Hi!
The
name is Ronnie, I love animals, and my mission in life is to help where help is
needed. It sums up just about everything you will ever have to know about
me.
A
person can have many pivotal periods in their lifetime. Last year
was one of those periods. Rather than wallow in
self-pity I joined two amazing organizations. The first was the
Tehama County Animal Care Center where I volunteer. The other
organization is P.E.T.S. (Providing Essentials for Tehama Shelter). If
you have not heard of them, then a bit about how these two small entities are
trying to do big things.
The
Tehama County Animal Care Center has been trying to save the lives of as many
of the animals that come through its doors as it possibly
can. However, like countless smaller government funded
organizations, in these economic hard times, they need help a great deal of
help. This need for help is what motivated a group of dedicated
animal lovers to establish P.E.T.S. (Providing Essentials for Tehama Shelter).
This group works diligently to assist in providing the Center with whatever is
needed for the numerous animals that more than frequently arrive.
Because
of my involvement with these two entities, I have had the pleasure of seeing
many meaningful partnerships with other various organizations and businesses
form. All of whom are also extremely committed to improving the
lives of animals not only in Tehama County but in other areas as well.
I
truly believe most people care about the animals with which they live.
Given a chance, I also believe most people want to do what is right and
needed and will get involved. Therefore, I believe most people can make a
huge difference in the lives of the animals existing around them.
Over
the coming months, it is my desire this blog becomes an area where animal care
centers/shelters, sanctuaries, rescuers, transporters, and animal lovers can
meet, exchange ideas and perhaps work together to make an even bigger
difference in our and our sister communities.
I
hope all of us can discuss the current issues as they pertain to animal
welfare. There are many success stories about the joys of adoption,
rescue, and/or rehabilitation to be shared among us. The frustration and
sadness felt when we feel we failed to save one of our precious charges needs
telling too. We can exchange information, encourage each other, and
provide comfort when needed. Perhaps most of all, we can give the many
abandoned, homeless, and neglected animals in the community a voice, where previously
there was none.
Last
year was pivotal. This one can be too.
