Links to Amazing People and Groups
The U.S. continues to suffer from pet overpopulation as people buy from breeders (backyard or professional breeders) and millions of wonderful shelter pets continue to meet tragic ends every year. So many shelter animals are right now seeking their forever homes, having come from the streets, from situations that were neglectful or abusive, from people who decided they could no longer keep these companion animals for whatever reason. The most wonderful dogs and cats I've ever met were unwanted (left on the street) or shelter animals. I share my home with 7 such amazing critters.
Black animals are especially maligned simply because of their color. I have personally heard potential adopters curse sweet little black cats, calling them evil, deeming them unworthy of love. Please see the groups below to understand the plight of all animals of all colors. And please support your local shelter with your time, your donation, your compassion.
I also strongly feel that our circle of compassion should stretch beyond just those beloved four-legged furries who live in our homes. Animals -- beautiful, smart, emotional, compassionate, loving, forgiving animals -- are suffering right now in factory farms, laboratories, circuses, zoos and other "entertainment" venues that exploit captive wild animals, and much more. Please educate yourself and others, make wise choices, and help where you can. Together, we can make a difference in animals' suffering!
These issues are reflected in my work.
Here are some great folks who are helping make the world a kinder place:
Alley Cat Allies: Dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of our nation's cats.
Asia Voight: animal communicator
bad dog frida: Really Cool Things for Good Dogs and Their People (shop online or in Madison)
Best Friends Animal Society
Black Dog Rescue Project
Born Free (formerly Animal Protection Institute)
Dogs Deserve Better: No Chained Dogs!
End Dog Fighting in Milwaukee
Friends of the Sacramento City Shelter Animals
Grey2K USA: Protecting Greyhounds Nationwide
PetMassage, Ltd.
Pets In Need
Project Coyote
Red Rover: Bringing Animals From Crisis to Care
Triquetra Massage and Healing (Madison-area human massage)
Vegan Outreach Guide
What's Really in Petfood (a must-read before your cat or dog's next meal)
Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project, Inc.
Black animals are especially maligned simply because of their color. I have personally heard potential adopters curse sweet little black cats, calling them evil, deeming them unworthy of love. Please see the groups below to understand the plight of all animals of all colors. And please support your local shelter with your time, your donation, your compassion.
I also strongly feel that our circle of compassion should stretch beyond just those beloved four-legged furries who live in our homes. Animals -- beautiful, smart, emotional, compassionate, loving, forgiving animals -- are suffering right now in factory farms, laboratories, circuses, zoos and other "entertainment" venues that exploit captive wild animals, and much more. Please educate yourself and others, make wise choices, and help where you can. Together, we can make a difference in animals' suffering!
These issues are reflected in my work.
Here are some great folks who are helping make the world a kinder place:
Alley Cat Allies: Dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of our nation's cats.
Asia Voight: animal communicator
bad dog frida: Really Cool Things for Good Dogs and Their People (shop online or in Madison)
Best Friends Animal Society
Black Dog Rescue Project
Born Free (formerly Animal Protection Institute)
Dogs Deserve Better: No Chained Dogs!
End Dog Fighting in Milwaukee
Friends of the Sacramento City Shelter Animals
Grey2K USA: Protecting Greyhounds Nationwide
PetMassage, Ltd.
Pets In Need
Project Coyote
Red Rover: Bringing Animals From Crisis to Care
Triquetra Massage and Healing (Madison-area human massage)
Vegan Outreach Guide
What's Really in Petfood (a must-read before your cat or dog's next meal)
Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project, Inc.