mudra Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:54 pm
Helping Pets in JapanBy Lisa Spector, Canine Music Expert, Juilliard Graduate, and co-creator of Through a Dog’s Ear.
People worldwide are heartbroken over the tragedy that has taken place in Japan in the last week. In other parts of the world, we are snuggled safely in our homes with our families and want to be of service and help in some small way. We give our children an extra hug and kiss, spend extra moments of gratitude with spouses and partners, and give an extra tummy rub and kiss to our pets.
Millions of dollars are pouring into the Red Cross, as it is so important to help people in need. And people who are trained in helping animals are leaving the safety of their homes to be of service in Japan. Pets who once belonged to a loving family were suddenly left homeless after the earthquake and tsunami. Other families are fleeing the country and are forced to leave their pets behind, often with money attached to their collars, begging others to find a loving home for their pets. I watched the video below with tears in my eyes. Fortunately, the dogs have found medical care and safety, but not before going through an extreme amount of anxiety and confusion.
Below is a list of a few organizations helping animals in Japan.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/helping-pets-in-japan.html#ixzz1HGWFHPLdLove Always
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