Doggie Express {March of Kindness: March 2}

Today, my random act of kindness is very random for me. I donated money to a good cause. Now, I'm not stingy. We just live on a very tight budget. I'm a SAHM and going to school full-time online. My hubby is unable to work due to lots of pain and a little thing called manic-depression. We live in a 628 square foot apartment with our almost-13 year old son and a toddler. We're living hand-to-mouth. So, whenever I see great causes that really need money, all I can do is hope they'll get the money they need from somewhere.

Not this time! I saw this and had to help:

ON MARCH 5 - I WILL BE TAKING A VAN FULL OF UNWANTED DOGS THAT CAME FROM THE MIAMI-DADE SHELTER IN FLORIDA - MOST OF THESE DOGS WERE DEATH ROW DOGS AND WOULD BE DEAD BY NOW

I HAVE OVER A DOZEN DOGS GOING NORTH TO RESCUES IN SOUTH CAROLINA, PENNSYLVANIA AND BOSTON - THESE RESCUES ARE GREAT RESCUES GROUPS AND ARE NO KILL - THESE RESCUES WANT TO TAKE MORE DOGS IN THE FUTURE! RIGHT NOW I HAVE THE DOGS IN VARIOUS FOSTERS AND KENNELS ALL OVER THE MIAMI AREA.

I HAVE A PAID SHELTER WORKER GOING ALONG TO TAKE CARE OF THE DOGS - WE HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACTS ON THE ROUTE IN SC, NC, VA, MD, PA

ALL DOGS WILL BE CRATED ON THE TRIP WITH VARIOUS STOPS ALONG THE WAY FOR POTTY BREAKS AND EXCERCISE

I AM RAISING MONIES TO COVER THE PULL FEES, KENNELING, VAN RENTAL, GAS, FOOD AND MISC. TRAVEL COSTS

I HAVE INVESTED HUNDREDS OF HOURS AND A LOT OF MY OWN MONIES TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN - I AM ASKING YOU TO HELP ME OUT WITH THESE COSTS

 When I lived in Los Angeles, I was really big on the cat rescue circuit. People really do go to shelters, bail the animals out, and then take them hundreds of miles to no-kill shelters. It takes a lot of time and costs a lot of money. The people who do this sort of thing are usually pretty darn poor, yet they choose to spend their time and money helping helpless animals rather than going out to eat or buying a new dress.

I have a PalPal account for the survey sites I belong to to deposit the dollor or two I wearn here and there into. I use the money to buy little luxuries when I see a great deal. Things like super-discounted toys, magazine subscriptions, household items. You know, stuff I really don't need, but they're nice to have. I also save up and buy gifts for holidays and birthdays. Well, when I saw the above plea for help, I opted to skip the new frying pan I had my eye on and help this poor woman get those pups somewhere safe.

That's my random act of kindness for today. I would love it if you could help out, too. It doesn't have to be much - even just a dollar or two. It all adds up!

You can donate HERE with PayPal. If you would like to deduct your contribution, you can send a check or money order (this is a 501c3 rescue organization):

Make payable to: "ARNNE" (Animal Rescue Network of New England)

Send check/M.O. to rescue address:

Ladydog Productions/Rescues

P.O. Box 1843

Broken Arrow, OK 74013

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS - CALL 202-465-6861 OR EMAIL: revivaljoe@usa.net