Blogging for Hurricane Relief
Today's the day. Across the blogosphere, Americans are being asked to pitch in -- with their fortunes or their widows' mites -- to help the good people whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
There are two charities I hope you'll consider.
First, the Salvation Army. As I've noted before, I love the Salvation Army. It's a Christian charity that ministers not only to the body, but to the soul. When I was running US Senator Kit Bond (R-MO)'s St. Louis office, I had the opportunity to see this "army of compassion" at work. And that's why I am a huge fan.
My other charity is, of course, The Humane Society (and a reader below recommends Noah's Wish for the same purpose). I believe that our obligation is to care for our fellow humans, first. But I am a dog lover -- and as the devoted pet (and chief of staff) of a very loving, proud and opinionated Westie, Winston, I can only imagine the anguish that must have wracked the poor people who couldn't take their pets to a shelter.
Since Winston came into my life almost five years ago, I've become actutely aware of how truly "human" (in the best sense) a dog can be. And so I grieve at the thought of these loyal, devoted companions having been abandoned through necessity, and wandering confused, afraid and bereft through the flood devastated areas -- if they survived at all.
The Humane Society is trying to help these animals. And because I believe that dogs do a wonderful job of reflecting God's love for us here on earth, I want to help them, too.
There are two charities I hope you'll consider.
First, the Salvation Army. As I've noted before, I love the Salvation Army. It's a Christian charity that ministers not only to the body, but to the soul. When I was running US Senator Kit Bond (R-MO)'s St. Louis office, I had the opportunity to see this "army of compassion" at work. And that's why I am a huge fan.
My other charity is, of course, The Humane Society (and a reader below recommends Noah's Wish for the same purpose). I believe that our obligation is to care for our fellow humans, first. But I am a dog lover -- and as the devoted pet (and chief of staff) of a very loving, proud and opinionated Westie, Winston, I can only imagine the anguish that must have wracked the poor people who couldn't take their pets to a shelter.
Since Winston came into my life almost five years ago, I've become actutely aware of how truly "human" (in the best sense) a dog can be. And so I grieve at the thought of these loyal, devoted companions having been abandoned through necessity, and wandering confused, afraid and bereft through the flood devastated areas -- if they survived at all.
The Humane Society is trying to help these animals. And because I believe that dogs do a wonderful job of reflecting God's love for us here on earth, I want to help them, too.
posted by Carol Platt Liebau at 8:25 AM
2 Comments:
I also recommend Noah's Wish. The specialize in dealing with animals in disaster areas.
Kudos on your efforts to bring relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. There is another way bloggers and other thoughtful people can help:
I have opened forums at www.DisasterReliefIdeas.org for the discussion of ideas to aid disaster relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. I am not soliciting donations, only ideas. Experts in aspects of disaster relief (housing, healthcare, rebuilding, etc.) are also able to rate these ideas, giving us a means of identifying the most promising ones, which will be shared with disaster relief professionals and persons in authority. Please help our society by contributing your ideas, especially if you are unable to contribute financially to relief efforts.
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