist.

  One day a man was walking along a beach as the sun was rising on the day. As he walked along the shore, he noticed a small figure up ahead. As he got closer, he realized it was a small boy who was picking up objects from the sand and throwing them into the sea. As he approached, he said to the boy, "What are you doing?". The boy replied, "Throwing starfish into the ocean". "But why?" asked the astounded man. "Because the sun is coming up and they are stranded on the beach. The tide has gone out and if I don't help them, they will die". The man thought for a moment as he looked up and down the vast stretch of beach covered with hundreds of starfish.  "Young man, don't you realize there are miles and miles of beach and starfish along every mile? You can't possibly make a difference!" At this, the boy bent down to pick up yet another starfish, walked to the water's edge and threw it in. "Made a difference to that one", he said.

Thank you to those who make a difference, from the bottom of every rescued animal's heart!

If you'd like to join the fight to save the lives of homeless, abandoned, abused animals, here are ways you can help:

Why Not Buy An Orange Canary?

 One of the things that make the canary such an amazing pet is their lifespan; they can live for up to a quarter of a century if properly cared for, in a clean environment. The orange canary is a "Red Factor" bird, that is a genetic mix of the Black Hooded Siskin and a German Roller Canary. While they're naturally a shade of orange or red -- you can feed them to enhance or change their color to something more unique, if you like.

These chipper little birds are a great addition to any household, but you should take care to examine potential pets, before taking them home from the breeder:

•They should appear quite active and excited for the most part. An canary with a sullen look on their face and no excitement in their eyes may likely be sick.
•Cup them in your hands and feel the breast-bone of the bird. A protruding breast-bone means that the animal is too thin and may not last very long (sick canaries are hard to recoup).
•After checking the breast-bone of your orange canary: Put their chest to your ear and listen to their breathing -- a clicking noise may indicate respiratory issues with the bird.
•If you're paying for a true orange canary; make sure the breeder is well-commended and even part of a Canary Breeder's Club. The bird will only be good as it's parents and grandparents.
 
When it's all said and done and you have a wonderful orange canary lighting up your home with it's wonderful song and endearing movements, you'll no doubt be the talk of all your friends. They also make for a great show bird and major competitions take place all over the world to celebrate this beautiful bird. 

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