I'm a wee bit annoyed and frustrated with many of my fellow cat lovers.
I support a Persian rescue called Chapelhouse Persian Rescue in the UK. I do so for several reasons. The main reason is this rescue takes in cats which would otherwise be destroyed -- the cats that other rescues have refused, the cats with serious medical issues. These are the types of cats that I rescue -- the unwanted. There are not many rescues who will take on these kinds of cats as most rescues want only healthy cats they can quickly adopt out. So, I greatly admire this rescues work!
Another reason is Chapelhouse is in the UK. This is far enough from me so I don't end up visiting and bringing home cats.
And a final reason is the director, Cheryl-Anne and I have become friends.
Right now, Chapelhouse has 3 different appeals to raise money to save and care for 6 Persians. I have posted about this on several cat sites and on Facebook. And I have received some interesting replies.
I can't afford to send them money. Really? You recently bought an very expensive _____ and you normally have 1-2 drinks from Starbucks, but you can't afford $5?
I don't know how to send them money. Try poking the PayPal button.
Why don't they save the cats first instead of using emotional blackmail? Two main reasons. First, if they get the cat and can't raise the money to treat it, then the rescue gets to watch it die or put it to sleep. Second, most people won't give if they know a cat is safe.
They should focus on saving healthy cats. Fine, then you would agree that Anya, Wendy, Clarissa, Isabel, and Dante should never have been saved either.
So, if you would like to donate to Chapelhouse Persian Rescue, here's a link Chapelhouse Persian Rescue Donations
I'm not saying everyone must support Chapelhouse, but please do two things:
- Find a rescue/shelter you like and support them.
- If you won't support a rescue/shelter, don't hide behind bogus excuses.
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