Alley Cat Give Away

With temperatures in the twenties, snow falling and an unheated building the love and concern for creature companions was very much evident with four ladies that are members of the Alley Cat Aid Brigade. Those were the conditions those ladies pictured above subjected themselves to having another pet food give away yesterday and today. I think it was warmer outside than what it was inside the building.

It was another successful event providing folks with pet food. The food is all donated from the Humane Society and other individuals. Their aim is to help those who might have trouble buying it out of their meager funds. Next month's give away is scheduled for February 21 & 22. The hours will be the same - 11 AM to 3 PM.

Connie Carmichael told me they ran out of cat food the first thing this morning and only had nine bags of dog food left by the end of the two day event. Believe me they had quite a bit when they started out yesterday morning. The left overs will be donated to St. Francis Animal Shelter.

Connie also told me they are gearing up to campaign for getting people to realize that keeping dogs chained up outside is inhumane. I remember reading one time that a dog's biggest fear is being left alone. From reading the literature that they gave me it reminded me that dogs and cats are pack animals. From early in their lives they are separated from the litter and adopted by us humans. We in turn become their new pack or family. Any conscientious pet owner can tell you how attached you can get with these furry, four legged critters. There were many times over the years that I thought the dog was the only one glad to see me get home!

This new campaign is tied in with an organization called Dogs Deserve Better. It's a nationwide effort and you can view their web site at http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/.

In the meantime if you need any information or care to make a contribution you can call Connie at 330-532-9064 or Fay at 330-532-4331.

Pictured above is the building they are using across Commerce Street from the old Sterling Plant. From the left in the other picture is Connie Carmichael, Ruth Ensinger, Fay Lombardozzie and Sharon Buswell. These are the four ladies I mentioned. They are probably still trying to get the cold out of their toes. The last picture is Midget peaking out from her new master's coat. She was doing her best to stay warm while checking out the action.

Thanks ladies for all your efforts. Stay warm...

ole nib