Thanksgiving
*
I've seen HUNDREDS of photos like these.
The same heart-punching, rage inducing feelings gripped me again when I first looked at this latest victim of nature's fury - and humankind's shrugging shoulders.
Then, I thought about what this picture also meant.
Speaking for the brutalized dog, I think it's reasonable to assume he's thankful that his starved, and slowly-dying nightmare existance has FINALLY ended.
Knowing how rescuer's minds tick, I would bet, that after an initial reaction of horror, they were grateful to have arrived in time to do what they do BEST - saving lives.
I'd also wager, that Pasado Safe Haven supporters are thankful to SEE their combined efforts come to fruition - enabling the pros who saved this poor dog.
I'd guess, that many visitors to this blog, who are unable to 'be there' to help rescue the animals are extremely thankful and grateful too.
Therefore, I conclude that this is an appropriate *justthinkingaboutit* Thanksgiving day photo.
(It's Thanksgiving Day in CANADA)
*
posted by Think For Yourself at 10/10/2005 09:15:00 PM
13 Comments:
*
Photo Credit - Pasado Safe Haven
*
Highly appropriate - while the Canadian families sit down to their complete meal and give thanks for all they have, may they spare a moment of thought for the many animals thankful just to be alive!
Man,
You are GOOD at this! Keep up the good work! I've looked at a lot of photos but you still manage to come up with ones I haven't seen and that are definitely worth 1,000 words.
*
Note to Phill - I've moved your comment to :
http://justthinkingaboutit.blogspot.com/2005/09/so-much-torture-and-suffering-for-what.html
*
*
Hey! anonymous #1
There are a LOT of Canadians that are truly heartbroken.
They're thankful - I quarantee it!
*
Hey anonymous #2
That's great - glad you find the picture selection effective.
Thanks for the compliment!
*
Sorry about the multiple posts, but I've now looked at every image on your archived blog entries and I am overwhelmed almost beyond words. Please continue to place photos like this on your website. They are so filled with a passion to honor trust and save life that I am simply in awe. Somehow, through the refusal to accept the suffering of these glorious creatures, we can see a vision of what it is to act like a human.
A great gift from you. Thanks.
Wonderful site! Let me tell you we worked the week of Sept 9-24 at the Lamar Dixon center and the animals there broke your heart. So much pain..so many animals searching for their families..it was heartwrenching.
We have photos we took on our site www.lostfantasystables.org as well as a short version of our trip there and our feelings and you are welcome to any of it that you can use to let the public know what happened there and what continues to happen to the forgotten animals.
Thankfully we were able to bring 3 dogs out with us to foster here in VA and are going after 5 more on Friday the 14th from HumaneLA.
Bless you for all that you have done to make the plight of the animals known.
Sarah
Lost Fantasy Rescue
"And the greatest gift is LOVE"
I haven't been here in a couple weeks and this is one blog I was hoping to see fewer posts in :( Unfoftunately, I was wrong.
The thing that gets me, is of the hundreds of thousands of people who evacuated New Orleans before the hurricane, so many of them just left their 'beloved' friends behind to fend on their own?
Aside from my family, there are few beings on this planet whom I've known longer than my own kitty. I couldn't imagine stuffing my car so full of stuff that I had no room to take my kitty with me when I evacuated the state. She would be the first thing I'd make room for.
Unbelievable really.
*
Hi Phill!
Nicely said.
As long as your posts are 'on topic' and this space isn't used for spamming - post away - no need for apologies!
Viewing the whole archive can be emotionally taxing - to those with hearts aware, that's for sure.
No need for thanks - The pics will keep coming - till the end.
*
Hi Sarah!
I LOVE rescuers - glad you found your way here!
Will definately check-out the website.
3 pooches already and 5 to go! Excellent!
The blessings should be directed to you and your group!
Thanks for commenting!
*
Hey Sassette76!
I wish the NEED for continued exposure to this ONGOING animal disaster would have dissolved weeks ago too.
Why not pack-up the pets when people evacuated ? Simply put, there are THOUSANDS of people in New Orleans and MILLIONS of people on this earth that just DON'T value or acknowledge the UNDENIABLE emotions and physical feelings of the wildlife on this planet. They don't care.
Personally, my pets are part of my family. Period. They would NOT even BE on the 'consider' list. THAT list is for questionable valuables - NO animal should be in this category.
Thanks for commenting!
How humbling to see the look of admiration on this dogs face. That the suffering that obviously began long before the hurricanes should not cloud this animals opinion of people should serve as a lesson for all of us. To forgive is definately canine. Finally this dog is looking upon somene who desrves his adoration. Thank you kind rescuers.
Hi anonymous!
Pictures that have been taken - 5 to 6 weeks after Katrina's landfall - won't likely be images of dogs that had ALREADY been starved and abused and dying. THOSE poor animals were likely the first victims of the chemicals - the continued starvation - and the lack of clean water etc. etc.
Unfortunately, in the animal world, the weak are preyed upon by the strong(er?). Easy targets for other starving dogs and packs.
Cheers for Rescuers ! I Totally agree. Hopefully this big boy will get a 'new leash' on life. (had to say it!)
Thanks for commenting!
I'm thinking too, that most people thought they would be back in a few days after the hurricane. After all, that is what usually happens. Animals can live for that long alone. All of a sudden, there was a more horrible event than Katrina. Flooding of New Orleans. I'm sure there are people out there that cannot return home and are heartbroken about the "family" they left behind.
Thanks for the site, and the pictures.
But the overwhelming question remains--why in the world would someone evacuate for a few days and leave their nonhuman companions behind????!!!! If it's not safe for the human residents to remain, then it's not safe for the nonhuman residents to be left behind--even for a few days with food and water. If it's safe enough to leave the nonhuman animals behind, then why don't the humans just remain with them? The shelters don't accept people with their animals? Then get in the car and keep driving north--sleep in a rest stop, a gas station parking lot, or one of the strip motels where you don't have to walk through a lobby to get to your room. Running for safety and leaving your nonhuman companion behind is unforgivable.
Post a Comment
<< Home