I "Like" Maui Humane Society on Facebook and oftentimes I will peruse the photos of cats and dogs awaiting adoption. Why I torture myself like this, I don't know, but it's along the same lines as allowing myself to sit through and watch those depressing, sob-inducing commercials put on by the ASPCA (you know which ones I'm referring to, right?). This morning, after looking through the new weekly photos of patient souls waiting to be loved, I lost it.
So my gift for Day 2 was a financial contribution to the Maui Humane Society. This non-profit corporation has always hovered near the top of our list of charitable organizations that we choose to support; given the limited resources we have on such a small island, this particular chapter relies heavily on community donations to fund daily operations and ongoing education and adoption programs.
Phil and I realize that there are scores of other charities we can support and while we do have our long-standing relationships with some, we share a mutual, unspoken agreement that our favor lies with animals in need. I suppose it is fair to say that we might feel differently if we had never adopted Grace from the Humane Society eight years ago, but for now, this works...for us.
I have written a post about MHS before; I can't reiterate enough how grateful I am for their mission and for the staff of volunteers who work tirelessly in their efforts to find healthy, loving homes for the countless animals in their shelter.
If I could save them and adopt them all, I would. But I can't, so for now donations will have to suffice. We're just trying to do our small part to spread the love. To people and animals, alike.
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Today's Gratitude List:
1) Being employed = Ability to make donations.
2) The thoughtful email I received this morning from my friend Sarah (I love you!).
3) Waking up to soft kisses on my cheeks and nose from The Hubs, opening my eyes to see his smiling face and hearing him say: "Good Morning, Love."
good for you, sweet girl! there's nothing like giving to animals. they are so helpless and dependent, and it truly makes a huge difference. those commercials get me every time! the most heart-wrenching ones are when sarah mclachlan starts singing "angel." oh the tears! you have such a lovely, giving spirit!
ReplyDeletehi there_ i'm your newest follower from today's global blog hop. My sister in law is from Maui (her parents still live there) and I noticed your humane society post. My sister is part of the adoptagoldenknoxville.org site
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laura
http://imnotatrophywife.blogspot.com
i literally had to force myself not to walk into the humane society yesterday...i want to adopt a pup so bad be we just can't right now. I'm with ya...i'd take em all in if i could!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Angie, Those ASPCA commercials are heart wrenching and I cannot even watch them anymore. Being aware of the problem is enough emotional pain and we too give to our local animal shelters. I wanted to comment too, on the lovely awakening of your day "Good Morning, Love." It brought a smile as I know the feeling well :-)
ReplyDeleteYou asked about my post on Monday being Wish or Resolution; It was actually the inspiration for a post and that is all I could muster at the time. A plethora of distractions keep popping up and sweeping me off path. That's a really long story though :-). And about Diane Keaton :-) I often hear that when I meet people :-) and I love it. She plays such great roles that remind me of myself sometimes. A little crazy, sometimes naive, hilarious at times, creative. I actually posted a pic and quoted her in my blog on July 3rd.
Oh and before I go, I want to say thank you for your post on 29 Gifts. I actually signed up yesterday and it feels great to be in that awareness that giving intentionally can really occur in everyday ordinary events. I appreciate that reminder. Have a beautiful day. ~ Blessings, Janet
oh my....those ASPCA commercials with "angel" being played in the background leaves me in tears every time. i am always thrilled when people speak of their love for animals.
ReplyDeletemy heart has always been with animals in need and thank you for speaking of the humane society that is near and dear to your heart.
thank you for sharing as always...you have such a beautiful way with words ♥
xoxo
I am so happy you did this! We found a dog and took it in a couple weeks ago that turned out to be a little too much to handle so we had to take it to the humane society and seeing all the dogs there broke my heart. Your so lovely!
ReplyDeleteJust stumbled across your blog... this 29 gifts idea is so neat.
ReplyDeleteLove you too!:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift! I know you love your furbaby as much as I love mine:)
Your gratitude list is adorable! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo
vintch: the sarah mclachlan commercial was just the one I was referring to! The first time I saw that, I sobbed. Full-on, sobbing! :( Those poor animals...
ReplyDeleteLaura: Thank you for following!
ruthy ann: Oh, so you can commiserate on my painful desire to adopt! Space is an issue for us right now, so this particular dream will have to wait.
Janet: Hello sweet lady, I'm so glad to see that you've joined in on the 29 Gifts challenge. I was so excited to read your post for Day 1 & Day 2. Can't wait to see what the next month brings for you!
Lindsay: Like vintch mentioned above, the Sarach Mclachlan ASPCA commercial is the worst of the bunch...I am a sobbing, hot mess whenever I see it. :( And I can't NOT watch it when I know it's on...isn't that weird? In a way, I almost force myself to watch so that I am constantly reminded of their reality and never forget that these poor animals need a voice!
Shalyn: Oh, thank you for at least trying to bring the pup into your home! Hopefully the original owners will come for him or he gets adopted into a new family...
Relevant Notes: Agreed!
sarah:xoxo! I owe you an email...I haven't forgotten...just trying to get myself into the right frame of mind to send you a thoughtful response!
Kate: :) xoxo!